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Ranking the 25 best Serie A players of the 2025/26 season so far

14Feb

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Rankings

Ranking the 25 best Serie A players of the 2025/26 season so far

Briefly, Serie A was bucking the trend of being a league known for its top-notch defensive quality by having high-scoring games and open play, but that period has ended almost as quickly as it began. Although there are a few attacking standouts in Serie A these days like Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz, the best players in the league right now are defenders. The Italian top flight, pound for pound, has the best central defenders and goalkeepers, and these players make up the majority of the list of the best footballers in the league in the 2025/26 season. Here are the top 25 players of the current campaign thus far, and while Inter Milan predictably dominate the rankings, the rest of the spread is pretty even among the other European contenders in Calcio. 25. Cremonese GK Emil Auder...

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

16Sep

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

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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 ...

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

11Aug

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

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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

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

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

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Analysis

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...

Ranking The Top 10 Attacking Duos Of The Modern Era (Post-2010)

2Jul

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

All-Time Lists

Ranking The Top 10 Attacking Duos Of The Modern Era (Post-2010)

The modern game may be built on pressing systems and fluid positional play, but nothing captures the imagination quite like an electric attacking duo. Since 2010, some of football's greatest moments have come from two players operating in perfect harmony — whether through relentless goal-scoring, telepathic link-up play, or pure charisma. This list ranks the top 10 attacking duos of the post-2010 era based on on-pitch chemistry, stats, trophy haul, and lasting fan impact. From dazzling wing pairs to classic No. 9–No. 10 combos, these duos defined a decade of football. #10. Romelu Lukaku & Kevin De Bruyne – Belgium Stats & Achievements: 100+ international goals between them Semifinalists at World Cup 2018 Euro 2020 quarterfinalists Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De...

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...

The 15 Most Underrated Summer Transfers In European Football History

23Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

All-Time Lists

The 15 Most Underrated Summer Transfers In European Football History

Some transfers are celebrated before a ball is even kicked. Others fly under the radar — only to become vital pieces of silverware-winning squads, cult heroes, or defining figures of an era. In this article, we rank the 15 most underrated summer transfers in European football history, from free-agent coups to forgotten title-winners. These aren't the players with the most medals or the flashiest fees. They're the ones who quietly changed clubs — and never got the recognition they deserved. 15. Diego Godín → Atlético Madrid (2010, €8m from Villarreal) Position: Centre-back Achievements: La Liga title (2014), 2x UCL finalist, 389 appearances Why underrated: Godín was crucial to Simeone’s Atleti revolution, forming one of the most feared back lines in Europe. ...

Ranking the 10 best wingers in Serie A in 2025

14Feb

By AdminhoNo Comments

Rankings

Ranking the 10 best wingers in Serie A in 2025

Who is the best winger in Serie A right now? Let's use expected goals, shot-creating actions, progressive carries, passes into the penalty area, and successful take-ons to build a list of the best wide players in the Italian top flight here in 2025. All statistics are from FBRef.com and any player who can feasibly offer attacking contributions on the wing is eligible to be ranked. The top 10 eligible players in each statistically category were assigned points ranging from 10 to 1 based on their ranking, with first place receiving the maximum of 10 points. Then, shot-creating actions were tripled and xG doubled to weigh chance-creation and goal-scoring as the two most important categories, respectively. Tie-breakers were given to the player who appeared in the top 10 of more unique...