Serie A 2025/26 Awards: Lautaro Martinez, Federico Dimarco, Chivu Lead Full Winners List

The 2025/26 Serie A season may officially conclude this weekend, but Italy’s top-flight league has already revealed its biggest individual award winners after another dramatic campaign dominated by Inter Milan.

Fresh from securing the Serie A title ahead of rivals Napoli, Inter Milan swept several of the league’s top honours, underlining their dominance throughout the season.

Club captain Lautaro Martínez was named Serie A’s Best Striker after delivering another prolific campaign in front of goal. The Argentine forward played a crucial role in Inter’s title-winning run with a series of decisive performances across the season.

Inter’s success extended beyond attack, with wing-back Federico Dimarco clinching the prestigious Serie A Player of the Season award following an outstanding year for both club and country.

On the touchline, Cristian Chivu was recognised as Serie A Manager of the Season after guiding Inter Milan to league glory with an impressive blend of tactical discipline and attacking football.

Elsewhere, Nico Páz claimed the Best Midfielder award after emerging as one of the standout creative forces in the Italian top division this season.

Young defensive talent Marco Palestra secured the Best Defender award, while Mile Svilar was named Best Goalkeeper following a string of commanding performances between the sticks.

Meanwhile, Kenan Yildiz won the Serie A Rising Star of the Year award as the league’s best Under-23 player, capping off a breakthrough season that has attracted attention across Europe.

Full List of 2025/26 Serie A Award Winners:

Best Striker — Lautaro Martínez
Best Midfielder — Nico Páz
Best Defender — Marco Palestra
Best Goalkeeper — Mile Svilar
Serie A Player of the Season — Federico Dimarco
Serie A Rising Star of the Year (Best U23 Player) — Kenan Yildiz
Serie A Manager of the Season — Cristian Chivu