The Gran Gala del Calcio 2026, an annual awards ceremony celebrating the best of Italian football, was held in Milan on Wednesday night. This event is akin to France's UNFP Trophies, recognizing individual excellence in Serie A for the recently concluded season.
This year, the prestigious Serie A Player of the Year award was awarded to Federico Dimarco. The Inter Milan full-back enjoyed a stellar season, contributing significantly to his team's success with seven goals and an impressive 18 assists, helping Inter secure the Serie A title.
In addition to Dimarco's accolade, Cesc Fabregas was honored as Coach of the Year. Under his guidance, Como had a remarkable 2025-26 season, culminating in their qualification for the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, the Best Young Player award went to Nico Paz, who has emerged as a bright talent in Serie A.
The evening also recognized several other outstanding individuals and teams. Inter Milan was named Club of the Year, reflecting their dominance in the league this past season. The awards list included Mile Svilar, who was honored as Goalkeeper of the Year, and Francisco Conceição, who took home the Goal of the Year award.
Here is the complete list of winners from the Gran Gala del Calcio 2026:
- Best Player: Federico Dimarco
- Best Coach: Cesc Fabregas
- Club of the Year: Inter Milan
- Best Young Serie A Player: Nico Paz
- Best Young Serie B Player: Mattia Liberali
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Mile Svilar
- Goal of the Year: Francisco Conceição
- Referee of the Year: Maurizio Mariani
- Team of the Year: Svilar — Palestra, Bastoni, Akanji, Dimarco — Çalhanoğlu, Modric, McTominay — Lautaro, Malen, Nico Paz
The Gran Gala del Calcio serves as a reminder of the talent and competitiveness within Italian football, showcasing the players and coaches who made significant impacts during the season. As Serie A continues to grow in stature, events like this not only celebrate individual achievements but also highlight the collective success of teams across the league.
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