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Italy vs Belgium player ratings tell the story of a comfortable 2-0 win for the visitors in this UEFA Nations League meeting on 25 September 2026. Mika Godts was the standout performer of the night, finishing with an 8.2 rating as Belgium controlled proceedings from start to finish.
Italy vs Belgium Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Mika Godts was the best performer of the match with an 8.2 rating, Belgium’s highest of the night.
- Belgium’s average player rating stood at 7.2, comfortably clear of Italy’s 6.56.
- Belgium had one player rated 8.0 or above and nine players at 7.0 or higher, compared with zero and three respectively for Italy.
- Godts’ display included a goal along with two shots on target, both figures matching the best in the match.
- Issa Doumbia was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.95 for Italy.
Italy vs Belgium Player Ratings
| Italy | Rating | Belgium | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnarumma | 7.8 | Godts | 8.2 |
| Cambiaghi | 7.2 | Lammens | 7.8 |
| Barella | 7.0 | Bruyne | 7.7 |
| Coppola | 6.8 | Ketelaere | 7.7 |
| Calafiori | 6.7 | Lukebakio | 7.6 |
| Esposito | 6.6 | Cuyper | 7.5 |
| Lorenzo | 6.5 | Ngoy | 7.5 |
| Romano | 6.5 | Mechele | 7.4 |
| Kean | 6.4 | Castagne | 7.4 |
| Scalvini | 6.4 | Vanaken | 7.0 |
| Maldini | 6.3 | Moreira | 6.9 |
| Tonali | 6.3 | Raskin | 6.7 |
| Zoma | 6.2 | Lavia | 6.6 |
| Frattesi | 6.2 | Tielemans | 6.5 |
| Mancini | 6.1 | Lukaku | 6.5 |
| Doumbia | 6.0 | Fernandez-Pardo | 6.3 |
| Raspadori | – | Theate | – |
| Scamacca | – | Busser | – |
| Vicario | – | Seys | – |
| Ahanor | – | Openda | – |
| Carnesecchi | – | Vandevoordt | – |
| Kayode | – | Keita | – |
| Mandragora | – | Debast | – |
Top 5 Players
Mika Godts of Belgium was rated the best performer on the pitch with an 8.2, capping an 83-minute display with a goal, two shots on target and two successful dribbles – each of those figures matching the best tally recorded by any player in the match.
Gianluigi Donnarumma earned a 7.84 rating despite the defeat, making six saves to keep Italy in the contest, a total matched only by his opposite number at the other end.
Senne Lammens matched Donnarumma’s 7.84 rating for Belgium, also producing six saves to share the highest total of the match between the sticks.
Charles De Ketelaere was rated 7.7 after supplying the assist for Belgium’s second goal, a figure matched elsewhere, while his four key passes were only bettered by one other player and his eight duels won matched the highest total in the match.
Kevin De Bruyne also finished on 7.7 despite playing just 58 minutes, setting up an assist and creating a match-high five key passes – more than anyone else on the pitch – while his two shots on target matched the top mark in the match.
Man of the Match: Mika Godts
Mika Godts’ 8.2 rating was the highest of the match, edging Gianluigi Donnarumma’s 7.84 by a narrow margin of 0.36. Godts also created one big chance, one of only three players in the match to reach that figure, underlining his all-round influence on Belgium’s attack beyond the goal itself.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruyne (Belgium) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Cambiaghi (Italy) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| Ketelaere (Belgium) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Godts (Belgium) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Kean (Italy) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppola (Italy) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Tielemans (Belgium) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Mechele (Belgium) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Cuyper (Belgium) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lorenzo (Italy) | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketelaere (Belgium) | 14 | 57% | 8 |
| Coppola (Italy) | 11 | 73% | 8 |
| Kean (Italy) | 10 | 60% | 6 |
| Barella (Italy) | 9 | 67% | 6 |
| Mechele (Belgium) | 10 | 50% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kean (Italy) | 2 | 40% | 5 |
| Bruyne (Belgium) | 2 | 67% | 3 |
| Godts (Belgium) | 2 | 67% | 3 |
| Esposito (Italy) | 2 | 67% | 3 |
| Ketelaere (Belgium) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketelaere (Belgium) | 4 | 50% | 2 |
| Godts (Belgium) | 4 | 50% | 2 |
| Kean (Italy) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
| Barella (Italy) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Bruyne (Belgium) | 2 | 5 |
| Cambiaghi (Italy) | 2 | 4 |
| Ketelaere (Belgium) | 0 | 4 |
| Calafiori (Italy) | 0 | 3 |
| Godts (Belgium) | 1 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg calculates each player rating on a 1-10 scale from individual match statistics, with a figure of roughly 6.0 representing an average display. The highest score in any match – Godts’ 8.2 here – is flagged as the best-in-match performance, giving a quick read on who had the greatest influence on the result.
Italy vs Belgium Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in the Italy vs Belgium match?
Mika Godts was rated the best performer with an 8.2, narrowly ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s 7.84.
How did Italy’s players perform?
Italy posted an average rating of 6.56, with Donnarumma their best player on 7.84 and three players rated 7.0 or higher.
How did Belgium’s players perform?
Belgium averaged 7.2, with Mika Godts the only player rated 8.0 or above and nine players reaching at least 7.0.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Issa Doumbia of Italy was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.95.
What was the final score between Italy and Belgium?
Belgium won 2-0 away in this UEFA Nations League fixture played on 25 September 2026.