The 2025/26 season finds ACF Fiorentina in a state of ambitious evolution under the guidance of Raffaele Palladino, the young Italian manager who took the helm in 2024 following Vincenzo Italiano’s departure after three transformative seasons. I Viola (The Purples), wearing their iconic lilac shirts, have maintained their reputation for attractive, possession-based football while Palladino has added tactical flexibility and defensive solidity. The Stadio Artemio Franchi, with its iconic tower designed by Pier Luigi Nervi, remains one of Italian football’s most atmospheric venues, the passionate Curva Fiesole creating a formidable home advantage. This season’s squad reflects Fiorentina’s evolving identity: a blend of emerging Italian talents, undervalued internationals, and creative South Americans, all drilled in Palladino’s demanding tactical system. The club’s ownership under Commisso continues to invest wisely, with sporting director Daniele Pradè unearthing gems across Europe. Below lies an exhaustive examination of Fiorentina’s first-team roster for 2025/26, organised by position, with each player’s journey, financial details, and stylistic fingerprints dissected thoroughly.
Goalkeepers
1. Pietro Terracciano
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Empoli, Trapani (loan), Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2019)
Pietro Terracciano has become one of Serie A’s most reliable goalkeepers, the Italian shot-stopper providing reflexes, command, and consistency that have silenced pre-season sceptics across seven seasons at the Franchi. The 35-year-old’s shot-stopping (75% save percentage in 2024/25, 74% in 2025/26 to date) and command of the penalty area (86% cross-claiming success) have been instrumental in Fiorentina’s consecutive European qualification campaigns. Terracciano’s distribution (88% pass completion) remains functional, but his shot-stopping fundamentals have proven remarkably consistent. Having started 32 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 13 clean sheets, he remains remarkably durable. Terracciano’s relationship with Italian teammates provides comfort; his journey from Empoli’s backup to Fiorentina’s number one is a testament to perseverance. Terracciano’s contract runs through 2027.
2. Oliver Christensen
Nationality: Danish
Former Clubs: Odense, Hertha Berlin
Transfer Fee: £4 million (2024)
Oliver Christensen has accepted a rotational role behind Terracciano, providing Danish international pedigree, cup competition cover, and long-term succession planning. The 26-year-old’s shot-stopping (73% save percentage in limited appearances) and distribution (87% pass completion) provide functional cover. Christensen started 10 matches in 2025/26 (cup competitions and Terracciano’s rest), keeping 4 clean sheets. Christensen’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Tommaso Martinelli
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Fiorentina academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Tommaso Martinelli has served as emergency third-choice option following development with Fiorentina’s youth setup. The 23-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Defenders
1. Luca Ranieri (Vice-Captain)
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Fiorentina academy, SPAL (loan), Salernitana (loan)
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Luca Ranieri has become Fiorentina’s defensive leader and vice-captain, the Italian centre-back providing left-footed balance, aerial dominance, and tactical intelligence following his graduation from the club’s academy. The 26-year-old’s reading of the game—intercepting passes (2.4 per 90), cutting angles, covering for advancing full-backs—provides defensive security. His aerial duel success (84%) leads Fiorentina’s defence, neutralising target forwards and providing set-piece security. Ranieri’s tackling (2.7 per 90) and blocks (1.3 per 90) demonstrate old-school defending. His left-footed passing (4.8 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion) initiates attacks from deep. Ranieri’s partnership with Marin Pongračić has conceded only 1.05 goals per 90 minutes over the 2025/26 season to date. Ranieri’s leadership, formalised as vice-captain, manages Fiorentina’s dressing room through professional standards. Ranieri’s contract runs through 2029.
