👑 El Shaarawy, Lautaro, Di Lorenzo: Serie A captains 2025/26 | OneFootball

Gian Piero Gasperini's adventure on the Roma bench has opened with a major novelty: Lorenzo Pellegrini will no longer be the captain of the Giallorossi. The news was announced by the coach himself, who spoke of 'seniority' for the armband.

Who are the 20 captains of the championship, why they wear the armband, and what they represent for their clubs. Between legends, loyalists, new leaders, and movie stories: let's discover them.

Atalanta – De Roon, the king of Bergamo

Marten de Roon is now one of the family. Back after the Premier, he chose Atalanta as his definitive home.

Captain since 2023, he has cemented his bond with the city with a viral post: "Ok, beautiful New York... but Bergamo is another thing". A declaration of love, more than a comment.

Bologna – De Silvestri, Mihajlovic's warrior

Lollo De Silvestri is the symbol of the Rossoblù rebirth. Arrived in 2020, he found the armband under Vincenzo Italiano and lifted the historic Coppa Italia after 51 years of drought.

A born leader, forged by Mihajlovic.

Cagliari – Pavoletti, the immortal

Pavoletti has been in Cagliari since 2017 and shows no signs of stopping. Captain since 2022, he scored the promotion goal in Bari and continues to be the symbol of the Sardinians.

At 37 years old: "I don't know if it will be the last, but I want to score again".

Como – Gabrielloni, from amateurism to A

A real modern fairy tale. Gabrielloni has scored for Como in all categories, from Serie D to A.

The goal against Roma has become a legend. Captain by destiny, rather than by choice.

Cremonese – Bianchetti, the return among the greats

Since 2019 in Cremona, Matteo Bianchetti has experienced promotion and now Serie A with the armband on his arm.

Silent leader, guides the Grigiorossi in the salvation mission.

Fiorentina – Ranieri, Pioli's predestined

From spring to the armband, Ranieri inherited the role from Biraghi and now aims to break the curse of lost finals.

He finds Pioli, who has known him since he was a boy, now a team man.

Genoa – Vasquez, the Mexican with the Grifone in his heart

The armband will be his after the farewells of Badelj and Bani. At 26 years old, Vasquez has conquered Genoa.

Vieira sponsors him, the fans love him. He is ready for leadership.

Inter – Lautaro, the nerazzurra icon

Captain since 2023, the "Toro" is the soul of Inter.

After the disappointment of the previous season, he has the mission to bring Inter back to the top. Nerazzurro inside, absolute leader.

Juventus – Locatelli, the true bianconero

A fan since childhood, Manuel Locatelli is the face of the new Juve.

Captain designated by Motta and Tudor, he dragged the team into the Champions League with the decisive penalty. Heart, grit, and identity.

Lazio – Zaccagni consecrates himself

With Immobile out, Zaccagni took Lazio.

Four years of constant growth, now aiming for the first trophy and a fixed shirt in the National team. Modern leader, technical and charismatic.

Lecce – Falcone, the goalkeeper with the armband

Baschirotto is gone, and coach Di Francesco has chosen the new captain: goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone.

Three years of salvation, now the responsibility of guiding.

Milan – Maignan, the goalkeeper-leader

The first foreign captain since 1961 (the time of Liedholm). He wanted to leave, Allegri convinced him to stay.

Now he is the beacon of the new Milan, ready to guide the Rossoneri towards new goals.

Napoli – Di Lorenzo, "son of Vesuvius"

After thinking about leaving, Di Lorenzo stays and restarts with the tricolor sewn on his chest.

Captain of the scudetti, he is the new symbol of post-Spalletti Napoli.

Parma – Delprato, the baby captain

At 25 years old, he is the youngest among the captains of Serie A.

After the change on the bench, he kept the group united and became the voice of the locker room. The future is his.

Pisa – Caracciolo, the wall of rebirth

Six years of militancy, four as captain. Caracciolo is the column of the defense and the history of the Nerazzurri.

After 34 years of waiting, he brought Pisa back to A.

Roma – El Shaarawy (and co.): the rotating captain

Gasperini breaks the schemes: no fixed captain, but armband based on appearances.

The most "senior" is El Shaarawy (320), followed by Cristante, Pellegrini, and Mancini. Democratic captain.

Sassuolo – Berardi, a 14-year love story

Berardi is Sassuolo. After the bad injury, he returned to make a difference.

Now he guides the team in A, ready to defend the shirt he never abandoned.

Torino – Zapata, granata heart

After a difficult season and a heavy injury, Duván Zapata is ready to redeem himself.

Captain since last season, he is the point of reference on and off the field.

Udinese – Captain wanted…

With Thauvin's imminent farewell to Lens, Udinese must choose a new leader.

The Frenchman had found new energy in Friuli, now it's up to Runjaic to decide the heir to the armband.

Verona – Serdar, the German with the Hellas soul

With Lazovic's farewell, the armband goes to Suat Serdar.

Two seasons as a silent leader, now he is the new face of Verona who wants to surprise again.

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