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Udinese

Udinese

Serie A

Season Statistics

37 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (38%) Draw (22%) Loss (41%)
37 Played
14 Won
8 Drawn
15 Lost
45 Goals For
47 Goals Against

Team Overview

Udinese Calcio represents one of Serie A's most intriguing provincial success stories, having established themselves as a consistent top-flight presence from their Friuli-Venezia Giulia base. The Zebrette, as they're affectionately known for their distinctive black and white stripes, have built a reputation for astute player development and tactical discipline that has allowed them to compete effectively against Italy's more illustrious clubs. Under Kosta Runjaic's guidance, the club continues to embody the workmanlike ethos that has characterized their approach throughout their modern history.

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This Serie A campaign has produced a distinctly mixed bag of results for Udinese, with their 14 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses from 37 matches painting the picture of a team caught in the middle of the table. Their goal difference of minus-two, stemming from 45 goals scored and 47 conceded, suggests a relatively balanced but unremarkable attacking and defensive output. What stands out from their statistical profile is a curious home-away split that defies conventional wisdom - they've actually been more effective on their travels with 8 wins from 18 away fixtures compared to just 6 victories in 19 home matches at the Dacia Arena.

The numbers reveal a team that has shown flashes of quality while struggling for consistency, managing 11 clean sheets but also failing to score in 10 matches. Their recent form pattern demonstrates the volatile nature of their season, with periods of promise followed by disappointing setbacks. This statistical snapshot captures a Udinese side that embodies the competitive nature of Serie A's mid-table, where margins are fine and every point requires maximum effort to secure.

Squad (27 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

A. Nunziante
#1 A. Nunziante
M. Okoye
#40 M. Okoye
D. Padelli
#93 D. Padelli
R. Sava
#90 R. Sava

Defenders (7)

N. Bertola
#13 N. Bertola
K. Ehizibue
#19 K. Ehizibue
C. Kabasele
#27 C. Kabasele
T. Kristensen
#31 T. Kristensen
O. Solet
#28 O. Solet
A. Zanoli
#59 A. Zanoli
J. Zemura
#33 J. Zemura

Midfielders (11)

H. Kamara
#11 H. Kamara
J. Arizala
#20 J. Arizala
A. Atta
#14 A. Atta
A. Camara
#29 A. Camara
J. Ekkelenkamp
#32 J. Ekkelenkamp
J. Karlström
#8 J. Karlström
L. Miller
#38 L. Miller
Branimir Mlačić
#22 Branimir Mlačić
J. Piotrowski
#24 J. Piotrowski
N. Zaniolo
#10 N. Zaniolo
Oier Zarraga
#6 Oier Zarraga

Attackers (5)

V. Bayo
#15 V. Bayo
A. Buksa
#18 A. Buksa
K. Davis
#9 K. Davis
I. Gueye
#7 I. Gueye
G. Vinciati
#45 G. Vinciati

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
8
J. Karlström
J. Karlström
MF 6.8 35 1 0 3093 52 1331
28
O. Solet
O. Solet
DF 7.2 34 3 1 2871 73 2016
10
N. Zaniolo
N. Zaniolo
MF 6.8 32 5 6 2269 28 579
24
J. Piotrowski
J. Piotrowski
MF 6.7 32 1 1 1643 45 540
19
K. Ehizibue
K. Ehizibue
MF 6.7 31 2 0 1739 39 454
14
A. Atta
A. Atta
MF 6.9 31 5 3 2473 25 1002
32
J. Ekkelenkamp
J. Ekkelenkamp
MF 6.9 31 5 3 2203 47 643
9
K. Davis
K. Davis
FW 7.0 29 10 4 1999 11 378
27
C. Kabasele
C. Kabasele
DF 6.8 29 3 0 2198 17 827
40
M. Okoye
M. Okoye
GK 6.9 29 0 0 2527 0 874
31
T. Kristensen
T. Kristensen
DF 7.0 27 3 0 2416 26 1218
13
N. Bertola
N. Bertola
DF 6.7 27 0 1 1749 34 807
11
H. Kamara
H. Kamara
DF 6.8 26 0 2 1869 31 734
18
A. Buksa
A. Buksa
FW 6.7 24 3 0 895 10 177
6
Oier Zarraga
Oier Zarraga
MF 6.5 23 0 0 487 6 156
38
L. Miller
L. Miller
MF 6.7 23 0 2 928 19 351
59
A. Zanoli
A. Zanoli
DF 6.8 19 1 2 1290 25 348
7
I. Gueye
I. Gueye
FW 6.5 18 1 0 391 6 68
33
J. Zemura
J. Zemura
MF 6.6 16 0 1 1048 29 308
15
V. Bayo
V. Bayo
FW 6.4 15 0 2 451 2 112
20
J. Arizala
J. Arizala
MF 6.7 10 0 0 197 8 75
90
R. Sava
R. Sava
GK 6.6 7 0 0 619 0 172
22
Branimir Mlačić
Branimir Mlačić
DF 6.9 6 0 0 152 3 73
93
D. Padelli
D. Padelli
GK 7.0 2 0 0 180 0 63
29
A. Camara
A. Camara
MF 6.9 1 0 0 11 0 9

