Cristian Romero was the best defender in Serie A last season, it was announced on Monday. The Argentinian leader of Atalanta is therefore the successor of Stefan de Vrij, who won the prize last season. Romero is owned by Juventus, but has been on loan for Atalanta since 2019. The Bergamo club has an option to purchase in the lease with La Vecchia Signora stipulated.
In the election of best defender, the statistics of statistics, including tracking data, were again used. In addition to the duels in Serie A, the matches for the Coppa Italia and the Italian Supercup have also been included in the assessment. Romero closed the 2020/21 year with 42 appearances in all competitions. In terms of balls captured (237) and header duels won (122), the Atalanta stopper set a new record in Serie A.
MVP 2020/2021 Miglior difensore: Cristian Romero! ?? Insuperabile nell’uno contro uno, rapido nei recuperi e abile a leggere in anticipo le giocate avversarie: una stagione pazzesca! https://t.co/UhKRPFYT7a#SerieATIM #WeAreCalcio pic.twitter.com/2wVrZ6ZRcf
– Lega Serie A (@SerieA) May 31, 2021
The title of Best Goalkeeper goes to AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic has been named Best Player Under 23. The best midfielder, forward and MVP (Most Valuable Player) of last season in Serie A will also be announced this Monday. The various prizes will be awarded to the winners at the start of the next season.
De Vrij as ‘Il miglior difensore della Serie A’ leader of the best rearguard
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