Imagine watching a football match without midfielders. The defense would be exposed, strikers would be isolated, and the game would lose its balance.

That is how important the midfield is, and in any league, this role has always carried special weight. The Top Best Midfielders in Serie A 2025 are players who give their teams balance, control, and direction.

Without them, no attack would start and no defense would survive. This list of the Top 10 Best Midfielders in Serie A 2025 looks at the names carrying that responsibility week after week.

Top 10 Best Midfielders In Seria A 2025

10. Khéphren Thuram – Juventus

Thuram was Juventus’ heartbeat in a messy season, playing 42 games across all competitions in 2024-25. The 24-year-old Frenchman bagged 4 goals and 5 assists, all in Serie A’s 35  matches, with 11 shots on target and 89.4% pass accuracy.

He set up 25 chances, feeding wingers like Yildiz (12 goals). Covering 11 km a game, he won 50.6% of 133 duels. That December brace against Bologna? Turned a draw into a 3-1 win, keeping Juve in the top half. Without his grind, Juve’s midfield would’ve collapsed.

9. Rolando Mandragora – Fiorentina

Picture Mandragora as the mate who does the grunt work so others shine. In 2024-25, he started 42 games for Fiorentina, 30 in Serie A, rest in Conference League and Coppa Italia, scoring 4 goals and adding 3 assists in the league and 5 goals, 2 assists in the Conference League.

With 11 shots on target, 88.4% pass accuracy, and 16 chances created. He was a key figure in Fiorentina’s top six push.

His March long-range free-kick vs. Lazio tied a 1-1 draw, crucial for Europa League qualification. His 36 recoveries and 47.8% duel wins kept the backline tight.

8. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa – Napoli

Zambo Anguissa was Napoli’s beast, playing every minute of their 2024-25 title run, 37 games total, 35 in Serie A.

He scored 6 goals and got 4 assists, with 13 shots on target and 85.5% pass accuracy. His 26 chances created in league was crucial.

Winning 170 duels (51.4%) and 150 recoveries. That October header vs. Inter saved a draw, keeping Napoli top.

7. Mario Pasalić – Atalanta

Atalanta’s Croatian, 31, turned heads in 2024-25 with 6 goals and 6 assists across 47 games (34 in Serie A, 3 goals there).

His 12 shots on target, 88.2 % pass accuracy, and 32 chances created sparked 20% of Atalanta’s 78 goals. That February volley vs. Milan? A 2-1 winner that went viral.

Pasalić’s 18% shot conversion and late runs fit Gasperini’s chaos perfectly. He won 71 duels (42.3%), linking with Lookman for 10 counters. His knack for big moments earned Atalanta third place and a deep Champions League run.

6. Alexis Saelemaekers – AC Milan

Saelemaekers was Milan’s spark in 2024-25, playing 31 games, 23 in Serie A, scoring 7 goals and 5 assists. With 14 shots on target, 86.4% pass accuracy, and 42 chances created in total, he lit up the Coppa Italia.

His three assists in a 4-2 Roma win in January 2025 were pure fire, setting up Leão’s brace. His 22 successful dribbles and 102 recoveries in all competitions stretched teams thin.

At 25, the Belgian’s hustle, covering 11 km a game, made him a fan favorite and key to Milan’s cup glory.

5. Nicolò Barella – Inter Milan

Barella, Inter’s 28-year-old captain, was a warrior in 2024-25, playing 52 games across all competitions, 33 in Serie A.

He scored 3 goals and 8 assists (3 goals in league, 2 assists in Champions League). With 9 shots on target and 85% pass accuracy. His 55 chances created fed their strikers in goals.

That March 2025 derby rocket? Kept Inter’s 81-point title chase alive. With 165 recoveries and 46.6% duel wins (132). Barella’s efforts made him Serie A’s Team of the Year pick.

4. Charles De Ketelaere – Atalanta

CDK went from Milan flop to Atalanta star in 2024-25, playing 50 games, 36 in Serie A—for 13 goals (7 in league) and 12 assists.

His 21 shots on target, 79.2% pass accuracy, and 39 chances created drove Atalanta’s 78 goals. That April header vs. Juventus sparked a 3-2 comeback.

At 192 cm, he won 48.7% of aerials and 44.4% of 131 duels. Gasperini’s system unlocked his vision, 22 involvements made him the attack’s hub, earning a top-four spot.

3. Hakan Çalhanoğlu – Inter Milan

Çalhanoğlu ran Inter’s show in 2024-25, playing 47 games, 29 in Serie A, scoring 11 goals (5 in league) and assisting 8.

With 15shots on target, 90.2% pass accuracy, and 49 chances created, his November free-kick vs. Napoli bent physics.

His 9.5 progressive passes per game led the league, starting 30% of attacks. Winning 75 duels (52.8%), he kept Inter calm.

2. Scott McTominay – Napoli

McTominay shocked everyone in 2024-25, playing 36 games for Napoli, 34 in Serie A, scoring 13 goals (12 in league) and 4 assists.

His 33 shots on target, 85.1% pass accuracy, and 26 chances created were unreal. That May header vs. Lazio clinched the Scudetto. His 143 recoveries and 208 duels won (54.9% aerials) made him a beast.

From United bench to Serie A Player of the Season, his clutch goals put him second in Transfermarkt's community-voted Serie A Player of the Season award for the 2024/25 season.

1. Ademola Lookman – Atalanta

Lookman was a star in 2024-25, playing 40 games, 31 in Serie A, for 20 goals (15 in league) and 6 assists. His 35 shots on target, 79% pass accuracy, and 61 chances created tore teams apart.

That February solo vs. Roma, nutmegging two, went viral, sealing a 2-0 win. His 3.2 dribbles and 25 involvements powered Atalanta to third.

Named MVP and Ballon d’Or nominee, Lookman’s flair and numbers made him untouchable.