2. Marin Pongračić
Nationality: Croatian
Former Clubs: 1. FC Nürnberg, VfL Wolfsburg, Borussia Dortmund, Lecce (loan)
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2024)
Marin Pongračić has become Ranieri’s long-term partner, the Croatian centre-back providing physicality, aerial presence, and tactical discipline following his arrival from Lecce. The 28-year-old’s aerial duel success (85%) and tackling (2.8 per 90) provide defensive security. Pongračić’s reading of the game (2.3 interceptions per 90) and positioning have improved through consistent first-team exposure. Pongračić’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Dodô
Nationality: Brazilian
Former Clubs: Corinthians, Shakhtar Donetsk
Transfer Fee: £12 million (2023)
Dodô has become Fiorentina’s first-choice right-back, the Brazilian defender providing pace, crossing, and attacking thrust across three seasons at the club. The 27-year-old’s overlapping runs (4.0 per 90) and crossing (38% accuracy) created 6 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (1.9 interceptions per 90) and recovery pace (35.4 km/h) provide balance. Dodô’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Fabiano Parisi
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Empoli
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2023)
Fabiano Parisi has become Fiorentina’s first-choice left-back, the Italian defender providing energy, crossing, and defensive improvement following his arrival from Empoli. The 25-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.9 per 90) and crossing (37% accuracy) created 4 assists in 2025/26. Parisi’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Nikola Milenković
Nationality: Serbian (covered in Nottingham Forest; departed Fiorentina 2024)
6. Christian Kouamé
Nationality: Ivorian (covered in forwards; moved to Fiorentina)
7. Michael Kayode
Nationality: Italian (Nigerian descent)
Former Clubs: Fiorentina academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Michael Kayode has emerged as a promising right-back rotation option following his graduation from Fiorentina’s academy, the Italian-Nigerian defender providing pace, physicality, and crossing. The 21-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.5 per 90) and crossing (36% accuracy) created 2 assists in 2025/26. Kayode’s contract runs through 2029.
8. Pietro Comuzzo
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Fiorentina academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Pietro Comuzzo has provided centre-back depth following his graduation from Fiorentina’s youth setup. The 20-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
Midfielders
1. Giacomo Bonaventura (Captain)
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Atalanta, Milan
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2020)
Giacomo Bonaventura has become Fiorentina’s captain and creative heartbeat, the Italian veteran providing passing range, set-piece delivery, and leadership across six seasons at the Franchi. The 36-year-old’s passing (5.2 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion) and composure under pressure enable Fiorentina to build play through midfield. His set-piece delivery (5 assists from corners and free kicks in 2025/26) adds significant value. Bonaventura’s finishing (5 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (7 assists) provide balanced output. Bonaventura’s leadership, formalised as club captain, manages Fiorentina’s dressing room through veteran authority and professional standards. Bonaventura’s contract expires in 2027, with a coaching role likely thereafter.
2. Rolando Mandragora
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Genoa, Juventus, Udinese (loan), Torino (loan), Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2022)
Rolando Mandragora has become Fiorentina’s midfield anchor, the Italian international providing passing range, tactical intelligence, and physical presence across four seasons at the club. The 28-year-old’s passing (5.0 progressive passes per 90, 90% completion) and composure under pressure enable Fiorentina to build play through midfield. His tackling (2.9 per 90) and interceptions (2.3 per 90) provide midfield security. Mandragora’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Edoardo Bove
Nationality: Italian (covered in Roma; arrived at Fiorentina on loan)
Former Clubs: Roma, Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: Loan from Roma (2025)
Edoardo Bove’s season-long loan from Roma added Italian energy, tackling, and midfield depth to Fiorentina’s squad. The 23-year-old’s work rate (11.6 kilometres per match) and pressing (11.3 pressures per 90) provide functional depth. Bove’s loan expires at the end of the 2025/26 season.
4. Andrea Colpani
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Monza
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2025)
Andrea Colpani’s summer 2025 arrival from Monza added Italian creativity, dribbling, and goal threat to Fiorentina’s attacking midfield options. The 26-year-old’s finishing (6 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (5 assists) provide functional depth. Colpani’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Amir Richardson
Nationality: Moroccan (French-born)
Former Clubs: Le Havre, Reims
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2025)
Amir Richardson’s summer 2025 arrival from Reims added Moroccan international energy, physicality, and midfield depth to Fiorentina’s squad. The 23-year-old’s tackling (2.7 per 90) and work rate provide functional depth. Richardson’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Lucas Beltrán
Nationality: Argentine (covered in forwards; operates as attacking midfielder/striker)
7. Gino Infantino
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: Rosario Central, Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2024)
Gino Infantino has provided midfield depth following his arrival from Rosario Central, the Argentine midfielder offering energy, dribbling, and potential. The 22-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
Forwards
1. Moise Kean
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Juventus, Verona (loan), Everton, Paris Saint-Germain (loan), Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2024)
Moise Kean has been revitalised at Fiorentina following his permanent signing from Juventus, the Italian international providing physicality, finishing, and pace that have justified his transfer fee. The 25-year-old’s finishing (15 goals in 2025/26) and conversion rate (26%) provide consistent scoring threat. His hold-up play (72% success receiving back to goal) and aerial duel success (80%) occupy defenders, creating space for wingers and midfielders. Kean’s work rate pressing centre-backs (10.7 pressures per 90) sets Fiorentina’s defensive tone from the front. Kean’s contract runs through 2029.
