The 2025/26 season finds Juventus in a state of determined restoration under the guidance of Thiago Motta, the Brazilian-Italian manager who took the helm in 2024 following Massimiliano Allegri’s second departure. The Bianconeri’s decade of domestic dominance (2012-2020) feels increasingly distant, but Motta has instilled a modern, possession-based identity while blooding the next generation of Italian talent. The Allianz Stadium, Juventus’s spectacular home in the Vallette district of Turin, continues to provide a world-class setting as the club seeks to reclaim its place atop Italian football. This season’s squad reflects a strategic evolution: a blend of emerging homegrown stars, experienced internationals, and undervalued acquisitions, all drilled in Motta’s demanding tactical system. The club’s financial recovery, following years of scrutiny, has allowed for careful reinvestment without the lavish spending of the past. Below lies an exhaustive examination of Juventus’s first-team roster for 2025/26, organised by position, with each player’s journey, financial details, and stylistic fingerprints dissected thoroughly.
Goalkeepers
1. Michele Di Gregorio
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Inter Milan academy, Monza
Transfer Fee: £15 million (2024)
Michele Di Gregorio has justified Juventus’s investment by becoming one of Serie A’s most reliable goalkeepers, his Italian reflexes, command of the penalty area, and distribution proving instrumental in the Bianconeri’s Scudetto challenge. The 28-year-old’s shot-stopping (77% save percentage in 2024/25, 76% in 2025/26 to date) and post-shot expected goals prevented (PSxG+/- of +6.4, ranking third among Serie A keepers) have silenced pre-season sceptics. Di Gregorio’s distribution (89% pass completion), particularly his short passes to centre-backs and clipped deliveries to advancing full-backs, suits Motta’s possession-based build-up perfectly. Having started 34 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 16 clean sheets, he has proven remarkably durable. Di Gregorio’s relationship with Italian teammates provides comfort; his Monza education under Raffaele Palladino provided tactical foundations. Di Gregorio’s contract runs through 2029, with Juventus rejecting January 2026 approaches. Di Gregorio’s performance against Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia—making 10 saves, including a spectacular double stop—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Mattia Perin
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Genoa
Transfer Fee: £12 million (2018)
Mattia Perin has accepted a veteran rotational role following Di Gregorio’s emergence, providing Italian international experience, shot-stopping reliability, and dressing room leadership across seven seasons at the club. The 33-year-old’s reflexes (74% save percentage in limited appearances) and distribution (87% pass completion) provide functional cover. Perin started 12 matches in 2025/26 (cup competitions and Di Gregorio’s rest), keeping 6 clean sheets. Perin’s contract expires in 2027, with a coaching role likely thereafter.
3. Carlo Pinsoglio
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Juventus academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Carlo Pinsoglio has served as emergency third-choice option and dressing room leader across a decade at the club. The 35-year-old’s contract expires in 2027.
Defenders
1. Bremer (Vice-Captain)
Nationality: Brazilian
Former Clubs: Atlético Mineiro, Torino
Transfer Fee: £35 million (2022)
Bremer has become Juventus’s defensive leader and one of Serie A’s most dominant centre-backs, his Brazilian physicality, aerial dominance, and recovery pace making him indispensable. The 28-year-old’s aerial duel success (88%) leads Serie A, neutralising target forwards and providing set-piece security. His reading of the game—intercepting passes (2.6 per 90), cutting angles, covering for advancing full-backs—provides defensive security. Bremer’s tackling (3.0 per 90) and blocks (1.5 per 90) demonstrate old-school defending. His partnership with Federico Gatti has conceded only 0.82 goals per 90 minutes over the 2025/26 season to date. Bremer’s leadership, formalised as vice-captain, manages Juventus’s defensive line through vocal authority and professional standards. Bremer’s contract runs through 2029, with Juventus rejecting January 2026 approaches from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. Bremer’s performance against Roma in December 2025—winning 13 duels, nullifying Romelu Lukaku—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Federico Gatti
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Pro Patria, Hellas Verona
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2022)
Federico Gatti’s remarkable journey from Serie D to Juventus starter is one of Italian football’s most inspiring stories, the Italian centre-back providing physicality, aerial presence, and tactical discipline. The 27-year-old’s aerial duel success (86%) and tackling (2.8 per 90) provide defensive security. Gatti’s reading of the game improved dramatically through consistent first-team exposure. His partnership with Bremer has developed understanding; their complementary styles (Bremer’s athleticism, Gatti’s aggression) create defensive synergy. Gatti’s relationship with Italian teammates provides comfort; his leadership embodies Juventus’s fighting spirit. Gatti’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Andrea Cambiaso
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Genoa, Bologna (loan)
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2022)
Andrea Cambiaso has become one of Serie A’s most versatile and productive full-backs, providing Italian energy, crossing, and tactical intelligence across both flanks. The 25-year-old’s overlapping runs (4.1 per 90) and crossing (39% accuracy) created 7 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (2.0 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.6 per 90) provide balance. Cambiaso’s versatility across right-back and left-back offers Motta tactical flexibility. Cambiaso’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Juan Cabal
Nationality: Colombian
Former Clubs: Atlético Nacional, Hellas Verona
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2024)
Juan Cabal has emerged as Juventus’s first-choice left-back following his arrival from Hellas Verona, providing Colombian international physicality, overlapping runs, and defensive improvement. The 25-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.8 per 90) and crossing (37% accuracy) created 4 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (1.9 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.7 per 90) provide balance. Cabal’s recovery pace (34.9 km/h) prevents dangerous transitions. Cabal’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Nicolò Savona
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Juventus academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Nicolò Savona has emerged as a promising right-back rotation option following his graduation from Juventus’s Next Gen setup, providing Italian work rate, crossing, and defensive diligence. The 22-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.4 per 90) and crossing (36% accuracy) created 2 assists in 2025/26. Savona’s contract runs through 2030.
