Berat Djimsiti

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At 32 years old, Berat Djimsiti remains the bedrock of Atalanta's defense as they sit 7th in Serie A, his commanding presence the foundation that allows the likes of Raspadori, Scamacca, and Krstović to thrive in attack. With an impressive 30 appearances totaling 2,396 minutes this season, the Albanian centre-back has been a near-constant figure—missing just a handful of minutes across the campaign. Djimsiti's lone goal this term adds an occasional attacking threat to his primary role as the team's 'defensive anchor,' where his aerial dominance wins countless duels and clears danger before it materializes. Remarkably, across those 30 appearances, he hasn't picked up a single yellow or red card—a testament to his tactical intelligence and disciplined positioning. Valued at €5 million, Djimsiti brings veteran stability to Atalanta's backline, partnering effectively with younger defenders like Isak Hien while providing the experience needed to marshal the defense against Italy's elite forwards.