Riccardo Calafiori

Defender #33
Age 23 years
Nationality Italy
Market Value €40M

Career

A
2024 Arsenal from Bologna
B
2023 Bologna from FC Basel 1893
FB1
2022 FC Basel 1893 from AS Roma
AR
2022 AS Roma from Genoa
G
2022 Genoa from AS Roma

Riccardo Calafiori is Arsenal's Gold Wall. Since arriving in North London, the Italian defender has integrated seamlessly into a squad with which he has already secured three Emirates Cup trophies. At 24, he represents a high-pedigree signing that brings continental experience and tactical flexibility to the Gunners' backline.

Functioning as a Gold Wall, Calafiori has demonstrated his defensive utility across 18 appearances this season. While he is currently searching for rhythm and going through a quiet spell, his 1345 minutes on the pitch highlight his importance to the defensive rotation. His underlying data is anchored by a Workrate score of 84, reflecting the high-energy approach required to excel in the Premier League. As a SQUAD PLAYER, he provides a reliable option for a team that has maintained an incredible run without conceding multiple goals, proving his worth even when form fluctuates.

With his market value currently at €40M and showing a rising trend, Calafiori is a blue-chip asset for the club. As Arsenal enters a crucial title race, his presence in the squad remains vital for maintaining the defensive Balance required to compete at the highest level.

Player Rating

Riccardo Calafiori
37
Rating
7
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 56
🎯 Clutch 44
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 47
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Riccardo Calafiori is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Arsenal. Evidence: 18.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (78/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Physically Strong.

Riccardo Calafiori Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 61%
Weight 85%
Experience 30%

vs Premier League

Height 70%
Weight 89%
Experience 32%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 72 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 54 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 78 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 47 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 72
Shooting 54
Defense 53
Workrate 78
Passing 47
Key Strength 78 Workrate
Area to Watch 47 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Riccardo Calafiori this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 17, 2026 Arsenal 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Champions League ' - - - 37 Emirates Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Arsenal 2-0 Everton Premier League 74' 7.3 0 0 42 Emirates Stadium
Mar 11, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal UEFA Champions League ' - - - 71 BayArena
Mar 04, 2026 Brighton 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 30' 6.3 0 0 24 Amex Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea Premier League 0' - 0 0 56 Emirates Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal Premier League 0' - 0 0 60 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Feb 18, 2026 Wolves 2-2 Arsenal Premier League 6' - 0 0 69 Molineux Stadium
Feb 12, 2026 Brentford 1-1 Arsenal Premier League 16' 6.6 0 0 51 Brentford Community Stadium
Feb 07, 2026 Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland Premier League 67' 6.9 0 0 57 Emirates Stadium
Jan 31, 2026 Leeds 0-4 Arsenal Premier League 18' 6.3 0 0 54 Elland Road
Jan 28, 2026 Arsenal 3-2 Kairat Almaty UEFA Champions League 45' 5.9 0 0 100 Emirates Stadium
Dec 20, 2025 Everton 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 90' 6.9 0 0 37 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Dec 10, 2025 Club Brugge KV 0-3 Arsenal UEFA Champions League 27' 7.0 0 0 50 Jan Breydel Stadion
Dec 06, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal Premier League 86' 6.5 0 0 90 Villa Park
Dec 03, 2025 Arsenal 2-0 Brentford Premier League 94' 7.2 0 0 48 Emirates Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Riccardo Calafiori's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €40.0M
Peak Value €45.0M (Q3'24)
€45.0M €22.5M €0
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