After a 1-1 draw at Udinese, Napoli has won their first Serie A championship since the days of Diego Maradona.
With rival teams Lazio and Juventus no longer able to overtake Napoli in the final five games, Victor Osimhen’s 22nd goal of the season assured Napoli secured the one point necessary to seal the championship.
Their 33-year drought since Maradona, an Argentine legend, guided them to two championships in 1986–87 and 1989–90 is now over.
Below are the key men who were pivotal for Napoli as they clinched the title:
Victor Osimhen
How much more is there to say about Victor Osimhen? This exceptional player is a representation of the current striker.
He has made progress throughout the campaign. He possesses some essential qualities, including bravery, tenacity, and thunder to succeed rather than merely succeed.
No matter what, he will restart with the same determination whether he misses or scores three goals. By taking Spaletti’s counsel, he has progressed over the season, and the style Napoli plays is advantageous to him.
Without Osimhen, Napoli wouldn’t have been as strong a Scudetto contender. That is obvious, and it sums up the significance of a player who has won over everyone in his path.
Khvicha ‘Kvara‘ Kvaratskhelia
Kvaratskhelia is made up of two exceptional players. George Best, who practiced the art of dribbling in the past but with a contemporary mindset, comes to mind.
Best was more graceful and had the quick turns of direction and long dribbles to go between players. With a wickedness and power that Best lacked, Kvara performs it in a contemporary manner.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the second talent. Going up against a player and avoiding one, two, or three opponents does not satisfy him. He still possesses the strength and depravity to desire to damage the goal after he stops dribbling. Kvara does this rather frequently.
Luciano Spalletti (manager)
Luciano Spalletti is a manager who rose through the ranks after beginning in the lower leagues. In the summer of 2022, many experienced players left the team, including veteran defender Kalidou Koulibaly, club top goal scorer in all competitions Dries Mertens, midfielder Fabian Ruiz, and team captain Insigne. To supplant their losses, the team in return brought in players such as Giacomo Raspadori, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giovanni Simeone, and Kim Min-jae
He excelled over the others at the time and had great ability. He would comprehend details that others wouldn’t even think to look at.
His influence can always be seen in the way the teams he has coached play, as well as in their earnestness and sense of accomplishment. He has performed a miracle in Naples. Never before in a Serie A season is there such a large point gap between Napoli and second place.
This manager, who was able to inspire the players to support him and offer him something different and a belief, is responsible for Napoli’s success.
Kim-Min Jae
Some worried that Napoli’s defence might suffer as a result of Kalidou Koulibaly leaving for Chelsea, and this concern was confirmed when Kim arrived.
The Korean player who once represented Fenerbahce has actually shocked a lot of people with his abilities, including exceptional pace, action anticipation, and game reading.
As a result, Napoli was able to advance 20 to 30 meters because they knew Kim was following them. He has always been able to ensure that the squad wouldn’t suffer and that his teammates could move freely because to his speed and keen sense of the game.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
A player who has made significant progress in recent years is Giovanni Di Lorenzo. He is the finest in Europe at what he does, which is one of the reasons Italy won the European championship with him. He is what many refer to as a “regista esterna” or a full-back general in Spalletti’s Napoli.
From the flanks, he can read the game. He stands up for it, enlarges it, and gives it a contemporary interpretation. He is skilled at defending, effective in one-on-one situations, and proficient with headers. He transitioned into his new role after beginning as a central defender. He is a smart athlete who is constantly available and eager to learn.
Stanislav Lobotka
Spalletti has improved Lobotka, who has been a member of the team for two years. The extra guy, the player who consistently provides an easy pass to his teammates. He initiates an offensive move while assisting the defense. He is there for the group always.
Lobotka has allowed Franck Zambo-Anguissa to participate in the forward action by assisting to cover at the back while Piotr Zienlinski acts as a striker.
Lobotka has been somewhat hidden and has gone unnoticed. Spalletti made a wise choice in positioning Lobotka as the team’s focal point.
Alex Meret
One of the important figures of Napoli’s Scudetto is Alex Meret. There was some uncertainty about him at the start of the season, but with each game and performance, he solidified his standing as a top goalie.
Meret is a dependable goalkeeper for big clubs who is good for teams that allow few shots on goal but is prepared to make a stop when necessary.
Due to his exceptional qualities,some think he is the best Italian goalkeeper technically, even better than Gianluigi Donnarumma.
He hadn’t played many games at the start of the season, so perhaps he was lacking some ground experience. He has gotten better at using his feet, which is essential for the contemporary goalie.
