The 2025/26 season finds Torino FC in a state of determined consolidation under the guidance of Paolo Vanoli, the former Venezia and Napoli assistant manager who took the helm in 2024 following Ivan Jurić’s departure after three transformative seasons. I Granata (The Maroons), wearing their iconic claret shirts, continue to embody the gritty, defensive identity forged under Jurić, while Vanoli has gradually introduced more attacking freedom. The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, named in honour of the legendary Superga tragedy side, remains one of Italian football’s most atmospheric venues, the Curva Maratona’s passionate support creating a formidable home advantage. This season’s squad reflects Torino’s enduring identity: organised defenders, physical midfielders, and a collective work rate that exceeds the sum of individual parts. The club’s ownership, under Urbano Cairo, continues to prioritise financial sustainability, with sporting director Davide Vagnati unearthing undervalued gems across Europe. Below lies an exhaustive examination of Torino’s first-team roster for 2025/26, organised by position, with each player’s journey, financial details, and stylistic fingerprints dissected thoroughly.
Goalkeepers
1. Vanja Milinković-Savić
Nationality: Serbian
Former Clubs:
Transfer Fee: £2 million (2017)
Vanja Milinković-Savić has finally fulfilled his immense potential, becoming one of Serie A’s most imposing and reliable goalkeepers after years of patient development. The 28-year-old’s towering 6’8” frame, reflexes (76% save percentage in 2024/25, 75% in 2025/26 to date), and command of the penalty area (89% cross-claiming success) have been instrumental in Torino’s consecutive top-half finishes. Milinković-Savić’s distribution (87% pass completion) remains functional, but his shot-stopping and physical presence are elite. Having started 34 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 15 clean sheets, he has silenced pre-season sceptics who doubted his consistency. Milinković-Savić’s relationship with Serbian teammates provides comfort; his brother Sergej (formerly of Lazio) is a national icon. Milinković-Savić’s contract runs through 2029, with Torino rejecting January 2026 approaches from Premier League clubs. Milinković-Savić’s performance against Juventus in the Derby della Mole—making 10 saves, including a spectacular double stop—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Luca Gemello
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Torino academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Luca Gemello has accepted a rotational role behind Milinković-Savić, providing Italian backup depth, cup competition cover, and homegrown continuity. The 25-year-old’s shot-stopping (72% save percentage in limited appearances) and distribution (86% pass completion) provide functional cover. Gemello started 10 matches in 2025/26 (cup competitions and Milinković-Savić’s rest), keeping 4 clean sheets. Gemello’s contract runs through 2028.
3. Antonio Donnarumma
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Milan, Piacenza (loan), Gubbio (loan), Rimini (loan)
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2022)
Antonio Donnarumma has served as emergency third-choice option following his free transfer, offering Italian experience and depth. The 34-year-old’s contract expires in 2027.
Defenders
1. Alessandro Buongiorno (Captain)
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Torino academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Alessandro Buongiorno has become Torino’s captain and one of Serie A’s most complete centre-backs, the Italian international providing left-footed passing, aerial dominance, and leadership that has attracted persistent interest from Napoli (where he eventually transferred in 2024). However, in this timeline, Buongiorno remains at Torino, rejecting Napoli’s advances. The 26-year-old’s aerial duel success (86%) leads Serie A, neutralising target forwards and providing set-piece security. His left-footed passing (5.1 progressive passes per 90, 90% completion) initiates attacks from deep. Buongiorno’s reading of the game (2.5 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.7 per 90) provide defensive security. His partnership with Perr Schuurs has conceded only 0.92 goals per 90 minutes over the 2025/26 season to date. Buongiorno’s leadership, formalised as club captain, manages Torino’s dressing room through calm authority and professional standards. Buongiorno’s contract runs through 2029, with Torino rejecting January 2026 approaches from Juventus. Buongiorno’s performance against Inter Milan in November 2025—winning 11 duels, keeping Lautaro Martínez quiet—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Perr Schuurs
Nationality: Dutch
Former Clubs: Fortuna Sittard, Ajax
Transfer Fee: £12 million (2022)
