Vanja Milinković-Savić

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

In a season that defies comprehension, fallen champions SSC Napoli languish 18th in Serie A, fighting a desperate relegation battle that nobody foresaw. Standing between the Partenopei and the unthinkable is 29-year-old Serbian goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić, the €6 million shot-stopper whose commanding 6'8" frame has become their final fortress. With 5 appearances and 450 minutes this campaign, Milinković-Savić brings aerial dominance and reflex saves that represent essential survival tools. While teammates David Neres and Lorenzo Lucca struggle to fire Napoli out of the drop zone, the towering keeper delivers unheralded stability. The narrative carries delicious sibling tension—brother Sergej marshals midfield for city rivals Lazio while Vanja guards the Napoli net with equal Milinković-Savić determination. Despite Napoli's shocking fall, their recent WWLDW form hints at fight remaining. In a club crisis where every save carries the weight of history, this Serbian goalkeeper embodies both immediate hope and stubborn resilience—a shot-stopper proving that sometimes the most valuable players aren't those who score, but those who prevent disaster.