2. Nicolás González
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: Argentinos Juniors, Stuttgart, Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: £20 million (2021)
Nicolás González has become one of Serie A’s most complete wingers, the Argentine international providing finishing, dribbling, and work rate that have attracted persistent interest from Premier League clubs. The 27-year-old’s finishing (12 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (8 assists) provide elite production from the right flank. His dribbling (3.7 successful take-ons per 90) and acceleration (0-30 km/h in 2.6 seconds) terrorise defenders. González’s defensive work rate—tracking full-backs (1.9 tackles per 90)—suits Palladino’s demands. González’s contract runs through 2029, with Fiorentina rejecting January 2026 approaches.
3. Jonathan Ikoné
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Paris Saint-Germain, Lille
Transfer Fee: £12 million (2022)
Jonathan Ikoné has provided wide depth following his arrival from Lille, the French international offering dribbling, creativity, and versatility across the frontline. The 27-year-old’s dribbling (3.4 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) provide functional depth. Ikoné’s contract runs through 2028.
4. Lucas Beltrán
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: River Plate
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2023)
Lucas Beltrán has provided striker and attacking midfield depth following his arrival from River Plate, the Argentine forward offering movement, finishing, and technical quality. The 24-year-old’s finishing (6 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (4 assists) provide functional depth. Beltrán’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Christian Kouamé
Nationality: Ivorian
Former Clubs: Genoa, Cagliari (loan), Anderlecht (loan), Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2022)
Christian Kouamé has provided wide and striker depth following his long service, the Ivorian international offering physicality, pace, and work rate. The 27-year-old’s finishing (5 goals in 2025/26) provides functional depth. Kouamé’s contract runs through 2028.
6. Riccardo Sottil
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Fiorentina academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Riccardo Sottil has provided wide depth following his graduation from Fiorentina’s academy, the Italian winger offering pace, dribbling, and creativity. The 26-year-old’s finishing (3 goals in 2025/26) provides functional depth. Sottil’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Josip Brekalo
Nationality: Croatian
Former Clubs: VfL Wolfsburg, Torino (loan)
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2024)
Josip Brekalo has provided emergency wide depth following his arrival from VfL Wolfsburg, the Croatian international offering dribbling and creativity. The 27-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Conclusion
Fiorentina’s 2025/26 squad represents the most talented and tactically balanced group assembled since the club’s Coppa Italia triumphs of the 1990s and early 2000s, a testament to Raffaele Palladino’s coaching, the recruitment team’s intelligence (Kean, Pongračić, Colpani), and the academy’s continued production (Ranieri, Kayode, Sottil). The defence, anchored by Luca Ranieri’s Italian leadership and Marin Pongračić’s Croatian physicality, provides platform for Palladino’s possession-based, attacking system. The midfield, dominated by Giacomo Bonaventura’s veteran creativity and Rolando Mandragora’s Italian composure, controls matches through pressing, technical quality, and tactical intelligence. The attack, headlined by Moise Kean’s Italian physicality and Nicolás González’s Argentine wizardry, carries genuine goal threat against any opponent. Crucially, Fiorentina has balanced immediate competitiveness with long-term planning; Kean, González, Pongračić, and Kayode represent significant resale value while contributing immediately. The looming challenge involves maintaining European qualification (Conference League or Europa League) despite competing with financially superior clubs—and finally converting promising campaigns into silverware (Fiorentina has lost successive Conference League finals in 2023 and 2024). Yet the Stadio Franchi’s legendary, passionate atmosphere—amplified by the Curva Fiesole’s relentless support—provides emotional fuel. Fiorentina no longer hopes merely to compete for Europe; they expect to challenge for trophies. This squad appears equipped to deliver another European campaign and perhaps finally lift a cup. Forza Viola.
