Federico Dimarco is one of the best full-backs in Europe

Federico Dimarco's numbers are astonishing for a full-back: here’s the analysis from Italian daily general-interest newspaper Repubblica. 

The focus 

The focus of Repubblica is precisely on the product of Inter Milan's youth academy, who has been a standout player for both his club and the national team.

"When Kevin De Bruyne decided to ask for a raise, he showed up to meet the Manchester City sheikhs with a data analyst instead of an agent. 

Using numbers, he proved his centrality to the club’s play. Federico Dimarco could do the same, as the data—and even more so, the evidence—certify him as one of the best full-backs in Europe. 

Inzaghi might ask the former Verona player to hold the left back, or more likely to come off the bench to either secure the result or break open the match. Both tasks are ones he excels at, even in difficult games, as shown by his assist for Cambiaso in the Italy-France match.

Style of play

The Milan-born full-back is the player who has played the most balls in the attacking third in the first twelve league matches, and he ranks fourth among full-backs in the top five European leagues: he touches an average of 32.65 balls in the final 30 meters every 90 minutes. 

Along with Nico Paz of Como (at 27), he is the player who has created the most goal-scoring chances in Serie A this season.

When it comes to big chances, no full-back in Europe provides as many potential assists: 0.94 per 90 minutes. He’s essentially an attacking midfielder (trequartista). According to Soccerment’s analysis, for the 2024/25 season, Dimarco is the top player in Europe for the number of crosses—6.46 per 90 minutes—second for successful crosses, and first among full-backs for shots taken inside the box during open play. 

Dimarco is now the man for big matches, like the one against Leipzig on Tuesday, who are second in the Bundesliga," the article reads.