Manuel Locatelli

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 • #5Center Midfielder
Nationality

Italy

Preferred Foot

Right

Birthdate

Jan 8, 1998

Age

28

Height

6'1"

Weight

165 lb

Primary Position

CM

Secondary Position

--

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

League
Serie A
May 18, 2026

Workmanlike outing against Fiorentina

Locatelli generated three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and won one three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Fiorentina.

Analysis: Locatelli put up his usual numbers and was a bigger presence than usual in the final third, matching his season high in attempts. He has registered at least one key pass in the last six tilts, piling up 10. Furthermore, he has sent in one or more crosses in the last four rounds, amassing seven (zero accurate). Finally, this marked his 12th appearance in a row with at least one tackle, for a total of 42 (23 won).

Apr 27, 2026

Solid again in Milan contest

Locatelli won one of two tackles and had two key passes, five clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AC Milan.

Analysis: Locatelli had a well-rounded display and was the usual big defensive presence in the midfield, matching his season high in clearances and pushing his streak with at least one to 13 outings, for a total of 37. He has recorded multiple tackles in his last nine appearances, piling up 34 (20 won), adding nine crosses (three accurate) and 15 shots (five on target) during that stretch. Furthermore, this marked his third straight match with one or more chances created.

Apr 20, 2026

Main playmaker in Bologna bout

Locatelli recorded two shots (zero on goal), one interception and three chances created and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Bologna.

Analysis: Locatelli helped the defense and also paced his side in key passes, but his teammate didn't convert his feeds. He has tallied multiple tackles in eight displays in a row, accumulating 32 (19 won) and posting 14 chances created, eight crosses and 20 clearances over that span. Moreover, this marked his seventh consecutive appearances with one or more shots, for a total of 15 (five on target). Instead, he interrupted a three-match string with one cross.

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