Serie A Fantasy: Best Players of the 2024/25 Season

Serie A Players

 

Building your fantasy football squad for the new season? Here’s your chance to get ahead. We’ve rounded up the most important Serie A players based on how they performed in the 2024/25 season. These are the MVPs, the stat leaders, and the must-haves who made a difference, not just for their clubs, but for fantasy teams like yours.

You’ll find full stats, award winners, and quick insights to help you pick smarter. Whether you’re chasing goals, clean sheets, or value picks, you’ll get what you need here.

 

2024/25 Serie A Awards Recap

Award CategoryWinnerOther Nominees
Overall MVPScott McTominay (Napoli)—
Best GoalkeeperMile Svilar (Roma)David De Gea (Fiorentina), Milinkovic-Savic (Torino)
Best DefenderAlessandro Bastoni (Inter)Buongiorno (Napoli), Nuno Tavares (Lazio)
Best MidfielderTijjani Reijnders (Milan)McTominay (Napoli), Barella (Inter)
Best StrikerMateo Retegui (Atalanta)Moise Kean (Fiorentina), Orsolini (Bologna)
Best U23 PlayerNico Paz (Como)Esposito (Empoli), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
Sofascore Player of the SeasonMattia Zaccagni (Lazio)—

 

Your Must-Have Serie A Players (2024/25)

1. Scott McTominay (Napoli) (Overall MVP)

  • Position: Midfielder 
  • Age: 28  
  • Contract until: 2028
  • 2024/25 Stats (All Comps): 39 Matches | 13 Goals | 4 Assists  
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.20

McTominay moved from Manchester United to Napoli at the start of the season. What followed was a title-winning campaign under Antonio Conte, with McTominay bossing the midfield. He scored 12 goals and made 4 assists in Serie A alone — many of those goals breaking deadlocks. That kind of influence from midfield makes him gold in fantasy. He didn’t just show up — he delivered week after week. Named Serie A’s overall MVP.

 

2. Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) (Best Defender)

  • Position: Defender 
  • Age: 26 
  • Contract until: 2028
  • 2024/25 Stats (Serie A): 33 Matches | 1 Goal | 5 Assists | 46 Tackles 
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.21

Bastoni was Inter’s rock in defence. He wasn’t just about clean sheets. He chipped in with assists, played progressive passes, and helped build attacks from the back. Inter may not have taken the league this season, but Bastoni walked away with the award for best defender. His mix of consistency, creativity, and solid defending makes him a no-brainer pick.

 

3. Mile Svilar (Roma) (Best Goalkeeper)

  • Position: Goalkeeper 
  • Age: 25 
  • Contract until: 2027
  • 2024/25 Stats (Serie A): 38 Matches | 16 Clean Sheets | 118 Saves 
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.19

Svilar played every minute of Roma’s league season and made the most of it. His 16 clean sheets and nearly 120 saves made him the safest pair of hands in the league. Roma didn’t win silverware, but Svilar walked away with the Best Goalkeeper award. If you’re looking for reliability between the sticks, this is your guy.

 

4. Mateo Retegui (Atalanta) (Best Striker)

  • Position: Forward 
  • Age: 26 
  • Contract until: 2028
  • 2024/25 Stats (Serie A): 36 Matches | 25 Goals | 8 Assists 
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.33

Retegui’s first season at Atalanta was one for the record books. He broke the club’s all-time Serie A scoring record and was a top Capocannoniere contender. With 25 goals and 8 assists in the league alone, he was always in the mix. For fantasy managers, he’s the kind of striker you build your team around.

 

5. Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan) (Best Midfielder)

  • Position: Midfielder 
  • Age: 26 | Now at Manchester City
  • 2024/25 Stats (Serie A): 37 Matches | 10 Goals | 4 Assists | 47 Key Passes 
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.24

Reijnders wrapped up an excellent season at Milan before securing a move to Manchester City. His 10 goals, vision, and passing game earned him the award for Best Midfielder. If you had him in your fantasy team, you enjoyed consistent returns. Reliable, involved, and trusted to play, that’s what you want in a midfielder.

 

6. Nico Paz (Como) (Best Under-23 Player)

  • Position: Midfielder 
  • Age: 20 
  • Club: Como
  • 2024/25 Stats (Serie A): 35 Matches | 6 Goals | 8 Assists 
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.23

After joining Como from Real Madrid Castilla, Nico Paz didn’t take long to impress. He helped the newly promoted side stay afloat with his creativity and calm in midfield. Winner of the Best U23 Player award, he’s a great fantasy pick if you want a budget-friendly option who still delivers.

 

7. Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio)

  • Position: Midfielder 
  • Age: 29 
  • Contract until: 2029
  • 2024/25 Stats (Serie A): 34 Matches | 8 Goals | 6 Assists 
  • SofaScore Rating: 7.34

Zaccagni didn’t get the official MVP nod, but Sofascore rated him the highest across the season. That tells you everything. He’s consistent, smart on the ball, and always a threat, even if he’s not flashy. He’s the kind of player who racks up steady points without you noticing.

 

Quick Tips for Your Fantasy Squad

  • Look beyond goals: Defenders like Bastoni and midfielders like Reijnders offer assists, key passes, and bonus points.
  • Pick reliable goalkeepers: Svilar played every match, that’s the kind of consistency you want.
  • Watch for transfers: McTominay and Reijnders both changed clubs before breakout seasons. Transfers can be golden.
  • Mix stars with breakout picks: Paz is a great way to save budget while still getting returns.

 

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Final Whistle: Who’s on Your List?

You now know who stood out, who delivered, and who earned their place as the best Serie A players this season. The rest is up to you.

So, who’s your captain pick this year? Who are you backing as your hidden gem? Drop your thoughts below or share your top picks with other FantasyFi players.

 

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