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Our Italy vs Turkiye player ratings cover a 3-1 UEFA Nations League win for the hosts on 5 October 2026, with Riccardo Calafiori the standout performer of the night on a 7.96 rating.
Italy vs Turkiye Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Riccardo Calafiori was the best performer on the pitch, finishing with a 7.96 rating.
- Italy’s rated squad averaged 6.99, comfortably ahead of Turkiye’s 6.39.
- Italy had eight players rated 7.0 or higher, while Turkiye managed just one.
- Neither side produced a player rated 8.0 or above on the night.
- Gianluca Scamacca’s goal matched the match’s top scoring tally as Italy’s attack took control.
- Uğurcan Çakır was the lowest-rated player in the match with a 5.68.
Italy vs Turkiye Player Ratings
| Italy | Rating | Turkiye | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calafiori | 8.0 | Simsir | 7.2 |
| Scamacca | 7.9 | Elmalı | 6.9 |
| Donnarumma | 7.7 | Gül | 6.7 |
| Pio Esposito | 7.7 | Özcan | 6.6 |
| Barella | 7.6 | Akgün | 6.6 |
| Romano | 7.6 | Aktürkoğlu | 6.5 |
| Bastoni | 7.0 | Elmaz | 6.5 |
| Mancini | 7.0 | Kahveci | 6.4 |
| Lorenzo | 6.7 | Fakili | 6.4 |
| Doumbia | 6.7 | Kabak | 6.3 |
| Maldini | 6.5 | Aydın | 6.3 |
| Ruggeri | 6.4 | Yüksek | 6.3 |
| Vergara | 6.4 | Kadıoğlu | 6.1 |
| Tonali | 6.3 | Bardakçı | 6.0 |
| Frattesi | 6.3 | Çelik | 5.8 |
| Kayode | 6.2 | Çakır | 5.7 |
| Scalvini | – | Bayındır | – |
| Vicario | – | Tıknaz | – |
| Carnesecchi | – | Topçu | – |
| Cambiaghi | – | Kabasakal | – |
| Fagioli | – | Demiral | – |
| Inácio | – | Şengezer | – |
| Sebastiano Esposito | – | Eskihellaç | – |
Top 5 Players
Gianluca Scamacca, Italy, 7.87: the forward matched the match’s top scoring mark with his one goal across 56 minutes, and his three shots ranked second only to one other player on the pitch.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy, 7.72: the goalkeeper produced a match-high four saves over his full 90 minutes between the posts.
Nicolò Barella, Italy, 7.59: the midfielder set up a goal to match the match’s best assist tally, delivered two accurate crosses – more than anyone else on the pitch – and added two key passes, also tied for the most in the match.
Alessandro Romano, Italy, 7.57: he also provided an assist level with the match’s top contributors and matched the joint-high key passes tally of two across his 90 minutes.
Aral Simsir, Turkiye, 7.19: Turkiye’s standout scored to match the game’s top goal tally, blocked two shots to also share the match high, and his three shots ranked second only to one other player.
Man of the Match: Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori edged out Gianluca Scamacca by just 0.09 of a point to claim the best performer mark of the match, finishing on a 7.96 rating as a defender for Italy. It was the tightest of margins at the top of the ratings, with the pair separated by the smallest fraction on the night.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akgün (Turkiye) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Doumbia (Italy) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Romano (Italy) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Barella (Italy) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Pio Esposito (Italy) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmalı (Turkiye) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Vergara (Italy) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Kadıoğlu (Turkiye) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Barella (Italy) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Bardakçı (Turkiye) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vergara (Italy) | 16 | 63% | 10 |
| Doumbia (Italy) | 10 | 80% | 8 |
| Akgün (Turkiye) | 11 | 45% | 5 |
| Maldini (Italy) | 10 | 50% | 5 |
| Kadıoğlu (Turkiye) | 6 | 83% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doumbia (Italy) | 2 | 50% | 4 |
| Simsir (Turkiye) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Scamacca (Italy) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Özcan (Turkiye) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Akgün (Turkiye) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vergara (Italy) | 6 | 50% | 3 |
| Akgün (Turkiye) | 4 | 75% | 3 |
| Doumbia (Italy) | 3 | 100% | 3 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Romano (Italy) | 1 | 2 |
| Barella (Italy) | 1 | 2 |
| Akgün (Turkiye) | 1 | 2 |
| Lorenzo (Italy) | 0 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg player ratings run on a 1-10 scale, where 10 marks the best possible display and a figure around 6.0 represents an average outing. Each rating is calculated from individual match statistics such as goals, saves, key passes and defensive actions, and the player with the highest number in the match is flagged as the best performer.
Italy vs Turkiye Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in Italy vs Turkiye?
Riccardo Calafiori was the best performer of the match, rated 7.96, narrowly ahead of Gianluca Scamacca on 7.87.
What were Italy’s player ratings like?
Italy’s rated players averaged 6.99, with eight of them rated 7.0 or higher and none rated below 6.0; Calafiori was their best at 7.96 and Michael Kayode their lowest at 6.17.
What were Turkiye’s player ratings like?
Turkiye’s rated players averaged 6.39, with only Aral Simsir reaching 7.0 or above on 7.19, while two of their players were rated below 6.0.
Who was the lowest-rated player in the match?
Uğurcan Çakır was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing with a 5.68 for Turkiye.
What was the final score between Italy and Turkiye?
Italy won 3-1 against Turkiye in the UEFA Nations League on 5 October 2026.