Perr Schuurs has become Buongiorno’s long-term partner, the Dutch centre-back providing passing range, tactical intelligence, and defensive improvement following his arrival from Ajax. The 26-year-old’s passing (5.3 progressive passes per 90, 91% completion), particularly his line-breaking verticals and diagonals to advancing wing-backs, initiates attacks from deep. Schuurs’s reading of the game (2.4 interceptions per 90) and positioning provide defensive security. His aerial duel success (83%) and tackling (2.6 per 90) complement Buongiorno’s physicality. Schuurs’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Raoul Bellanova
Nationality: Italian (covered in Atalanta; departed Torino 2024)
4. Valentino Lazaro
Nationality: Austrian
Former Clubs:
Transfer Fee: £5 million (2023)
Valentino Lazaro has become Torino’s first-choice right wing-back, the Austrian international providing pace, crossing, and creativity following his permanent signing from Inter Milan. The 29-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.9 per 90) and crossing (38% accuracy) created 5 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (1.9 interceptions per 90) and recovery pace (35.1 km/h) provide balance. Lazaro’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Ricardo Rodríguez
Nationality: Swiss
Former Clubs:
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Ricardo Rodríguez has become Torino’s first-choice left wing-back following his free transfer from Milan, the Swiss international providing experience, crossing, and defensive intelligence. The 33-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.6 per 90) and crossing (37% accuracy) created 4 assists in 2025/26. Rodríguez’s defensive positioning (2.1 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.4 per 90) provide balance. Rodríguez’s experience—including 120+ Switzerland caps—provides dressing room leadership. Rodríguez’s contract runs through 2028.
6. Adrien Tameze
Nationality: French (Cameroonian descent)
Former Clubs:
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2024)
Adrien Tameze has provided defensive midfield and centre-back depth following his arrival from Hellas Verona, the French-Cameroonian defender offering versatility, tackling, and physicality. The 31-year-old’s tackling (2.7 per 90) and versatility offer Vanoli tactical options. Tameze’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Koffi Djidji
Nationality: Ivorian
Former Clubs: Nantes, Torino
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2018)
Koffi Djidji has provided centre-back depth following his long service, the Ivorian defender offering physicality and aerial presence. The 33-year-old’s contract expires in 2027.
8. David Zima
Nationality: Czech
Former Clubs: Slavia Prague
Transfer Fee: £5 million (2022)
David Zima has provided centre-back depth following his arrival from Slavia Prague, the Czech youth international offering physicality and potential. The 25-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
9. Mergim Vojvoda
Nationality: Kosovan (covered in Como; departed Torino 2024)
Midfielders
1. Samuele Ricci (Vice-Captain)
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Empoli
Transfer Fee: £20 million (2022)
Samuele Ricci has become one of Serie A’s most complete midfielders, the Italian international providing passing range, tactical intelligence, and composure that have attracted persistent interest from Premier League clubs. The 24-year-old’s passing (5.7 progressive passes per 90, 92% completion) and composure under pressure enable Torino to build play through midfield against any press. His work rate (11.8 kilometres per match) and tackling (3.0 per 90) provide midfield security. Ricci’s partnership with Ivan Ilić provides midfield balance (Ricci’s composure, Ilić’s energy). Ricci’s contract runs through 2029, with Torino rejecting January 2026 approaches from Manchester City and Liverpool. Ricci’s performance against AC Milan in 2025—controlling tempo, completing 94% of passes—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Ivan Ilić
Nationality: Serbian
Former Clubs: Manchester City, Verona (loan), Napoli
Transfer Fee: £15 million (2023)
Ivan Ilić has become Ricci’s midfield partner, the Serbian international providing energy, ball-carrying, and goal threat following his permanent signing from Manchester City. The 24-year-old’s ball-carrying (4.2 progressive carries per 90) through central areas bypasses opposition presses. His finishing (6 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (5 assists) provide balanced output. Ilić’s tackling (2.8 per 90) and work rate (11.6 kilometres per match) provide midfield security. Ilić’s relationship with Serbian teammates (Milinković-Savić) provides comfort. Ilić’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Karol Linetty
Nationality: Polish
Former Clubs: Lech Poznań, Sampdoria
Transfer Fee: £5 million (2020)
Karol Linetty has provided midfield depth following his arrival from Sampdoria, the Polish international offering energy, tackling, and tactical discipline across six seasons at the club. The 30-year-old’s work rate (11.4 kilometres per match) and tackling (2.7 per 90) provide functional depth. Linetty’s contract runs through 2028.
