BEST XI: SERIE A 22/23

GOALKEEPER

Ivan Provedel is a 29 year old goalkeeper, with a height of 1.94 meters and a large wingspan. His main virtue is his agility under the sticks, capable of making spectacular saves with feline reflexes. He also stands out for his safety in the air game, where he imposes his physique and his good positioning.

His weak point is his footwork, where he sometimes makes mistakes due to lack of confidence or precision. He is a goalkeeper who transmits calm to his teammates and who has experience in Serie A.

DEFENDERS

Giovanni di Lorenzo has established himself as one of the best right backs in Italy, thanks to his versatility, defensive ability and offensive contribution. His speed, resistance and intelligence allow him to cross the band with solvency, both to support his teammates when leaving the ball and to join the attack judiciously.

• In defense: He stands out for his anticipation, his positioning and aggressiveness. He is a player who does not allow himself to be easily overcome by rivals, who knows when to press and when to withdraw, and who does not hesitate to go into the game when necessary. In addition, he has a good reading of the game, which helps him intercept passes and cut crosses.
• In attack: He brings depth, overflow and quality in the last third. He is a player who knows how to combine with his teammates, who looks for space to surprise with his raises and who has a good center. He is also capable of stepping into the rival area and finishing plays with shots or headers. His vision of the game and technique allow him to assist his teammates with precise and varied passes.

Kim Min Jae is characterized by his great physical size, which allows him to prevail in the air game and in hand to hand duels. His height is 1.90 meters and his weight is 85 kilos, which makes him one of the biggest central defenders in Serie A. In addition, he has good speed and acceleration, which allows him to anticipate rival forwards and recover positions when he is passed.

His usual position is central defender, although he can also play as a right back. His profile is that of a forceful defender, who does not hesitate to enter the clash and clear the ball with force. However, he also has good ball clearance, as he has good individual technique and a good long pass. His vision of the game allows him to initiate plays from behind and connect with midfielders or wingers.

His main virtue is his ability to defend his own area, both in static plays and in transitions. His anticipation, positioning and tactical sense allow him to cut many balls and avoid scoring chances from the rival. His aerial game is very effective, both in defense and in attack, since he tends to win most of the balls split high. His physical power helps him prevail on balls split low and protect the ball with his body.

Danilo is characterized for being a strong, fast, technical player with good vision of the game. His ability to anticipate rivals, recover balls and come out with the ball played make him a very complete defender.

In addition, he has a good shot from long distance and a great cross into the area, which allows him to generate scoring chances for his teammates. His versatility allows him to adapt to different tactical systems and positions on the field, which adds value to the team.

He also stands out for his leadership and experience, having played for several of the best clubs in the world and has won numerous titles at both club and national team level.

Fabiano Parisi plays as a left back, but can also play as a winger. His speed, ability to overflow and good crosses make him a very dangerous player in attack, without neglecting his defensive work.

He is a player with a lot of potential, who could make the leap to a higher level team if he continues to progress and show his quality.

MIDFIELDERS

Felipe Anderson is a Brazilian, who works as a left winger or attacking midfielder, he has demonstrated his technical quality, speed and ability to generate scoring chances for both himself and his teammates.

The 30 year old player is characterized by his dribbling, change of pace and vision of the game. He is capable of overflowing on the wing, of partnering with the midfielders and of looking for space between the lines. He also has a good shot from outside the area and an excellent shot from set pieces.

Anderson is a footballer who brings imbalance, creativity and verticality to the Lazio attack.

Sergej Milinkovic Savic is one of the most complete and sought after midfielders in European football.

His natural position is that of attacking midfielder, where he can exploit his vision of the game, technical quality and arrival in the area. However, he can also adapt to other areas of the field, thanks to his versatility and physical capacity.

He stands out for his size (he measures 1.91 meters), which allows him to prevail in the air and in hand to hand duels. But he is not only a strong player, but also agile and elegant with the ball at his feet. He has good dribbling, a great shot from outside the area and excellent vision to filter passes between the lines or assist his teammates.

The Serbian is a very intelligent player, who knows how to read the game and anticipate the plays. In addition, he has a great personality and winning character, which make him a leader on and off the pitch.

Teun Koopmeiners is a very complete player who can play various positions in midfield. His main role is that of a defensive midfielder, where he stands out for his ability to recover balls, distribute the game and bring balance to the team. However, he can also play as a central defender, thanks to his good positioning, anticipation and ball clearance.

His main virtue is his tactical intelligence, which allows him to read the game and make the best decisions at all times. He has a great vision of the game and a precise pass, both short and long. In addition, he is a very technical player, who masters control, dribbling and shooting with both legs. His powerful and placed shot from outside the box is one of his most dangerous weapons.

Another aspect to highlight is his leadership and personality on the field. He is a player who assumes responsibilities, who communicates with his teammates and who does not shrink under pressure.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is as a left winger, although he can also play on the right or as a midfielder. His dominant leg is his right, which allows him to cut to the center and look for the shot or the through ball. His main virtue is his ability to unbalance one on one, thanks to his explosiveness, change of pace and dribbling repertoire. He is a very difficult player to stop when facing the defender, since he can change direction very easily and surprise with feints and feints.

Another of his qualities is vision of the game and quality in the last pass. He is not an individualist winger who only looks for the goal, but also knows how to associate with his teammates and create chances for them. He has a good judgment to choose the best option at all times, be it a cross into the area, a filtered pass or a wall. In addition, he has a good shot from outside the area, which can surprise rival goalkeepers.

He is a very talented player with a lot of potential, who brings a lot to Napoli. He is a very unbalancing and creative winger, who generates many scoring chances for both himself and his teammates. Without a doubt, he is one of the players to follow in European football.

FORWARDS

Víctor Osimhen is characterized by his speed, power, mobility and scoring. He is a player who can play both as a reference and as a second striker, taking advantage of his ability to get unmarked and create spaces. His aerial game is another of his strong points, since he measures 1.86 meters and has a good jump.

He is a player who contributes a lot to the collective game of Napoles, since he presses the rival ball out, participates in combinations with his teammates and opens spaces for the additions of wingers and midfielders. In addition, he is a player who sacrifices himself for the team and helps in defensive tasks when necessary.

He is one of the best forwards in European football today and a fundamental player in the achievement of Serie A this season. He is 24 years old and has a lot of room for improvement, so he can continue to grow as a footballer and become a world class player.

Lautaro Martínez is one of the most outstanding strikers in European football. He is characterized for being a complete striker, capable of playing both as a reference and as a second striker. His mobility, speed and uncheck allow him to generate spaces and unbalance rival defenses.

In addition, he has an excellent shot with both legs and with his head, which makes him a constant danger inside the box. Another aspect to highlight is his ability to associate with his teammates. The Argentine knows how to combine with short passes and assists, also presses and recovers balls in the offensive zone. His contribution to the collective game is very valuable for the team.

He is a player of great quality and potential, who has demonstrated his level at Inter Milan and in the Argentine national team. His versatility, mobility and goalscoring ability make him a very complete striker who is difficult to score.