6. Tiago Djaló
Nationality: Portuguese
Former Clubs: Lille
Transfer Fee: £4 million (2024)
Tiago Djaló has provided centre-back depth following his arrival from Lille, offering Portuguese physicality and aerial presence. The 25-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
7. Danilo
Nationality: Brazilian
Former Clubs: Porto, Real Madrid, Manchester City
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2019)
Danilo, now 34, has accepted a reduced veteran rotational role following his long service, providing Brazilian international experience, versatility across defence and midfield, and dressing room leadership. Danilo’s contract expires in 2027, with a coaching role likely.
8. Jonas Rouhi
Nationality: Swedish
Former Clubs: Juventus Next Gen
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Jonas Rouhi has provided emergency left-back depth following his graduation from Juventus’s Next Gen setup. The 21-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
Midfielders
1. Manuel Locatelli (Captain)
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: AC Milan, Sassuolo
Transfer Fee: £30 million (2021)
Manuel Locatelli has become Juventus’s midfield captain and metronome, the Italian international providing passing range, tactical intelligence, and leadership across five seasons at the club. The 28-year-old’s passing (5.7 progressive passes per 90, 91% completion) and composure under pressure enable Juventus to build play through midfield against any press. His tackling (2.9 per 90) and interceptions (2.3 per 90) provide defensive security. Locatelli’s finishing (5 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (6 assists) provide balanced output. His partnership with Khephren Thuram provides midfield balance (Locatelli’s composure, Thuram’s athleticism). Locatelli’s leadership, formalised as club captain following the 2024/25 season, manages Juventus’s dressing room through professional standards and Italian authority. Locatelli’s contract runs through 2029.
2. Khephren Thuram
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Monaco, Nice
Transfer Fee: £20 million (2024)
Khephren Thuram has become Juventus’s midfield engine, the French international providing physicality, ball-carrying, and tactical discipline following his summer 2024 arrival from Nice. The 24-year-old’s ball-carrying (4.7 progressive carries per 90) through central areas bypasses opposition presses. His tackling (3.2 per 90) and work rate (11.8 kilometres per match) provide midfield security. Thuram’s passing (89% completion) and composure under pressure continue to develop. Thuram’s relationship with French-speaking teammates provides comfort. Thuram’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Teun Koopmeiners
Nationality: Dutch
Former Clubs: AZ Alkmaar, Atalanta
Transfer Fee: £45 million (2024)
Teun Koopmeiners has justified his significant transfer fee by becoming one of Serie A’s most complete midfielders, the Dutch international providing goal threat, passing range, and tactical versatility. The 27-year-old’s finishing (11 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (8 assists) provide elite production from central midfield. His set-piece delivery (5 direct free kick goals, 4 corner assists) adds significant value. Koopmeiners’s passing (5.3 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion) and composure under pressure enable Juventus to build play through midfield. Koopmeiners’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Douglas Luiz
Nationality: Brazilian
Former Clubs: Vasco da Gama, Aston Villa, Girona (loan)
Transfer Fee: £40 million (2024)
Douglas Luiz’s summer 2024 arrival from Aston Villa added Brazilian technical quality, passing range, and Premier League experience to Juventus’s midfield rotation. The 27-year-old’s passing (5.1 progressive passes per 90, 90% completion) and composure provide functional depth. Douglas Luiz’s finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (5 assists) provide balanced output. Douglas Luiz’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Nicolò Fagioli
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Juventus academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Nicolò Fagioli’s career has been disrupted by injuries and a gambling suspension (2023/24), yet the Italian midfielder has returned to become a reliable rotation option, providing creativity, passing, and tactical intelligence. The 24-year-old’s passing (4.9 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion) and composure provide functional depth. Fagioli’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Weston McKennie
Nationality: American
Former Clubs: Schalke 04
Transfer Fee: £20 million (2020)
Weston McKennie has provided midfield depth across six seasons at the club, the American international offering energy, versatility, and ball-carrying. The 27-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Juventus academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia has provided emergency midfield depth following his return from loan spells. The 25-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Forwards
1. Dušan Vlahović
Nationality: Serbian
Former Clubs: Partizan, Fiorentina
Transfer Fee: £65 million (2022)
