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The championship is over and, after the hangover of the Napoli Scudetto parade, and it's time for balance. Who were the best performers in Serie A? Opta gives us its ideal formation, based on statistical data.

Here is the ideal XI of Serie A 2024/25 according to Opta, lined up in a 3-4-3.

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar (Roma)

Between the posts of the ideal formation of this Serie A, the choice can only fall on Mile Svilar: the Serbian goalkeeper was undoubtedly the best performer of Ranieri's Roma, who based his incredible comeback in the standings on the safety provided by his extreme defender.

Defender: Amir Rrahmani (Napoli)

If Buongiorno was certainly one of the most important signings for Napoli this season, his injuries meant that Conte had to rely more often on the Kosovar defender. Well-placed trust, given the excellent defensive performances of the Neapolitans.

Defender: Evan Ndicka (Roma)

Another pillar of Ranieri's Roma defense: Evan Ndicka did not miss a single minute in Serie A this year, starting as a starter in all 38 games without ever being substituted.

Defender: Alessandro Bastoni (Inter)

Inter had to surrender to Napoli in the Scudetto race also due to a less solid defense than last year. An aspect that did not, however, prevent Alessandro Bastoni from shining and confirming his value in the Nerazzurri defense.

Midfielder: Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Riccardo Orsolini's season will always be linked to that overturned, which upset Inter's title race. However, it would be wrong to limit oneself to this: the Bologna right winger contributed to the excellent season of the Felsinei by scoring 15 goals and serving 5 assists, all despite having to miss 8 games.

Midfielder: Éderson (Atalanta)

If the third place can be considered a disappointment compared to the assumptions at the beginning of the season, it cannot be denied the great value of Atalanta's season. One player in particular stood out: Éderson was a total midfielder.

Midfielder: Tijjani Reijnders (Milan)

There was really little to save in Milan's turbulent season, but the first name that comes to mind is that of Tijjani Reijnders. Whatever the coach, whatever his position on the pitch (midfielder or trequartista), the Dutchman was able to make himself heard, and the fact that he scored in double figures (serving 5 assists) was a vital contribution to Milan.

Midfielder: Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Obviously, his name could not be missing: Scott McTominay was the MVP of Serie A, had an invaluable impact on Napoli, and not only in terms of goals (although 12 goals and 6 assists would be enough to describe an extraordinary season for a midfielder).

If Maradona was the symbol of the first two Scudetti, Kvaratskhelia that of the third, "McFrat'm" is undoubtedly the man of the fourth and sealed it in the best way: with the spectacular goal that was worth the title.

Forward: Moise Kean (Fiorentina)

Sixth place and Conference League for Palladino's Fiorentina: a season that was overall positive for the Viola, especially for one aspect. Moise Kean demonstrated his skills as a center-forward after many doubts about his qualities, and the 19 goals scored earned him the title of vice-top scorer.

Forward: Mateo Retegui (Atalanta)

Only one player managed to score more than Kean: it is Mateo Retegui, the Italian-Argentine of Atalanta, who exploded in Bergamo, making his goal instinct valid and scoring 25 times. Good news for the national team, as well as for Gasperini's team.

Forward: Marcus Thuram (Inter)

When he wasn't there, he was felt, and indeed, there will always be the regret of those two games against Bologna and Roma in which Inter saw the Scudetto slip away in the absence of Marcus Thuram. In a season in which Lautaro did not manage to score as usual and in which the contribution of the reserves was missing, the Frenchman was the main offensive terminal of the Nerazzurri.

The complete formation

And here it is, lined up on the field, the ideal formation of Serie A 2024/25 according to Opta's statistical data.

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