The Italian Serie A has regained its competitive edge in recent years, with the likes of Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli, breaking Juventus’ 9-year stronghold on the Scudetto in the last few seasons.
So far this season, competition has been stern in Italy’s top division, with only two points separating 1st and 6th. A resurgent Napoli lead the way on the standings, while Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Lazio and Juventus 2nd to 6th place respectively.
In this article, Soccernet.football shines its spotlight on the top 10 performers in the Italian top-flight so far.
10. Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta)
A successful loan spell last season convinced Atalanta to go all out for the Belgian and this campaign, it’s been a case of so far so good. De Ketelaere has registered 7 goal contributions as he continues to prove himself a key asset for Atalanta.
9. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)
With the atmosphere around Naples regaining its vibrancy after a dismal outing in the Serie A last term, Kvaratskhelia has looked a rejuvenated player under Antonio Conte’s reign. A tally of 7 goal contributions in Serie A so far indicates that the Georgian is returning to his best.
8. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
It still surprises a few that Martinez finished outside of the top 3 in this year’s Ballon d’Or rankings given the impact he had for both club and country last season and in the Copa America. Anyways, the Argentine is back at it again in Italy, registering 5 goals and 2 assists for the defending champions so far this campaign.
7. Nuno Tavares (Lazio)
Notably the only defender to make this list, Tavares is enjoying life in Lazio colours after a torrid time in England with Arsenal. The Portuguese full-back has racked up 8 assists so far this season to help Lazio occupy a top four place at this stage of the season.
6. Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
The big Belgian, who has enjoyed fruitful spells with Inter and Roma in the past, is now spearheading Napoli’s charge for a second Serie A title in three seasons. Lukaku has registered 4 goals and assists apiece so far but his impact in Napoli’s game-play has been just as important.
5. Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
The American winger enjoyed a fantastic debut campaign for the Rossoneri and this season, he seems to have just picked up from where he left off. Pulisic has been one of the bright sparks in a team that has largely struggled this season and his 8 goal contributions have no doubt helped Milan’s cause.
4. Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
Thuram was quite decent in his first season as a Nerazzurri and this season, it looks like the Frenchman has unlocked another gear. The France international has stepped out from under Martinez’s shadow and is looking like Inter’s main man upfront this season.
3. Moise Kean (Fiorentina)
Juventus’ castaway finds himself flourishing in Fiorentina purple this season. Kean has enjoyed fine form in recent weeks, scoring six in his last three Serie A games to bring his tally for this season up to eight.
2. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
Lookman’s Europa League heroics may have put him in the spotlight but the winger is definitely doing his bit to stay seen. The Nigeria international has been a standout performer for Atalanta so far, registering 10 goal contributions in 8 starts.
1. Matteo Rategui (Atalanta)
The 25-year-old Italian is Serie A’s hottest property at the moment. Rategui has already equaled his total tally of 11 goals from last season and the Italy international is set to have a more productive season in Bergamo.