Key Takeaways:
- Cesc Fàbregas was named Serie A Coach of the Year for the 2025/26 season by the Italian Footballers’ Association
- Federico Dimarco received Player of the Season honours, with Inter also recognised as Club of the Season
- Como finished fourth last season with 71 points, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time ever
Major Accolades at La Scala Ceremony
The illustrious La Scala in Milan set the stage for the annual awards hosted by the Italian Footballers’ Association last night. The evening celebrated standout individuals and clubs following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Serie A campaign, with all top honours determined by players voting within the championship.
🚨 OFFICIAL:
The winners of the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC 2026 awards. 🇮🇹🏅•👔 Best coach: Cesc Fàbregas
•⭐ Best player: Federico Dimarco
•👶🏻 Best young player: Nico Paz
•🔵 Best team: Inter Milan•💫 Best XI 2025/26:
GK: Mile Svilar
Defence: Marco Palestra, Federico… https://t.co/cPYP4l26iO pic.twitter.com/yCriKIo4k0— CloudNine Sports (@cloudninesports) September 3, 2026
Fàbregas and Como Make History
Como’s head coach, Cesc Fàbregas, was recognised as the premier coach of the season, marking a major milestone for both the 39-year-old Spaniard and his club. Having taken charge in 2024, Fàbregas led Como to a total of 71 points in the league, guiding them to a fourth-place finish and securing Champions League football for the first time in the club’s history.
In addition to Fàbregas’s accolade, Como’s young midfield talent Nico Paz was honoured as the best young player of the season, underlining the club’s remarkable achievements over the past campaign.
Inter Sweep Individual and Club Awards
Inter’s full-back Federico Dimarco was voted Serie A Player of the Season, emphasising his significant impact on the Nerazzurri. Inter themselves were also named the division’s top club, further cementing their status at the summit of Italian football.
Elsewhere, Juventus’ Francisco Conceição earned the award for the most beautiful goal scored throughout the season, as voted by peers.
Serie A Team of the Season Revealed
The Team of the Season featured an array of talent from across the league. Inter boasted the largest representation, with several players included among the best performers. The full line-up is outlined below:
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Mile Svilar | Roma |
| Defender | Marco Palestra | Cagliari |
| Defender | Alessandro Bastoni | Inter |
| Defender | Manuel Akanji | Inter |
| Defender | Federico Dimarco | Inter |
| Midfielder | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter |
| Midfielder | Scott McTominay | Napoli |
| Midfielder | Luka Modrić | Milan |
| Midfielder | Nico Paz | Como |
| Forward | Lautaro Martínez | Inter |
| Forward | Donyell Malen | Roma |
