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2025/26 Serie A Power Rankings after Matchday 3: Picking the top 6

16Sep

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Rankings

2025/26 Serie A Power Rankings after Matchday 3: Picking the top 6

The 2025/26 Serie A season is now three games old after an unforgettable Derby d'Italia, a huge statement win by Napoli over Fiorentina, and a hard-fought 1-0 AC Milan win over Bologna this past weekend. Here are the latest updated Serie A power rankings. 6. Atalanta Atalanta and Ademola Lookman are embroiled in an impasse, and even though La Dea also lost leading goal-scorer Mateo Retegui this past summer, there's still star power left in Bergamo. They reminded the rest of Italian football of that fact in a 4-1 drubbing of Lecce, with Charles De Ketelaere landing a cooly taken brace alongside Nicola Zalewksi's standout game. Atalanta will find it tough to crack the top four again, but it's also tough to envision them falling so far behind in Serie A that they aren't able to qua...

Ranking the 10 best Serie A goalkeepers right now in 2025

10Sep

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

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Ranking the 10 best Serie A goalkeepers right now in 2025

Serie A doesn't get nearly as much credit as it should for producing some of the finest goalkeepers in the world, and I don't think there's a league in world football right now that has had as much depth at the goalkeeper position among all the teams in the league over the past five years. Players like Guglielmo Vicario have gone on to have great success after leaving Serie A, but there's still more than enough high-end talent in the Italian top flight - and that goes beyond internationally recognized names like Yann Sommer and Mike Maignan. In celebration of all the goalkeepers in Serie A, including the more underrated ones, here's a ranking of the top 10 goalkeepers in the Italian top flight here in 2025. All statistics are courtesy of FBRef.com, which has, by far and away, the ...

Champions League Power Rankings: The top 12 strikers before the 2025/26 season

30Aug

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Champions League Power Rankings: The top 12 strikers before the 2025/26 season

There isn't a single position on the football pitch that receives as much attention as the striker position, It is the marquee position, because there's a school of thought that every great team needs a great player who can finish off the goals. Although Real Madrid have won a Champions League title in recent years without a true No. 9 and Manchester City have won the Premier League without one, those are exceptions to the rule. Because Real Madrid have also dropped Champions League titles without a true top goal-scorer, while Manchester City only became Champions League winners after they added Erling Haaland, a record-breaking striker. Ahead of the 2025/26 Champions League season, which will officially begin next month with the league phase, let's do an intial power ranking of t...

Is Dusan Vlahovic overrated or underrated? Why the striker has flopped at Juventus

18Aug

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Analysis

Is Dusan Vlahovic overrated or underrated? Why the striker has flopped at Juventus

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is heading into the final year of his contract with the Bianconeri, and as the club negotiates to keep Randal Kolo Muani for longer from PSG and welcomes incoming free agent striker Jonathan David, the transfer rumors surrounding Vlahovic's own future continues to swirl. But the old rumors linking him to giant clubs like Premier League title contenders Arsenal have waned, and as Juve continue to toil away from the true Serie A title race, Vlahovic's own transfer has, likewise, taken a significant hit. The on-and-off again contract and transfer talks have now yielded a clear reality, and that is the fact that Vlahovic is in a make-or-break year at Juventus. He either blows up and earns a long-term future at the club he chose to join a few years ago, or ...

Every new Serie A manager hire for 2025/26 ranked from worst to best

11Aug

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Every new Serie A manager hire for 2025/26 ranked from worst to best

No league experienced more managerial turnover last season than Serie A. In total, there are going to be 13 new coaches next season if you include the permanent appointment of Igor Tudor to Juventus, as he joined towards the end of the campaign as an interim manager to replace Thiago Motta. In Serie A, the same managers tend to get recycled to new jobs, as there are very little outside hires into Italian football, making it similar to the Bundesliga and dissimilar to most other European leagues. That means a lot of the new hires are retreads doomed to fail. But lately, Serie A clubs have been more open to taking chances on new coaches, especially former players, and there are some of those coming into Calcio as well. With the 2025/26 Serie A season just weeks way, let's rank all t...

One player for every Serie A contender to sign before summer 2025 transfer window ends

10Aug

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Transfer News

One player for every Serie A contender to sign before summer 2025 transfer window ends

After Inter Milan won the 2023/24 Serie A season by nearly 20 points in the table, the 2024/25 campaign was far more entertaining, coming down to the wire with the Nerazzurri failing to defend their Scudetto, making it yet another season with a new winner ever since Inter first broke up Juve's hegemony of the title in 2021. It was Napoli, going from tenth to first, who conquered Italian football, winning their second title in three seasons after going decades without a triumph. The Scott McTominay-fueled underdogs offered another masterclass in team football, and they've already added another big name this summer to join Romelu Lukaku in fellow Belgian icon Kevin De Bruyne. Napoli aren't the only ones looking to make moves this summer, and there are still plenty of other big dominos ...

Predicting The Most Important Player For Every Serie A Club In 2025/26

3Aug

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Predicting The Most Important Player For Every Serie A Club In 2025/26

Serie A is back, and with it returns one of the most tactically rich, emotionally volatile, and narratively loaded leagues in world football. From Napoli's title defense to AC Milan's search for redemption, every club has a key player who could define their 2025/26 season. Whether it's rising stars, marquee signings, or seasoned leaders, these individuals will be central to their teams’ ambitions across the league and Europe. In this breakdown, we spotlight the most important player at every Serie A club—through the lens of form, fit, tactics, and leadership—for fans, analysts, and fantasy football obsessives alike. Lecce Lecce survived the drop by three points last season thanks to the work of 30-year-old captain Wladimiro Falcone in goal. Falcone has been one of the best goalkeep...

All-Time Best Serie A XI: Legends Who Defined Italian Football

1Jul

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All-Time Lists

All-Time Best Serie A XI: Legends Who Defined Italian Football

Serie A has long been one of the most prestigious and tactically rich leagues in world football. From the defensive rigidity of catenaccio to the artistry of the fantasista, Italy’s top flight has showcased some of the most iconic players in football history. The league’s unique blend of tactical discipline and technical brilliance has helped shape modern football on both domestic and international stages. This all-time Serie A XI brings together legends who not only amassed impressive accolades but also embodied the spirit and evolution of Italian football. Spanning eras and styles, this lineup honors players who defined Serie A with leadership, innovation, and unforgettable moments, representing the perfect balance of defense, midfield creativity, and attacking flair. Goalkeepe...

Ranking The Greatest Midfielders In UEFA Champions League History

30Jun

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All-Time Lists

Ranking The Greatest Midfielders In UEFA Champions League History

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, showcasing the world’s best talent on the biggest stage. Over the years, midfielders have played a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of this prestigious tournament. From dictating tempo to scoring crucial goals, the greatest midfielders have left indelible marks on the competition's history. In this post, we rank the top 10 midfielders based solely on their Champions League performances, stats, titles, and impact — spotlighting legends whose brilliance has defined eras. 10. Edgar Davids UCL Titles: 1 (1994-95 with Ajax) UCL Appearances: 85 Goals: 3 Legacy: Known as “The Pitbull,” Davids combined relentless energy, tough tackling, and tactical discipline. He featured in three consecutive f...