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Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni is currently the most valuable Italian player in Serie A according to the latest figures, closely followed by teammate Nicolo Barella, who are both some way ahead of the next closest players in Federico Dimarco and Moise Kean.

Here is a look at the most valuable XI made up of Italy players currently based in Serie A.

Who features in Italy’s most valuable Serie A XI?

Inter have four representatives in this hypothetical team, including the aforementioned Bastoni, Barella and Dimarco, plus youngster Francesco Pio Esposito, who looks set to play an increased role with the first team this season.

Atalanta also have three representatives on the list, including goalkeeper Marco Carnsesecchi, wing-back Raoul Bellanova and centre-back Giorgio Scalvini.

BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC looks on after the Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on January 14, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Milan, Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina all have one representative apiece in the form of Samuele Ricci, Alessandro Buongiorno, Nicolo Rovella and Moise Kean respectively.

Most valuable Italy XI in Serie A

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta) – €25m;

Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta) – €35m

Alessandro Buongiorno (Napoli) – €50m

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) – €80m;

Raoul Bellanova (Atalanta) – €24m

Nicolo Barella (Inter) – €75m

Samuele Ricci (Milan) – €30m

Nicolo Rovella (Lazio) – €30m

Federico Dimarco (Inter) – €50m;

Moise Kean (Fiorentina) – €50m

Pio Esposito (Inter) – €25m

*figures according to transfermarkt.co.uk.