Best Forwards in the Serie A 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 23 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 23 Serie A forwards in 2025/26, Nicholas Pierini leads the ranking as a Inside Forward with a composite score of 0.88. Matija Frigan (Prolific) ranks second at 0.72, followed by Dario Sits (Target Man) at 0.71. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Nicholas Pierini
31 games · Italy
Matija Frigan
38 games · Croatia
Dario Sits
20 games · Latvia
Full Serie A Forwards Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Goals/90 | Ast/90 | Shots/90 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Pierini | Inside Forward | 0.71 | 0.21 | 2.86 | 31 |
| 2 | Matija Frigan | Prolific | 0.44 | 0.07 | 3.08 | 38 |
| 3 | Dario Sits | Target Man | 0.38 | 0.19 | 2.99 | 20 |
| 4 | Idrissa Gueye | Target Man | 0.39 | 0.08 | 2.77 | 18 |
| 5 | Romelu Lukaku | Complete Forward | 0.44 | 0.31 | 2.01 | 36 |
| 6 | David Okereke | Target Man | 0.35 | 0.13 | 2.58 | 29 |
| 7 | Christopher Nkunku | Complete Forward | 0.44 | 0.27 | 1.83 | 24 |
| 8 | Luca Moro | Target Man | 0.60 | 0.09 | 1.45 | 25 |
| 9 | Andrea Pinamonti | Target Man | 0.30 | 0.13 | 2.46 | 28 |
| 10 | Mateo Pellegrino | Target Man | 0.29 | 0.04 | 2.33 | 30 |
| 11 | Giuseppe Ambrosino | Complete Forward | 0.21 | 0.13 | 2.31 | 35 |
| 12 | Alessandro Gabrielloni | Small Sample | 0.22 | 0.22 | 2.06 | 14 |
| 13 | Jeremy Sarmiento | Inside Forward | 0.31 | 0.00 | 2.11 | 35 |
| 14 | Rafiu Durosinmi | Prolific | 0.52 | 0.00 | 1.33 | 18 |
| 15 | Filip Stojilkovic | Prolific | 0.41 | 0.12 | 1.43 | 18 |
| 16 | Laurs Skjellerup | Target Man | 0.29 | 0.00 | 1.91 | 19 |
| 17 | Isaac | Target Man | 0.22 | 0.07 | 1.91 | 27 |
| 18 | Jamie Vardy | Target Man | 0.25 | 0.10 | 1.29 | 25 |
| 19 | Seydou Fini | Dribbler | 0.17 | 0.13 | 1.42 | 36 |
| 20 | Mattia Zaccagni | Forward | 0.14 | 0.00 | 1.39 | 23 |
| 21 | Eetu Mömmö | Dribbler | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.92 | 24 |
| 22 | Samuele Mulattieri | Small Sample | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 19 |
| 23 | Jonathan Biabiany | Forward | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.34 | 18 |
KP = Key passes · F3rd = Passes into final third · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best forward in the Serie A right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Nicholas Pierini is the top-ranked forward in the Serie A. Nicholas Pierini is classified as a Inside Forward by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are Serie A forwards ranked on Rising Transfers?
Rising Transfers ranks forwards using a composite per-90 score across key performance dimensions specific to the position. All statistics are normalised per 90 minutes of play to allow fair comparison between players with different minutes. Only players with 450+ minutes are included.
What does the DNA archetype mean for forwards?
Each player is assigned a DNA archetype (e.g. Creator, Ball-Winner, Pressing Forward) based on their playing style vector — a 768-dimensional representation of their per-90 performance across 47 metrics. The archetype describes how the player plays, not just their position.
How often is the Serie A forward ranking updated?
Rankings are recalculated weekly as new match data is processed into Rising Transfers' DNA pipeline. The underlying per-90 statistics are sourced from live match data across the Serie A season.
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Other Positions in the Serie A
Rankings are generated by Rising Transfers using per-90 statistics from the 2025/26 Serie A season. Only players with 450+ minutes are included. Scores are computed using a position-specific composite formula across 47 performance dimensions. Data is refreshed weekly. Learn more about our methodology →