Recent Transfers

2024/25 & 2025/26

Arrivals (44)

Branimir Mlačić
From HNK Hajduk Split
Transfer Feb 2026
J. Arizala
From Independiente Medellin
Transfer Jan 2026
Brenner
From FC Cincinnati
Return from loan Dec 2025
N. Zaniolo
From Galatasaray
Loan Sep 2025
A. Zanoli
From Napoli
Loan Sep 2025
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Departures (49)

G. Venuti
To Sassuolo U20
- Feb 2026
Rui Modesto
To Palermo
Loan Feb 2026
S. Goglichidze
To Watford
Loan Feb 2026
S. Lovrić
To Hellas Verona
Loan Jan 2026
D. Pizarro
To Racing Club
Loan Jan 2026
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Injuries & Availability

3 Out 0 Doubtful
J. Ekkelenkamp
J. Ekkelenkamp Leg Injury
Out
N. Zaniolo
N. Zaniolo Back Injury
Out
A. Zanoli
A. Zanoli Knee Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Udinese face a challenging period with three key players sidelined through injury, creating notable gaps across multiple areas of their squad. The absence of J. Ekkelenkamp due to a leg injury removes a versatile midfielder who provides both creativity and work rate in the center of the park. Meanwhile, N. Zaniolo's back injury represents perhaps the most significant blow, as the attacking midfielder brings pace, technical ability, and goal threat from advanced positions. The loss of A. Zanoli to a knee injury further compounds their defensive concerns, removing a fullback option who offers both defensive solidity and attacking width down the flanks.

With injuries spanning midfield, attack, and defense, Udinese's tactical flexibility becomes somewhat limited. The simultaneous loss of these three players forces the coaching staff to rely more heavily on squad depth, particularly in midfield where both Ekkelenkamp and Zaniolo's absences create a void in creativity and ball progression. The defensive unit must also adapt without Zanoli's contributions, potentially requiring tactical adjustments or increased responsibility for remaining fullbacks. While no timeline has been provided for these recoveries, the spread of injuries across different positions means Udinese will need strong performances from their replacement players to maintain competitive balance in upcoming fixtures.

Recent Form

LWWDL
L Cremonese 0-1 (H)
W Cagliari 0-2 (A)
W Torino 2-0 (H)
D Lazio 3-3 (A)
L Parma 0-1 (H)

Form Analysis

Udinese's recent form presents a picture of inconsistency, with their two wins and two losses alongside one draw highlighting the unpredictable nature of their performances over their last five matches. The Friulani have struggled particularly at home, suffering defeats to both Cremonese and Parma at their own stadium, which raises concerns about their ability to capitalize on home advantage. However, their away form tells a different story, securing an impressive victory at Cagliari and earning a thrilling draw against Lazio in a high-scoring encounter.

From an attacking perspective, Udinese have shown they possess the quality to find the net, averaging 1.4 goals per game across this five-match span. Their most impressive offensive display came in the draw with Lazio, where they managed three goals, demonstrating their capability to compete with Serie A's established sides. Defensively, the picture is more concerning, as they've conceded in four of their five recent outings and managed just one clean sheet against Torino. The pattern suggests a team capable of producing moments of quality but lacking the consistency needed for sustained success, particularly when defending their home ground where two narrow defeats have cost them valuable points.

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