Nicolò Zaniolo

Zaniolo's current-season form is up 14% on last season (Season 36→41), while his Rating held around 69. That makes this his strongest season for form to date.

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Udinese · 11th	1	0	0	7.2	69	41
2025/26	UdineseLoan · 10th	32	5	6	6.83	68	36
2025/26	Galatasaray · 1st	4	0	1	6.75	33	2
2024/25	FiorentinaLoan · 6th	28	4	4	6.74	73	21
2024/25	AtalantaLoan	7	1	0	6.76	—	—
2023/24	Aston VillaLoan · 4th	25	2	0	6.54	78	15
2023/24	Galatasaray	1	0	0	—	—	—
2022/23	Galatasaray · 1st	10	5	0	6.46	47	12
2022/23	AS Roma · 6th	13	1	0	6.48	70	9

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 4 earlier seasons and 1 youth-team spell in the full career.

Italy · international

Side	Apps	G
Italy	18	2
Italy U21	7	0
Italy U19	15	3

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

Scout report

Key starterWinger

N. Zaniolo is a 27-year-old winger at Udinese, rated 67.1 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (66.3% of available minutes). He brings 0.44 goal contributions per 90 (0.2 goals, 0.24 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zaniolo.

On the season, Zaniolo graded 36 for current form (age-blind), on 5 goals and 6 assists in 32 appearances (0.436 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 36 → 41). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 67. At 27 Zaniolo is in his prime years, and a market index of 41.5 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

A career still climbing — Zaniolo is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/264 clubs

67.1

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

36.3

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

66.3%

Minutes

a regular starter

0.44

Goal contrib / 90

productive for the role

Output in context · Udinese finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.16

Goals / app

5 goals in 32 appearances (0.16 per game) for a mid-table side. He also laid on 6 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 11 goal contributions (0.34 per appearance).

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 66.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Final-third output. 0.44 goal contributions per 90 (0.2 goals, 0.24 assists) — productive for the role.
Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 88.6/100).

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

Rated 67.1 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.44 goal contributions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %66.3%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.198

Assists / 900.238

Goal contribution / 900.436

Defensive actions / 901.269

Player flow

Goal involvements11

Cards / 900.317

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 (~42), then tapers with age. At 27, Zaniolo sits on 41.5, at or near its peak. The blue line is Zaniolo's projected Rating — 67.1 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 wingers in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals5

Passing

Assists6

Defending

Tackles28

Interceptions4

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards8

Red cards0

Transfer history

€21.3M total transfer fees · 10 moves

Galatasaray(back from loan)Jun 2026 – now

UdineseJun 2026 – Jun 2026

Udinese(on loan)Sept 2025 – Jun 2026

Galatasaray(back from loan)Jul 2025 – Sept 2025

Fiorentina(on loan)Feb 2025 – Jul 2025

Atalanta(on loan)Jul 2024 – Feb 2025

Aston Villa(on loan)Aug 2023 – Jul 2024

GalatasarayFeb 2023 – Aug 2023€ 15M

AS RomaJul 2018 – Feb 2023€ 4.5M

InterJul 2017 – Jul 2018€ 1.8M

Virtus Entellauntil Jul 2017

About N. Zaniolo

Nicolò Zaniolo is a 27-year-old winger who plays for Udinese, born on July 2, 1999 in Massa, standing 190 cm tall. He is from Italy. Udinese currently sit 11th of 20 in the Serie A.

This season

In the current season, N. Zaniolo has made 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 89 minutes, averaging a 7.2 match rating over his last 1 rated games. His season has spanned the Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

Recent matches

August 22, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Como (89 minutes, 7.2 rating)

N. Zaniolo's next match is on August 29, 2026, when Udinese face Monza away in the Serie A.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates N. Zaniolo at 67.1 with a Season form score of 36.3. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 10 career titles — among them the Süper Lig and the UEFA Conference League. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 10 recorded seasons, N. Zaniolo has totalled 221 club appearances with 44 goals and 17 assists for 8 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2025/26, with 32 appearances for Udinese.

N. Zaniolo's career has also included time at Galatasaray, Fiorentina, Atalanta, Aston Villa, AS Roma, Inter and Virtus Entella.

On the international stage, N. Zaniolo has represented Italy, Italy U21, Italy U19 — 40 caps and 5 goals in our records.

Transfer news

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Nicolò Zaniolo signs new Udinese contract

100%

will it happen

Nicolò Zaniolo has agreed a new contract with Udinese, keeping him at the club. The renewal is confirmed, led by Udinese (official) across 20 reports (100% credibility).

100% credibility·20 reports·led by Udinese (official)

The reports (20)

