Italy vs Albania was a wild game in Group B of Euro 2024. The defending champions conceded only 23 seconds into the game. Nedim Bajrami scored in 23 seconds for Albania, recording the fastest goal in Euro history. Italy, however, found their way back. Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella scored in quick succession to make it 2-1. Italy hung onto the lead and saw off the game. Now, let’s have a look at how the players performed by looking into the Italy vs Albania player ratings.
Italy national football team player ratings vs Albania
Goalkeeper:
Gianluigi Donnarumma- 6.5: Made a crucial winning save in the game after conceding early. The PSG goalkeeper also completed 15 passes.
Defenders:
Giovanni Di Lorenzo– 7.5: Won three ground duels, completed three tackles, and ade two interceptions.
Alessandro Bastoni– 8: Scored the equalizer for Spain. He also completed 114 accurate passes from the back.
Riccardo Calafiori– 7: Won three ground duels, made one tackle, and three interceptions.
Federico Dimarco– 6.5: Had an overall good game. However, it was his error that led to the Albania goal.
Midfielders:
Nicolo Barella– 8: Scored Italy’s second goal, which turned out to be the winner. Proved why he is considered one of the best midfielders in the world.
Jorginho– 7.5: An impressive performance from a veteran. The Arsenal midfielder completed 120 passes over the course of the game and dictated the play.
Davide Frattesi– 6.5: Completed 29 passes, missed a big chance and also hit the woodwork on one occasion.
Forwards:
Lorenzo Pellegrini- 7.5: Bagged an assist and completed 37 passes, including three key passes. He also missed a big chance.
Gianluca Scamacca– 6.5: Had a shot on target and missed a big chance. Completed ten passes, including two key passes.
Federico Chiesa– 7.5: Showed glimpses of his Euro 2020 form and was a constant menace. Chiesa also managed to create a big chance.
Substitutes:
Andrea Cambiasso– 6.5
Bryan Cristante- 6.5
Mateo Darmian– 6.5
Mateo Retegui– 6.5
Michael Folorunsho– N/A
Albania national football team player ratings vs Italy
Goalkeeper:
Thomas Strakosha– 7: Made three saves, including two from inside the penalty area. Completed 15 passes as well.
Defenders:
Elseid Hisaj– 6.5: Completed 27 passes, including three accurate long balls. However, wasn’t too influential otherwise.
Arlind Ajeti– 6.5: Made two clearances and one interception as well as made 45 successful passes. However, Ajeto was vulnerable in duels.
Berat Djimsiti– 7: Solid performance from the Albanian captain. Marshalled the defense well and also made a key pass.
Mario Mitaj– 7: Made some good interceptions against Italy. Mitaj was also good with his passing.
Midfielders:
YIber Ramadani– 6.5: Completed 48 passes, including two long balls. However, was susceptible in possession at times.
Kristjan Asslani– 7: The Inter Milan midfielder is one of Albania’s key players and he had a decent outing against Italy.
Jasir Assani– 6: Failed to make any notable impact. Completed only seven passes during the game.
Nedim Bajrami– 7: Scored a stellar goal 23 seconds into the game. Recorded the fastest goal in Euro history. Good performance from Bajrami.
Taultant Seferi– 6: Completed only nine passes during the game and lost possession of the ball eight times.
Forwards:
Armando Broja– 7: Broja completed one dribble and made a key pass. However, he failed to make any other significant impact.
Substitutes:
Qazim Laci– 6.5
Arber Hoxha– 6.5
Rey Manaj– 6
Ernest Muci– 6.5