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Genoa

Genoa

Serie A

Season Statistics

36 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (28%) Draw (31%) Loss (42%)
36 Played
10 Won
11 Drawn
15 Lost
40 Goals For
48 Goals Against

Team Overview

Genoa, one of Italy's most storied football institutions, represents a club steeped in tradition and resilience within Serie A. Founded as the oldest football club in the country, the Rossoblu have long been recognized for their passionate fanbase and their ability to compete despite often operating with more modest resources than Italy's elite clubs. Historically, Genoa has established itself as a solid mid-table Serie A side, occasionally challenging for European positions while more frequently focusing on maintaining their top-flight status through determined performances and tactical discipline.

The current campaign tells a story of inconsistency, with Genoa's record of 10 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses from 36 matches placing them in a precarious position. Their goal statistics reveal underlying issues, having scored just 40 goals while conceding 48, resulting in a negative goal difference of eight. Under Daniele De Rossi's guidance, the team has shown flashes of quality but struggled for sustained momentum, as evidenced by their recent form that includes a mix of victories, defeats, and draws without establishing any clear pattern of improvement or decline.

Genoa's home and away records highlight their challenges this season, with only a marginal advantage at their fortress compared to their travels. Six home wins from 18 matches and four away victories demonstrate a team that has found it difficult to establish dominance in either environment. Their nine clean sheets suggest defensive capability exists within the squad, though they've failed to score in 14 matches, indicating attacking inconsistency that has hampered their ability to climb the Serie A table and secure a more comfortable league position.

Squad (36 players)

Goalkeepers (6)

J. Bijlow
#16 J. Bijlow
N. Leali
#1 N. Leali
E. Lysionok
#35 E. Lysionok
Rendijs Mihelsons
#32 Rendijs Mihelsons
B. Siegrist
#31 B. Siegrist
D. Sommariva
#39 D. Sommariva

Defenders (12)

Mamedi Doucoure
#74 Mamedi Doucoure
Kris Gecaj
#3 Kris Gecaj
Klisys
#40 Klisys
A. Kumer Celik
#42 A. Kumer Celik
A. Marcandalli
#27 A. Marcandalli
B. Norton-Cuffy
#15 B. Norton-Cuffy
L. Østigård
#5 L. Østigård
S. Otoa
#34 S. Otoa
W. L. Ouedraogo
#99 W. L. Ouedraogo
S. Sabelli
#20 S. Sabelli
J. Vásquez
#22 J. Vásquez
N. Zätterström
#13 N. Zätterström

Midfielders (10)

Aarón Martín
#3 Aarón Martín
Alexsandro Amorim
#4 Alexsandro Amorim
T. Baldanzi
#8 T. Baldanzi
M. Ellertsson
#77 M. Ellertsson
M. Frendrup
#32 M. Frendrup
Jacopo Grossi
#80 Jacopo Grossi
Gaël Lafont
#75 Gaël Lafont
R. Malinovskyi
#17 R. Malinovskyi
P. Masini
#73 P. Masini
J. Onana
#14 J. Onana

Attackers (8)

L. Colombo
#29 L. Colombo
M. Cornet
#70 M. Cornet
J. Ekhator
#21 J. Ekhator
C. Ekuban
#18 C. Ekuban
Junior Messias
#10 Junior Messias
Daniel Ndulue
#78 Daniel Ndulue
Joi Nuredini
#86 Joi Nuredini
Vítinha
#9 Vítinha

