Matteo Politano

Politano's current-season form is level with last season (Season 31→31), while his Rating held around 31. His peak season for form remains 2023/24 (Season 43).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Napoli · 3rd	1	0	0	6.3	31	31
2025/26	Napoli · 2nd	34	2	5	6.9	31	31
2024/25	Napoli · 1st	37	3	4	7.01	51	28
2023/24	Napoli · 10th	37	8	5	7.23	55	43
2022/23	Napoli · 1st	27	3	3	6.89	56	20

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 10 earlier seasons in the full career.

Italy · international

Side	Apps	G
Italy	21	5
Italy U21	1	0
Italy U19	2	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Experienced headCentre-forward

M. Politano is a 33-year-old centre-forward at Napoli, rated 29.5 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter this season (64.7% of available minutes). He brings 0.28 goal contributions per 90 (0.08 goals, 0.2 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Politano.

On the season, Politano graded 28 for current form (age-blind), on 2 goals and 5 assists in 34 appearances (0.285 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 31 → 31). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 30. At 33 Politano is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 10 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2023/24Trending downBreakout: 2023/24

29.5

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

27.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

64.7%

Minutes

a regular starter

0.28

Goal contrib / 90

modest end product

Output in context · Napoli finished 2nd of 20 · a title-challenging side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.06

Goals / app

2 goals in 34 appearances (0.06 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. He also laid on 5 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 7 goal contributions (0.21 per appearance).

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 64.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 92.5/100).

Watch points

Output. 0.28 contributions per 90 is light for an attacking role — end product needs to climb.
Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 29.5 overall — below regular-starter level. In the final third he profiles as a work-in-progress on end product (0.28 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %64.7%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.081

Assists / 900.203

Goal contribution / 900.285

Defensive actions / 900.895

Player flow

Goal involvements7

Cards / 900.163

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~29), then tapers with age. At 33, Politano sits on 10, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Politano's projected Rating — 29.5 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2

Passing

Assists5

Defending

Tackles15

Interceptions5

Blocks2

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

€43M total transfer fees · 11 moves

NapoliJul 2021 – now€ 19M

Napoli(on loan)Jan 2020 – Jul 2021

Interuntil Jan 2020

Sassuolo(back from loan)Jun 2019 – Jan 2020

InterJul 2019 – Jun 2019€ 20M

Inter(on loan)Jul 2018 – Jul 2019

SassuoloJul 2016 – Jul 2018€ 3.5M

Sassuolo(on loan)Jul 2015 – Jul 2016

AS RomaJul 2015 – Jul 2015

PescaraJul 2013 – Jul 2015€ 500K

AS Roma(back from loan)Jul 2013 – Jul 2013

PPerugia(on loan)Jul 2012 – Jul 2013

AS Romauntil Jul 2012

About M. Politano

Matteo Politano is a 33-year-old centre-forward who plays for Napoli, born on August 3, 1993 in Roma, standing 171 cm tall. He is from Italy. Napoli currently sit 3rd of 20 in the Serie A.

This season

In the current season, M. Politano has made 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 67 minutes, averaging a 6.3 match rating over his last 1 rated games, with 1 yellow card.

Recent matches

August 22, 2026: 2-0 win away at Genoa (67 minutes, 6.3 rating)

M. Politano's next match is on August 30, 2026, when Napoli face Como at home in the Serie A.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates M. Politano at 29.5 with a Season form score of 27.6. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 5 career titles — among them the Serie A and the Coppa Italia. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 15 recorded seasons, M. Politano has totalled 471 club appearances with 75 goals and 43 assists for 5 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2014/15, with 46 appearances for Pescara.

M. Politano's career has also included time at Inter, Sassuolo, AS Roma, Pescara and PPerugia.

On the international stage, M. Politano has represented Italy, Italy U21, Italy U19 — 24 caps and 5 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ NapoliRumoured

Matteo Politano closing in on new Napoli deal

90%

will it happen

Matteo Politano is closing in on a contract renewal at Napoli — 2 reports describe concrete progress on terms. The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by SSC Napoli (official site) - 'Day 4 / training report', putting the renewal at roughly 90% to complete.

100% credibility·6 reports·led by SSC Napoli (official site) - 'Day 4 / training report'

The reports (6)

Trusted source · 75%Sky Sport (video report)ConcreteNamed source
Reports (Sky Sport) say Matteo Politano agreed a contract extension with Napoli (announcement expected imminently at the time of the report).
Reports (Sky Sport) say Matteo Politano agreed a contract extension with Napoli (announcement expected imminently at the time of the report).
Mixed reliability · 50%Siamo il Napoli (local outlet) - 'Politano giura fedeltà al Napoli, vorrei chiudere qui la mia carriera'
Matteo Politano told the club media/fans he wants to finish his career at Napoli and is committed to the club (comments from Dimaro).
Matteo Politano told the club media/fans he wants to finish his career at Napoli and is committed to the club (comments from Dimaro).
Trusted source · 95%SSC Napoli (official site) - 'Day 4 / training report'ConcreteNamed source
Napoli’s official club report: Politano participated in group training sessions at the club’s Dimaro pre-season (reporting he is with the squad).
Napoli’s official club report: Politano participated in group training sessions at the club’s Dimaro pre-season (reporting he is with the squad).
Mixed reliability · 50%Calcionapoli24 (local outlet) - 'Vergara, Politano, Alisson Santos e Beukema incontrano i tifosi a Dimaro'
Local outlet reports from the Dimaro event: Politano appeared on stage with teammates to meet fans, reinforcing he is part of Napoli’s pre-season group.
Local outlet reports from the Dimaro event: Politano appeared on stage with teammates to meet fans, reinforcing he is part of Napoli’s pre-season group.
Trusted source · 95%SSC Napoli (official site) - 'SSCN | Dimaro pre-season squad'
Matteo Politano is in Napoli’s pre-season squad and taking part in Dimaro activities (indicating he remains at the club).
Matteo Politano is in Napoli’s pre-season squad and taking part in Dimaro activities (indicating he remains at the club).
Mixed reliability · 50%NapoliMagazine (local outlet) - 'Politano resta un punto fermo del Napoli...' (Dimaro coverage)
Match/report coverage and local reporting from Dimaro mention Politano's presence in the squad and his involvement in pre-season activities and friendlies.
Match/report coverage and local reporting from Dimaro mention Politano's presence in the squad and his involvement in pre-season activities and friendlies.