Tresoldi scores hat-trick for Club Brugge against Inter in Champions League

Club Brugge forward Nicolò Tresoldi scored a hat-trick against Inter at San Siro on October 13, 2026, helping his Belgian side in the Champions League and drawing attention to the Germany Under 21 striker’s rise after a career path through Italy and Germany.

According to DAZN, Tresoldi scored three times in the second matchday of the Champions League league phase. He first converted a penalty, then added two more goals after Lautaro Martínez had equalized.

The 22-year-old striker was born in Cagliari, Italy, and moved to Germany at age 13 in 2017. According to DAZN, he joined Hannover 96’s youth system after a trial and became a professional in 2022.

According to DAZN, Tresoldi made 80 official appearances for Hannover 96 and scored 14 goals before joining Club Brugge on June 7, 2025, with a contract running until 2029.

His move to Belgium increased his exposure at European level. According to DAZN, he scored 19 goals and provided five assists in 40 appearances during the 2025/26 Belgian Pro League season, finishing as the competition’s top scorer.

Club Brugge’s striker has also developed an international profile with Germany’s youth teams. According to DAZN, Tresoldi has played for Germany Under 21 and recorded 27 appearances with 16 goals for the team.

According to DAZN, Tresoldi has not made a final decision on his senior national team future. He intends to complete his Under 21 pathway and play at the 2027 European Championship before evaluating his options.

Tresoldi’s father Emanuele previously played for Atalanta and won the 1994 UEFA European Under 21 Championship with Italy. He also described his son’s childhood support for AC Milan after the Inter match.

"If Inter called him? I am not at all sure he would accept. The fan's heart could prevail," said Emanuele Tresoldi, former Atalanta player.

According to DAZN, Tresoldi grew up playing tennis before focusing on football and reached Italy’s Under 12 tennis selection. He later chose football despite earlier trials with several Italian clubs.

According to DAZN, Tresoldi is a right-footed center forward known for movement, finishing ability and involvement in build-up play. His stated football reference is Filippo Inzaghi.

After his hat-trick against Inter, DAZN reported that Tresoldi had nine goals in 11 appearances for Club Brugge during the 2026/27 season, including four goals in two Champions League matches.