For the second consecutive season, an Italian footballer has been crowned a Premier League champion. This article details every Italian player and coach to achieve this significant feat.
Following in the footsteps of Federico Chiesa, who triumphed with Liverpool in the 2024-25 season, Italy international Calafiori has made history with Arsenal, securing their first Premier League title in 22 years.
A notable previous Italian winner is Mario Balotelli, who lifted the Premier League trophy with Manchester City in the 2011-12 season. During that campaign, he scored 13 goals in 23 league appearances and famously provided the assist for Sergio Aguero’s decisive late goal against QPR.
Italian Players Who Won the Premier League (Medal Winners)
- Calafiori (Arsenal, 2024-25)
- Federico Chiesa (Liverpool, 2024-25)
- Mario Balotelli (Manchester City, 2011-12)
Italian Players with Premier League Winners’ Medals (Did Not Make Minimum Appearances)
- Federico Macheda (Manchester United, 2008-09) – Though part of the championship-winning squad, he did not meet the appearance criteria for a medal at the age of 16.
- Fabio Borini (Chelsea, 2009-10) – Made four appearances under Carlo Ancelotti.
- Carlo Cudicini (Chelsea, 2004-05, 2005-06) – Won the title twice as a backup goalkeeper under José Mourinho, with a total of seven appearances over two seasons.
- Massimo Taibi (Manchester United, 1999-00) – Made four appearances as a reserve goalkeeper. By the time Manchester United officially won the title, Taibi had already returned to Italy.
Italian Coaches Who Won the Premier League
- Antonio Conte (Chelsea, 2016-17)
- Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea, 2009-10)
- Claudio Ranieri (Leicester City, 2015-16)
- Roberto Mancini (Manchester City, 2011-12)