Inter Milan’s giant teen sensation: Henrikas Adomavicius impresses at Appiano Gentile

Henrikas Adomavicius impresses everyone at Appiano Gentile with talent, maturity, and feet like a midfielder

During the international break, one name stood out at Appiano Gentile — Henrikas Adomavicius, a 2009-born goalkeeper who’s quickly making waves within Inter Milan’s youth setup.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908, the young Lithuanian talent, who joined Inter Milan’s academy just a year ago, trained with the first team over the past week — a remarkable milestone in his rapid development.

A rare physical and technical talent

Standing nearly two meters tall, Adomavicius is impossible to miss. His imposing frame and natural athleticism have already drawn comparisons to Gianluigi Donnarumma. 

But beyond the physique, what really impressed the Nerazzurri coaching staff were his technical skills and confidence — traits uncommon for a player his age.

Inter Milan’s scouts, led by Pasquale Berardi, were especially amazed by his ability with the ball at his feet. During a key trial in late 2024, the Lithuanian goalkeeper showcased passing and control more typical of a midfielder than a shot-stopper.

A meteoric rise through the ranks

Since joining Inter Milan, “Ado,” as teammates call him, has been climbing at breathtaking speed. Initially placed with the U16 squad, he quickly earned the starting spot in the U18 team, even playing underage.

With four starts in six league games and international appearances for Lithuania’s U17 side, Adomavicius has already gone beyond expectations — culminating in a call-up to train with Chivu’s Primavera and the first team.

Although he won’t be on the bench for the upcoming trip to Rome — Calligaris is expected to step up from the U23 squad — Adomavicius’ presence at Appiano Gentile has made an impression. 

If his progress continues, it might not be long before the “giant kid” from Lithuania finds himself regularly alongside players old enough to be his parents.

As La Gazzetta concludes: “He’ll go back down to the youth sides — but only to take a bigger leap forward.”