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Genoa

Genoa

Serie A

Season Statistics

37 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (27%) Draw (30%) Loss (43%)
37 Played
10 Won
11 Drawn
16 Lost
41 Goals For
50 Goals Against

Team Overview

Genoa, one of Italy's most storied football institutions, represents the proud maritime city of Liguria with a heritage that spans over a century of Italian football. The Grifone, as they are affectionately known, have traditionally been a club that embodies resilience and fighting spirit, characteristics that mirror their port city origins. Throughout their history, Genoa have experienced the full spectrum of Italian football, from early championship glory in the sport's formative years to more recent battles for Serie A survival, establishing themselves as a club that never surrenders regardless of the circumstances.

This current Serie A campaign has proven challenging for Genoa under Daniele De Rossi's guidance, with their record of 10 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses from 37 matches placing them in a precarious position. The statistics reveal a team that has struggled for consistency, managing just 41 goals scored against 50 conceded for a negative goal difference of nine. Their form has been particularly concerning, with recent results showing significant inconsistency that has characterized much of their season. The defensive solidity that Italian clubs are renowned for has been elusive, with only nine clean sheets achieved throughout the campaign.

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Genoa's home fortress at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris has provided mixed results this season, with six victories from 19 home fixtures, while their away form shows four wins from 18 matches. The team has failed to score in 14 matches, highlighting attacking struggles that have hampered their ability to climb the table. Despite these challenges, Genoa's passionate fanbase continues to support a club that has weathered many storms throughout its illustrious history, knowing that the Grifone's fighting spirit remains intact even during difficult periods.

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 (14)

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
Aarón Martín
#3 Aarón Martín
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
M. Ellertsson
#77 M. Ellertsson

Midfielders (9)

Alexsandro Amorim
#4 Alexsandro Amorim
T. Baldanzi
#8 T. Baldanzi
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
Vítinha
#9 Vítinha

Attackers (7)

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

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
29
L. Colombo
L. Colombo
FW 6.6 37 7 1 2263 18 460
22
J. Vásquez
J. Vásquez
DF 6.8 36 1 0 3217 59 1994
32
M. Frendrup
M. Frendrup
MF 6.9 35 1 0 2999 98 1259
9
Vítinha
Vítinha
FW 6.8 35 5 1 2254 39 396
77
M. Ellertsson
M. Ellertsson
MF 6.6 35 1 1 2687 44 618
17
R. Malinovskyi
R. Malinovskyi
MF 6.9 34 6 3 2250 30 1218
3
Aarón Martín
Aarón Martín
DF 6.9 32 1 5 2125 42 715
27
A. Marcandalli
A. Marcandalli
DF 6.7 31 0 2 2523 31 1173
18
C. Ekuban
C. Ekuban
FW 6.6 31 4 1 986 4 153
5
L. Østigård
L. Østigård
DF 7.2 30 5 1 2623 36 1692
21
J. Ekhator
J. Ekhator
FW 6.6 30 3 0 949 12 179
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
16
J. Bijlow
J. Bijlow
GK 7.0 16 0 0 1395 0 610
20
S. Sabelli
S. Sabelli
DF 6.7 15 0 0 869 22 309
34
S. Otoa
S. Otoa
DF 6.7 12 0 0 753 11 295
4
Alexsandro Amorim
Alexsandro Amorim
MF 6.8 10 0 0 492 14 249
70
M. Cornet
M. Cornet
FW 6.3 8 0 0 121 6 40
8
T. Baldanzi
T. Baldanzi
MF 6.8 8 0 2 401 11 212
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

7 Out 0 Doubtful
C. Ekuban
C. Ekuban Injury
Out
M. Cornet
M. Cornet Muscle Injury
Out
J. Onana
J. Onana Injury
Out
Junior Messias
Junior Messias Muscle Injury
Out
B. Norton-Cuffy
B. Norton-Cuffy Thigh Injury
Out
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Impact Analysis

Genoa face a challenging period with seven players currently sidelined through various injuries, creating notable gaps across multiple areas of their squad. The attacking department appears particularly affected, with C. Ekuban and Junior Messias both unavailable, removing key options in the final third. Ekuban's absence eliminates a physical presence up front, while Junior Messias brings creativity and versatility that will be missed in advanced positions. The midfield also feels the impact with J. Onana ruled out, reducing the team's options in the center of the park where his energy and ball-winning abilities have proven valuable.

The defensive structure faces disruption with L. Ostigard nursing a knock and B. Norton-Cuffy dealing with a thigh injury, limiting tactical flexibility at the back and down the flanks. M. Cornet's muscle injury removes another attacking threat, while young prospect J. Ekhator's foot injury prevents him from providing depth in forward areas. With seven players unavailable and no doubtful cases offering potential returns, Genoa's squad depth will be thoroughly tested. The concentration of injuries across different positions means tactical adjustments will be necessary, as the coaching staff must rely on fringe players and academy prospects to fill crucial gaps in the starting eleven and bench options.

Recent Form

LDDLW
L AC Milan 1-2 (H)
D Fiorentina 0-0 (A)
D Atalanta 0-0 (A)
L Como 0-2 (H)
W Pisa 1-2 (A)

Form Analysis

Genoa's recent form presents a concerning picture, with just one victory from their last five outings yielding a modest return of three points. The Rossoblu have managed only three goals across this five-match stretch while conceding five, highlighting struggles at both ends of the pitch that have contributed to their inconsistent results.

The attacking statistics reveal a team finding it difficult to convert chances into goals, with two goalless draws against Fiorentina and Atalanta demonstrating their offensive limitations. Their sole victory came away to Pisa where they managed two goals, but this attacking output has been the exception rather than the rule. Defensively, Genoa have shown flashes of resilience with clean sheets against both Fiorentina and Atalanta, yet they've also suffered disappointing home defeats to AC Milan and Como, conceding four goals in those two fixtures. The pattern suggests particular vulnerability when playing at home, having lost both of their recent home matches while picking up points in two of their three away fixtures. The quality of opposition has been mixed, with creditable draws against strong sides like Atalanta contrasting sharply with the concerning home loss to Como, indicating an inconsistency that will need addressing to improve their league standing.

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