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
29
L. Colombo
L. Colombo
FW 6.6 36 7 1 2178 18 446
22
J. Vásquez
J. Vásquez
DF 6.8 35 0 0 3127 58 1915
32
M. Frendrup
M. Frendrup
MF 6.9 34 1 0 2909 92 1221
77
M. Ellertsson
M. Ellertsson
MF 6.6 34 1 1 2597 42 587
9
Vítinha
Vítinha
FW 6.8 34 5 1 2164 37 361
17
R. Malinovskyi
R. Malinovskyi
MF 6.9 33 6 3 2160 30 1171
3
Aarón Martín
Aarón Martín
DF 6.9 31 1 5 2115 41 714
27
A. Marcandalli
A. Marcandalli
DF 6.7 30 0 2 2433 28 1106
18
C. Ekuban
C. Ekuban
FW 6.6 30 4 1 970 4 153
5
L. Østigård
L. Østigård
DF 7.2 30 5 1 2623 36 1692
21
J. Ekhator
J. Ekhator
FW 6.5 29 3 0 923 12 176
73
P. Masini
P. Masini
MF 6.7 27 0 1 1348 63 529
15
B. Norton-Cuffy
B. Norton-Cuffy
DF 6.8 26 2 1 2184 42 705
1
N. Leali
N. Leali
GK 6.9 21 0 0 1758 1 505
10
Junior Messias
Junior Messias
FW 7.0 20 3 1 675 20 260
20
S. Sabelli
S. Sabelli
DF 6.7 15 0 0 869 22 309
16
J. Bijlow
J. Bijlow
GK 7.0 15 0 0 1305 0 576
34
S. Otoa
S. Otoa
DF 6.7 11 0 0 663 11 237
4
Alexsandro Amorim
Alexsandro Amorim
MF 6.8 9 0 0 403 12 201
70
M. Cornet
M. Cornet
FW 6.3 8 0 0 121 6 40
8
T. Baldanzi
T. Baldanzi
MF 6.9 7 0 2 337 11 190
14
J. Onana
J. Onana
MF 6.6 3 0 0 45 3 23
39
D. Sommariva
D. Sommariva
GK 6.8 2 0 0 175 0 90
13
N. Zätterström
N. Zätterström
DF 6.7 2 0 0 91 1 44
86
Joi Nuredini
Joi Nuredini
FW - 1 0 0 1 0 0
99
W. L. Ouedraogo
W. L. Ouedraogo
DF 6.9 1 0 0 19 1 3

Recent Transfers

2024/25 & 2025/26

Arrivals (75)

Klisys
From BFA
- Apr 2026
Jacopo Grossi
From Genoa
Raise Apr 2026
Alexsandro Amorim
From Alverca
Transfer Jan 2026
D. Fossati
From Foggia
Return from loan Jan 2026
K. Meola
From Roma City
Transfer Jan 2026
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Departures (75)

H. Cuenca
To Burgos
Loan Feb 2026
M. Thorsby
To Cremonese
Transfer Feb 2026
L. Østigård
To Rennes
Return from loan Jan 2026
A. Grønbæk
To Rennes
Return from loan Jan 2026
N. Stanciu
To Dalian Zhixing
Free agent Jan 2026
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Injuries & Availability

5 Out 0 Doubtful
S. Otoa
S. Otoa Inactive
Out
M. Cornet
M. Cornet Inactive
Out
Junior Messias
Junior Messias Muscle Injury
Out
B. Norton-Cuffy
B. Norton-Cuffy Thigh Injury
Out
T. Baldanzi
T. Baldanzi Thigh Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Genoa face a significant injury crisis with five players currently unavailable, presenting serious squad depth challenges across multiple positions. The absence of Junior Messias due to a muscle injury removes a key attacking option, while the defensive line is severely compromised with B. Norton-Cuffy and T. Baldanzi both sidelined with thigh injuries. The loss of these players simultaneously impacts both flanks of the team, with Messias typically offering creativity and goal threat from wide areas, while Norton-Cuffy and Baldanzi provide defensive solidity and attacking thrust from the back line.

The additional unavailability of S. Otoa and M. Cornet further stretches Genoa's resources, forcing tactical adjustments and reliance on fringe players who may lack the experience or quality of the injured starters. With no doubtful players offering hope of late returns, the coaching staff must work with a significantly reduced squad depth. The concentration of thigh injuries among Norton-Cuffy and Baldanzi suggests either unfortunate timing or potential issues with training intensity, though the variety of injury types across the squad indicates these are likely isolated incidents rather than systemic problems. This injury situation will test Genoa's squad planning and could expose weaknesses in their bench strength during crucial fixtures.

Recent Form

DDLWW
D Fiorentina 0-0 (A)
D Atalanta 0-0 (A)
L Como 0-2 (H)
W Pisa 1-2 (A)
W Sassuolo 2-1 (H)

Form Analysis

Genoa's recent form presents a picture of a team struggling to find consistency, particularly in front of goal. With just four goals scored across their last five matches, their attacking output has been notably limited, managing to find the net in only three of those encounters. The defensive side shows more promise, with clean sheets achieved in back-to-back draws against Fiorentina and Atalanta away from home, demonstrating resilience against quality opposition.

The form trajectory reveals concerning patterns, especially regarding home performances where they suffered a disappointing defeat to Como while managing to secure victories away from home against both Pisa and Sassuolo. This suggests potential issues with expectations and pressure when playing in front of their own supporters. While the overall record of two wins, two draws and one loss appears respectable on paper, the low-scoring nature of most matches indicates underlying issues in creating clear-cut chances. The ability to grind out results against stronger teams like Atalanta while dropping points to supposedly weaker opposition highlights the inconsistent nature that has characterized this recent run of fixtures.

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