Trusted source · 75%Udinese / ANSA / Sky SportConcreteNamed source
Nicolò Zaniolo has signed a new contract to remain at Udinese until 2029 (option for 2030).
Nicolò Zaniolo has signed a new contract to remain at Udinese until 2029 (option for 2030).
Trusted source · 95%Udinese (official)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese announced a new contract for Nicolò Zaniolo, extending his deal until 2029 (official club announcement of the renewal).
Udinese announced a new contract for Nicolò Zaniolo, extending his deal until 2029 (official club announcement of the renewal).
Mixed reliability · 50%RaiNews / TGR Friuli Venezia GiuliaConcreteNamed source
Udinese have exercised the buy option for Nicolò Zaniolo and subsequently agreed a renewal until 2029 (regional Rai news coverage).
Udinese have exercised the buy option for Nicolò Zaniolo and subsequently agreed a renewal until 2029 (regional Rai news coverage).
Mixed reliability · 50%Messaggero VenetoConcreteNamed source
Messaggero Veneto reported the renewal as official and published the club communiqué in Italian — coverage of the formal announcement of Zaniolo's contract through 2029.
Messaggero Veneto reported the renewal as official and published the club communiqué in Italian — coverage of the formal announcement of Zaniolo's contract through 2029.
Mixed reliability · 50%AllFootballConcreteNamed source
AllFootball (English) republished/reported Gianluca Di Marzio's reporting that Zaniolo was due to extend his Udinese contract until 2029 (English summary of Di Marzio's scoop).
AllFootball (English) republished/reported Gianluca Di Marzio's reporting that Zaniolo was due to extend his Udinese contract until 2029 (English summary of Di Marzio's scoop).
Mixed reliability · 66%Gianluca Di MarzioConcreteNamed source
After activating the purchase option, Udinese will keep Nicolò Zaniolo at Udine and have agreed a new multi-year contract (report/analysis).
After activating the purchase option, Udinese will keep Nicolò Zaniolo at Udine and have agreed a new multi-year contract (report/analysis).
Mixed reliability · 57%TuttoUdineseConcreteNamed source
Local Udinese-focused outlet reports that Udinese have completed the permanent purchase of Nicolò Zaniolo and describes the club's formal statement and context.
Local Udinese-focused outlet reports that Udinese have completed the permanent purchase of Nicolò Zaniolo and describes the club's formal statement and context.
Trusted source · 89%Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post)ConcreteNamed source
Fabrizio Romano reported Udinese were closing in on a new deal for Nicolò Zaniolo — agreement in final stages; new contract to run until June 2029 (tweet/Telegram post reporting the developing story).
Fabrizio Romano reported Udinese were closing in on a new deal for Nicolò Zaniolo — agreement in final stages; new contract to run until June 2029 (tweet/Telegram post reporting the developing story).
Mixed reliability · 50%AllFootball
AllFootball (English) published a piece reporting Fabrizio Romano’s note that Udinese were close to extending Zaniolo’s contract until 2029 (English-language outlet covering Romano's scoop).
AllFootball (English) published a piece reporting Fabrizio Romano’s note that Udinese were close to extending Zaniolo’s contract until 2029 (English-language outlet covering Romano's scoop).
Trusted source · 75%Sky Sport (sport.sky.it)ConcreteNamed source
Sky Sport (Calciomercato live): reported Udinese and Zaniolo reached agreement on a contract adjustment/renewal — reported signing expected and gave details about the new deal being finalised.
Sky Sport (Calciomercato live): reported Udinese and Zaniolo reached agreement on a contract adjustment/renewal — reported signing expected and gave details about the new deal being finalised.
Trusted source · 87%Gianluca Di Marzio (gianlucadimarzio.com)
Gianluca Di Marzio (news item): reported the agent saying there's not yet agreement on economic terms and that talks were ongoing (coverage of the developing situation after the buy/riscatto).
Gianluca Di Marzio (news item): reported the agent saying there's not yet agreement on economic terms and that talks were ongoing (coverage of the developing situation after the buy/riscatto).
Mixed reliability · 54%Gazzetta dello Sport
Gazzetta dello Sport (English edition): noted Zaniolo was under contract until 2029 and referenced interest/rumours around him while confirming his contractual status at Udinese.
Gazzetta dello Sport (English edition): noted Zaniolo was under contract until 2029 and referenced interest/rumours around him while confirming his contractual status at Udinese.
Trusted source · 95%Lega Serie A (official news)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese have completed the permanent purchase of Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray (official club exercise of option).
Udinese have completed the permanent purchase of Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray (official club exercise of option).
Trusted source · 95%Udinese (official, English)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese exercised their option to buy Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray and completed a permanent transfer; player signed until 30 June 2029.
Udinese exercised their option to buy Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray and completed a permanent transfer; player signed until 30 June 2029.
Trusted source · 87%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram post)
Udinese have activated the buy clause to make Nicolò Zaniolo's deal permanent; Galatasaray receive €5m and keep a 50% sell-on clause (reported by Fabrizio Romano).
Udinese have activated the buy clause to make Nicolò Zaniolo's deal permanent; Galatasaray receive €5m and keep a 50% sell-on clause (reported by Fabrizio Romano).
Mixed reliability · 54%Sky Sport (Italy)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese exercised the buy option and signed Nicolò Zaniolo to a contract until 2029; report states Udinese paid €10m to Galatasaray.
Udinese exercised the buy option and signed Nicolò Zaniolo to a contract until 2029; report states Udinese paid €10m to Galatasaray.
Mixed reliability · 50%ANSA (Italy)
Udinese have purchased Nicolò Zaniolo outright and he will remain with the club; report summarises the deal.
Udinese have purchased Nicolò Zaniolo outright and he will remain with the club; report summarises the deal.
Mixed reliability · 53%Goal
Goal (Spain) reports Udinese have bought Zaniolo permanently and covers fee and contract-duration details.
Goal (Spain) reports Udinese have bought Zaniolo permanently and covers fee and contract-duration details.
Trusted source · 87%Gianluca Di Marzio (gianlucadimarzio.com)ConcreteNamed source
Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Udinese had exercised the option to buy Zaniolo and that the player had signed a contract until 30 June 2029 (Di Marzio's report on the permanent transfer/riscatto).
Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Udinese had exercised the option to buy Zaniolo and that the player had signed a contract until 30 June 2029 (Di Marzio's report on the permanent transfer/riscatto).
Trusted source · 75%Corriere dello SportConcreteNamed source
Corriere dello Sport: reported Udinese officially completed the buy (riscatto) of Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray and published the club's communiqué confirming a contract to 2029.
Corriere dello Sport: reported Udinese officially completed the buy (riscatto) of Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray and published the club's communiqué confirming a contract to 2029.