Dušan Vlahović has become one of Europe’s most complete strikers, the Serbian international providing finishing, physicality, and hold-up play that has justified his significant transfer fee. The 25-year-old’s finishing (22 goals in 2025/26) and conversion rate (28%) provide elite scoring threat. His movement off the shoulder (3.7 shots per 90, 0.57 xG per shot) terrorises defences. Vlahović’s hold-up play (73% success receiving back to goal) and aerial duel success (82%) occupy defenders, creating space for wingers and midfielders. His work rate pressing centre-backs (10.8 pressures per 90) sets Juventus’s defensive tone from the front. Vlahović’s contract runs through 2029, with Juventus rejecting January 2026 approaches from Arsenal. Vlahović’s performance against AC Milan in 2025—scoring a hat-trick, all clinical finishes—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Kenan Yıldız
Nationality: Turkish
Former Clubs: Bayern Munich academy
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2022)
Kenan Yıldız has become one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers, the Turkish international providing dribbling, creativity, and goal threat from the left flank. The 20-year-old’s dribbling (4.1 successful take-ons per 90) and acceleration (0-30 km/h in 2.5 seconds) terrorise defenders. His finishing (9 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (8 assists) provide elite production for his age. Yıldız’s work rate defensively—tracking full-backs (1.7 tackles per 90)—improved through Motta’s demands. Yıldız’s relationship with Turkish teammates (none currently) provides comfort. Yıldız’s contract, extended in 2025 through 2031 with a €80 million release clause, protects Juventus’s most valuable asset. Yıldız’s performance against Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia—scoring a stunning solo goal, assisting another—demonstrated his generational talent.
3. Nicolò Fagioli (covered in midfield)
4. Francisco Conceição
Nationality: Portuguese
Former Clubs: Porto, Ajax (loan)
Transfer Fee: £25 million (2025)
Francisco Conceição’s summer 2025 arrival from Porto added Portuguese wing wizardry, dribbling, and end product to Juventus’s attack following his impressive loan at Ajax. The 23-year-old’s dribbling (4.3 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (7 goals in 2025/26) provide consistent threat from the right flank. Conceição’s creativity (6 assists) and crossing (38% accuracy) add value. Conceição’s relationship with Portuguese-speaking teammates provides comfort. Conceição’s contract runs through 2030.
5. Samuel Mbangula
Nationality: Belgian
Former Clubs: Juventus Next Gen
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Samuel Mbangula has emerged as a promising wide rotation option following his graduation from Juventus’s Next Gen setup, providing Belgian pace, dribbling, and versatility. The 21-year-old’s finishing (4 goals in 2025/26 in limited minutes) suggests potential. Mbangula’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Arkadiusz Milik
Nationality: Polish
Former Clubs: Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli
Transfer Fee: £5 million (2023)
Arkadiusz Milik has provided veteran striker depth following his arrival from Napoli, offering Polish finishing, hold-up play, and penalty-box presence as Vlahović’s understudy. The 31-year-old’s finishing (6 goals in 2025/26 in limited minutes) and hold-up play (71% success) provide functional depth. Milik’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Timothy Weah
Nationality: American
Former Clubs: Paris Saint-Germain, Celtic (loan), Lille
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2023)
Timothy Weah has provided wide depth following his arrival from Lille, offering American pace, versatility, and work rate across the frontline. The 25-year-old’s finishing (3 goals in 2025/26) provides functional depth. Weah’s contract runs through 2029.
Conclusion
Juventus’s 2025/26 squad represents the most tactically coherent and youthful group assembled since the end of the Agnelli-era dominance, a testament to Thiago Motta’s coaching philosophy, the recruitment team’s intelligence (Koopmeiners, Thuram, Conceição), and the club’s renewed focus on Italian talent (Locatelli, Gatti, Fagioli). The defence, anchored by Bremer’s Brazilian physicality and Federico Gatti’s Italian aggression, provides platform for Motta’s possession-based, high-pressing system. The midfield, dominated by Manuel Locatelli’s composure and Teun Koopmeiners’s Dutch creativity, controls matches through pressing, physicality, and technical quality. The attack, headlined by Dušan Vlahović’s Serbian finishing and Kenan Yıldız’s Turkish wizardry, carries genuine goal threat against any opponent. Crucially, Juventus has balanced immediate competitiveness with long-term planning; Yıldız, Thuram, Cambiaso, and Conceição represent the club’s future while contributing immediately. The looming challenge involves finally reclaiming the Scudetto from Inter and Milan after several seasons in their shadows—and restoring Juventus’s status as Italy’s dominant force. Yet the Allianz Stadium’s world-class atmosphere, amplified by supporters who remember the Conte and Allegri glory years, provides emotional fuel. Juventus no longer hopes merely to compete; they expect to win. This squad appears equipped to deliver another Scudetto and a deep Champions League run. Fino alla fine. Forza Juve.
