Raffaele Di Gennaro

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

Perched atop Serie A as Inter Milan chase a historic second consecutive Scudetto, Raffaele Di Gennaro represents the hidden backbone of a title-winning squad. At 32, the Catanzaro native serves as Simone Inzaghi's third-choice goalkeeper—a role demanding patience, professionalism, and relentless readiness. With just one appearance this season—90 minutes of action between the posts—the Italian shot-stopper's contribution defies conventional statistics. Valued at a modest €300,000, Di Gennaro operates in the shadow of established starters Yann Sommer and Josep Martínez, yet his presence in the dressing room proves invaluable during a grueling campaign spanning domestic and European commitments. While teammates like Federico Dimarco and summer signing Eddie Nketiah command the headlines, Di Gennaro's shot-stopping pedigree and mentorship keeps Inter's goalkeeping unit razor-sharp. For a squad navigating the pressures of defending their crown, he embodies the championship culture that separates pretenders from true contenders—the unheralded professional who accepts his role with grace, remains match-ready should opportunity strike, and understands that Scudetto dreams are forged not merely on match days, but in the quiet dedication of the training ground.