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Riccardo Orsolini

Solid contributorBologna · 29 yrs

Profile

Full nameRiccardo Orsolini
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityItaly
Age29
Date of birth24 Jan 1997
BirthplaceRotella
Height183 cm
Shirt number#7
ClubBologna
Attacking midfielderalso played FWD
35
Appearances
10
Goals
1
Assists
2131
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Bologna.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Serie A3510121316.87
UEFA Europa League13305576.75
Super Cup2101436.9
Coppa Italia100906.5

Scout report

Solid contributorAttacking midfielder

R. Orsolini is a 29-year-old attacking midfielder at Bologna, rated 53.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 264th of 380 on scout potential in the Serie A. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter this season (62.3% of available minutes). He brings 0.47 goal contributions per 90 (0.42 goals, 0.04 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Orsolini.

Judged on this season alone, Orsolini graded 40 — a strong campaign that ranks top 16% of the 25 attacking midfielders in the Serie A, on 10 goals and 1 assist in 35 appearances (0.465 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 55 → 40). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 53, 18th of 25 of the 25 attacking midfielders in the Serie A. At 29 Orsolini is in his prime years, and a market index of 22.5 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelBreakout: 2022/23
Current potential18th of 25 attacking midfielders · Serie ACurrent seasonTop 16% attacking midfielders · Serie A4th-best attacking midfielder in the Serie A264th in the Serie A · potential18th-highest potential attacking midfielder in the Serie A
53.2
Ratingi
18th of 25 attacking midfielders
39.6
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
62.3%
Minutes
a regular starter
0.47
Goal contrib / 90
productive for the role

Output in context · Bologna finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side

10
Goals
1
Assists
11
G+A
0.29
Goals / app

10 goals in 35 appearances (0.29 per game) — double figures playing for a mid-table side (8th of 20). Add 1 assist for 11 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 62.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.47 goal contributions per 90 (0.42 goals, 0.04 assists) — productive for the role.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 89.6/100).

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.27 defensive actions per 90 for the position.

Outlook

With a Rating of 53.2, Orsolini carries the 18th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Serie A of 25. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.47 goal contributions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals10
Shots on target31
Shots66
Penalties scored4

Passing

Assists1
Chances created26
Passes561
Pass accuracy70%

Possession

Successful dribbles32
Dribble success47.8%
Duels won126
Duels won %53.6%
Fouls won44

Defending

Tackles21
Interceptions8
Blocks1
Fouls committed21

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0