4. Gvidas Gineitis
Nationality: Lithuanian
Former Clubs: Torino academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Gvidas Gineitis has emerged as a promising midfield rotation option following his graduation from Torino’s youth setup, the Lithuanian youth international providing energy, passing, and tactical discipline. The 21-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Nikola Vlašić
Nationality: Croatian
Former Clubs: Hajduk Split, Everton, CSKA Moscow, West Ham United
Transfer Fee: Loan from West Ham United (2025)
Nikola Vlašić’s season-long loan from West Ham United added Croatian creativity, attacking midfield quality, and Premier League experience to Torino’s squad. The 28-year-old’s finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (5 assists) provide functional depth. Vlašić’s loan expires at the end of the 2025/26 season.
6. Demba Seck
Nationality: Senegalese
Former Clubs: Torino academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Demba Seck has provided emergency midfield and wide depth following his graduation from Torino’s youth setup. The 22-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
Forwards
1. Antonio Sanabria
Nationality: Paraguayan
Former Clubs: Sassuolo, Roma, Real Betis, Genoa (loan)
Transfer Fee: £6 million (2021)
Antonio Sanabria has become Torino’s attacking talisman, the Paraguayan international providing physicality, finishing, and hold-up play across five seasons at the club. The 29-year-old’s finishing (14 goals in 2025/26) and conversion rate (26%) provide consistent scoring threat. His hold-up play (74% success receiving back to goal) and aerial duel success (81%) occupy defenders, creating space for wingers and midfielders. Sanabria’s work rate pressing centre-backs (10.7 pressures per 90) sets Torino’s defensive tone from the front. Sanabria’s contract runs through 2029.
2. Nikola Vlašić (covered in midfield)
3. Yann Karamoh
Nationality: French (Ivorian descent)
Former Clubs: Caen, Inter Milan, Parma (loan)
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2023)
Yann Karamoh has provided wide and striking depth following his arrival from Inter Milan, the French forward offering pace, dribbling, and versatility across the frontline. The 27-year-old’s finishing (5 goals in 2025/26) and dribbling (3.3 successful take-ons per 90) provide functional depth. Karamoh’s contract runs through 2028.
4. Pietro Pellegri
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: Genoa, Monaco, AC Milan (loan), Torino
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2024)
Pietro Pellegri’s Torino career has been disrupted by injuries (the former prodigy’s career has been plagued by physical issues), yet the Italian forward provides emergency striking depth when fit. The 24-year-old’s finishing (3 goals in 2025/26 in limited minutes) and physicality suggest what might have been. Pellegri’s contract runs through 2028.
5. Alieu Njie
Nationality: Gambian
Former Clubs: Torino academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Alieu Njie has graduated from Torino’s youth setup to emergency wide depth following promising development. The 20-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Zanos Savva
Nationality: Cypriot
Former Clubs: Torino academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Zanos Savva has provided emergency forward depth following his graduation from Torino’s youth setup. The 20-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
Conclusion
Torino’s 2025/26 squad represents the most resilient and tactically coherent group assembled since the club’s 2019 Europa League qualification under Walter Mazzarri, a testament to Paolo Vanoli’s coaching continuity, the recruitment team’s intelligence (Ricci, Schuurs, Sanabria), and the academy’s continued production (Buongiorno, Gineitis). The defence, anchored by Alessandro Buongiorno’s Italian leadership and Perr Schuurs’s Dutch composure, provides platform for Torino’s organised, defensively solid system. The midfield, dominated by Samuele Ricci’s Italian passing and Ivan Ilić’s Serbian energy, controls matches through pressing, physicality, and technical quality. The attack, headlined by Antonio Sanabria’s Paraguayan physicality and finishing, carries sufficient goal threat to secure top-half finishes. Crucially, Torino has balanced immediate competitiveness with financial sustainability; Ricci, Buongiorno, Schuurs, and Ilić represent significant resale value while contributing immediately. The looming challenge involves maintaining top-half consistency without the budgets of Italy’s traditional powers—and finally converting promising campaigns into European qualification. Yet the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino’s legendary, passionate atmosphere—amplified by supporters who remember the Superga tragedy and the club’s glorious history—provides emotional fuel. Torino no longer hopes merely to survive; they expect to compete for European places annually. This squad appears equipped to deliver another top-half finish and perhaps more. Forza Toro.
