Calhanoglu and Vlahovic complete Serie A MVP Awards

Scudetto winner with Inter Hakan Calhanoglu and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic were named among the MVPs of the 2023-24 Serie A season, snubbing Capocannoniere Lautaro Martinez.

The awards were announced this afternoon by the Lega Serie A and raised a few eyebrows.

Michele Di Gregorio of Monza was named Goalkeeper of the Season, Alessandro Bastoni at Inter was Defender of the Season, his Nerazzurri teammate Calhanoglu the best Midfielder and Juve forward Vlahovic the Striker of the Season.

These awards were not voted for by anyone, but calculated using the Stats Perform analysis that takes into consideration more than just goals and assists, but also movement off the ball, efficiency and fitness levels.

Why Vlahovic beat Lautaro Martinez

So while Vlahovic scored only 16 goals compared to 24 for Capocannoniere Lautaro Martinez, the Serbian statistically made a greater contribution, according to this model.

Lautaro Martinez also had the upper hand in terms of assists with six to the Juve hitman’s three in Serie A this season.

Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee was named MVP for the Under-23 players in the league.

All these players will receive the MVP award ahead of the final games of the campaign this weekend.