Italy (along with Spain) is the most successful nation in the history of the competition, with five Championships won (1992, 1994, 1996, 2000 and 2004).

From 1990 to 2004 the team established near-total dominance of European Under-21 football, winning five of the seven tournaments.

Prior to the 2008 Olympic games, Italy U-21s went on to win the 2008 Toulon Tournament by beating Chile (1–0) in the final.

Following are listed players called up in the previous twelve months who are still eligible to represent the under-21 team.

INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad Players in bold are still eligible to represent the Under-21 team.