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Luca Lipani
Defensive Midfield / Italy / US Sassuolo
53 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Ball retention
Deep-lying playmaker
At just 20 years old, Italian midfielder Luca Lipani represents the bright future of US Sassuolo's midfield evolution. Currently sitting 11th in the table, the Neroverdi are navigating a challenging campaign, and Lipani's emergence offers a glimpse of promise amid the struggle. With a market value of €4.5 million already reflecting his potential, the young deep-lying playmaker has made his first senior appearance this season—completing a full 90 minutes that showcased his composure and ball retention abilities. Operating as a defensive midfielder, Lipani plays a crucial linking role between defense and attack, though his 0 goals and 0 assists in limited minutes underscore he's still finding his footing at this level. The presence of established midfielders like Kristian Thorstvedt (73 rating) and Ismaël Koné (73 rating) provides both competition and mentorship for the prodigy. Lipani's journey is just beginning, but his technical passing (55) and maturity beyond his years suggest Sassuolo may have unearthed another gem from their renowned youth academy.