The 2024/25 Serie A season ended with plenty of excitement, surprises, and confirmations. Sofascore compiled its Team of the Year based on the players’ seasonal ratings. The Top XI includes eleven standout performers from six different clubs, providing an accurate representation of the balance and quality that characterized the league. Below, we analyze each member of this ideal lineup one by one.
Vanja Milinković-Savić – Torino – Rating 7.31
The Torino goalkeeper earned his spot in this Top XI thanks to an outstandingly reliable season between the posts. Milinković-Savić was often decisive for the Granata, contributing with spectacular saves, sharp reflexes, and a constant presence in the box. With 10 clean sheets, 4 penalties saved out of 7, and selected six times in the Team of the Week, he was the best goalkeeper in Serie A and arguably one of Europe’s most underrated goalkeepers. GOLIATH
Giovanni Di Lorenzo – Napoli – Rating 7.17
The Napoli captain maintained high standards, proving to be a rock-solid presence for the Partenopei both on the right flank and as a center-back. Accurate with his crosses, disciplined defensively, and tireless in his offensive runs, his leadership and consistency stood out in a historic season for the club, which secured its 4th Scudetto. LEADER
Amir Rrahmani – Napoli – Rating 7.27
Another Napoli player featured in the Top XI is Amir Rrahmani. The Kosovan defender held the defensive line with experience and solidity and was an ever-present figure for Napoli, starting all 38 Serie A matches. His defensive reading of the game, ability to anticipate attackers, and aerial prowess made him a cornerstone of Napoli’s backline. Napoli conceded the fewest goals this season among the top five European leagues, largely thanks to him. WALL
Alessandro Bastoni – Inter – Rating 7.21
The Inter center-back reaffirmed himself as one of the best defenders, in Italy and beyond. Bastoni led Inter’s defense with class, vision, and precise passing. His ability to build play from the back is a crucial weapon in Inter’s game, and his tactical intelligence makes him vital for the team. Noteworthy stats include 5 assists and 91% passing accuracy. PILLAR
Federico Dimarco – Inter – Rating 7.27
Once again, Dimarco was among the most influential left-backs in the league. Perfect crosses, spectacular long-range goals, and an inexhaustible engine on the left flank made the number 32 a high-level offensive joker. He ended the season with 7 assists and 4 goals, along with many decisive plays, fully deserving his spot in this Top XI. SPECIALIST
Hakan Çalhanoğlu – Inter – Rating 7.40
The highest-rated player in the Team of the Year is Hakan Çalhanoğlu. The Turkish midfielder had one of his best seasons in Inter’s shirt, dominating the role of deep-lying playmaker. Tactically intelligent, precise in passing, and lethal on set-pieces, he was the brain of the Nerazzurri side. His goals and assists often made the difference in key moments of the campaign, making him one of the most complete midfielders in the world. CORE
Christian Pulisic – Milan – Rating 7.28
In his second Serie A season, the American once again showed his quality, speed, and creativity, adding flair to Milan’s attacking unit. Able to play on both wings, he scored 11 goals and provided 9 crucial assists. His understanding with teammates like Leão elevated the entire attack, making him one of the best signings of recent years for the Rossoneri. CAPTAIN AMERICA
Ademola Lookman – Atalanta – Rating 7.32
Lookman continued the path set in the previous season, establishing himself as one of the most unpredictable wingers in the league. He was especially decisive in the latter half of the campaign, with dazzling individual runs, burning dribbles, and spectacular goals. Alongside Retegui and De Ketelaere, he formed an explosive attacking trio that propelled Atalanta to third place in Serie A and a respectable European performance. FURY
Mattia Zaccagni – Lazio – Rating 7.34
Despite Lazio’s ups and downs, Zaccagni managed to keep a consistent level. A technically gifted and quick winger, he often made the difference with his bursts of speed and ability to create numerical superiority. He scored crucial goals for the Biancocelesti and showed growing tactical maturity. His rating places him among Serie A’s best wingers. ARCHER
Marcus Thuram – Inter – Rating 7.29
Marcus Thuram quickly established himself as one of the most complete strikers in Serie A last year and confirmed it emphatically this season. His physical power combined with surprising elegance in movement and ability to link with teammates made him a fulcrum of Inter’s attack. His chemistry with Lautaro Martínez resulted in one of the most prolific strike partnerships in the league. He achieved his best scoring season with 14 goals. CHAR
Mateo Retegui – Atalanta – Rating 7.33
The real “revelation” of this Top XI is Mateo Retegui. The Atalanta forward, in his second season in Italy, posted staggering numbers. Important goals, intelligent movements, and great work rate made Retegui a key player for the Dea. Scoring a goal every 96 minutes (0.7 per game), he finished with 25 goals and also contributed 8 assists. REVELATION
A More Balanced Serie A
The presence of six different clubs in this Top XI is the clearest sign that Serie A is experiencing a phase of collective growth. While Inter dominates numerically with four players, the inclusion of talents from Atalanta, Lazio, Torino, and Napoli shows the distributed quality across the league.
Sofascore’s ratings, based on objective parameters and statistical data, offer an accurate snapshot of who truly made a difference on the pitch during the 2024/25 season. From established stars like Çalhanoğlu and Zaccagni to revelations like Retegui, Italian football has displayed a winning blend of experience, talent, and renewal.
With players of this caliber and an increasingly competitive league, Serie A continues to provide spectacular football and stories worth telling. The 2024/25 Top XI perfectly summarizes this journey.