Key Takeaways:
- Gian Piero Gasperini was named Serie A Coach of the Month for October
- Frank Zambo Anguissa received the Player of the Month award after scoring three goals
- Candidates for Player of the Month were selected based on statistical, technical, and positional analysis, as well as fan votes
October’s Standout Performers Recognised by Lega Serie A
Lega Serie A has officially recognised Gian Piero Gasperini and Frank Zambo Anguissa as the Coach and Player of the Month for October. Gasperini, now at the helm of Roma, was awarded for leading the team to the summit of the Serie A table following three victories in October. Meanwhile, Anguissa’s influential performances for Napoli have earned him the accolade as the league’s outstanding player for the month.
Gian Piero Gasperini è il Philadelphia Coach of the Month di Ottobre 🏆👏 pic.twitter.com/niu2pbGxOY
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) November 7, 2025
Selection Process and Nominees
Candidates for Player of the Month were evaluated using a combination of statistical data, technical events, and positional information, encompassing player statistics from Weeks 6 to 9. The final decision factored in online fan voting. Anguissa was chosen from a shortlist that included Federico Bonazzoli (Cremonese), Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter), Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna), Elia Caprile (Cagliari), and Rafael Leao (Milan).
Anguissa’s Impact and Statistical Success
Anguissa, representing Cameroon and Napoli, notched three goals in October, which proved pivotal for his team’s campaign. Notably, he found the net in Napoli’s 3-1 victory over Inter. His dynamic performances further established him as a key figure for the Azzurri. The recognition marks Anguissa’s second Player of the Month award, following his previous win in January, and has enabled Napoli to extend their record to 12 such accolades in seven seasons.
Recognition for Gasperini’s Managerial Acumen
The Coach of the Month award was determined by a jury of directors from sports media, appraising each candidate on technical and sporting merits. Gasperini’s integration into Roma has been commended, as he successfully instilled his tactical philosophies and inspired the team to three victories throughout October, guiding Roma to the top spot in Serie A during a highly competitive period.
Official Statements
“If there is one player who currently embodies the concept of a ‘box-to-box player’, it is undoubtedly Frank Zambo Anguissa,” said Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo.
“His intensity in defence, his great physical power and his innate ability to break into the opponent’s area have made him a key player in Napoli’s successes in recent years. Thanks to three decisive goals scored in October, Anguissa repeats his success as best player of the month, which he won last January, and allows the Azzurri to extend their lead in the ranking of clubs with the most Player of the Month awards, reaching 12 in seven seasons.”
As for Gasperini, De Siervo added: “Starting the season at a new club with ambitious goals like Roma is never easy, but Gian Piero Gasperini is proving once again that he is a winning coach. After the wonderful seasons with Atalanta, Gasperini has already moulded Roma according to his tactical beliefs, now a real trademark recognised throughout Europe, proposing a consistent, dynamic team devoted to attacking play.
“With three wins in October, he has taken the Giallorossi to the top of the table in a league that is proving, as always, to be balanced and uncertain”.
