Inter Milan Team Profile – 2024–25 Season

Published

2 weeks ago

May 31, 2025

Molly Ploe

Club Overview

Contents hide

1 Club Overview

2 Tactical Identity

3 Key Players

3.1 Yann Sommer (Goalkeeper)

3.2 Francesco Acerbi (Centre-Back)

3.3 Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Midfielder)

3.4 Nicolò Barella (Midfielder)

3.5 Denzel Dumfries (Right Wing-Back)

3.6 Lautaro Martínez (Forward & Captain)

3.7 Marcus Thuram (Forward)

3.8 Mehdi Taremi (Forward)

Full Name: Football Club Internazionale Milano
Founded: 1908
Stadium: San Siro (Giuseppe Meazza) – Capacity: 75,923
President: Giuseppe Marotta
Head Coach: Simone Inzaghi
Ownership: Oaktree Capital Management (since May 2024)
Total Market Value: €663.80 million
Average Squad Age: 29.6 years
Foreign Players: 18 (72% of squad)
National Team Players: 20

Tactical Identity

Under Simone Inzaghi, Inter Milan has embraced a 3-5-2 formation, emphasizing tactical discipline and cohesive play. The team’s strategy focuses on:

Defensive Solidity: A back three led by veterans like Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij.
Midfield Control: A dynamic trio featuring Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Wing Play: Wing-backs like Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco providing width and attacking support.
Attacking Duo: Lautaro Martínez partnering with Marcus Thuram or Mehdi Taremi to spearhead the attack.

Key Players

Yann Sommer (Goalkeeper)

Age: 36
Nationality: Switzerland
Joined: August 2023
Contract Until: 2026
Notable Achievements: Most clean sheets in Serie A 2023–24; Player of the Match in UCL semi-final against Barcelona.

Francesco Acerbi (Centre-Back)

Age: 37
Nationality: Italy
Role: Defensive leader; pivotal in Champions League progression.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Midfielder)

Age: 31
Nationality: Turkey
Position: Deep-lying playmaker; excels in set-pieces and game orchestration.

Nicolò Barella (Midfielder)

Age: 27
Nationality: Italy
Contract Until: 2029
Highlights: Player of the Match in UCL matches against Manchester City and Young Boys.

Denzel Dumfries (Right Wing-Back)

Age: 29
Nationality: Netherlands
Contributions: Crucial goals and assists in Champions League fixtures, notably against Barcelona.

Lautaro Martínez (Forward & Captain)

Age: 27
Nationality: Argentina
Contract Until: 2029
Achievements: Serie A top scorer 2023–24; 150+ goals for Inter.

Marcus Thuram (Forward)

Age: 27
Nationality: France
Role: Key attacking partner to Lautaro; known for pace and physicality.

Mehdi Taremi (Forward)

Age: 32
Nationality: Iran
Joined: July 2024
Impact: Scored and assisted in UCL debut; adds depth to the attacking lineup.

Transfers 2024–25

Arrivals

Piotr Zieliński (Midfielder): Free transfer from Napoli.
Mehdi Taremi (Forward): Free transfer from FC Porto.
Josep Martínez (Goalkeeper): €13.2 million from Genoa.
Davide Frattesi (Midfielder): €31.4 million from Sassuolo.

Departures

André Onana (Goalkeeper): Transferred to Manchester United.
Romelu Lukaku (Forward): Loan ended; returned to Chelsea.
Juan Cuadrado, Davy Klaassen, Alexis Sánchez, Stefano Sensi: Contracts expired.

Season Performance

Serie A 2024–25: 2nd place finish.
UEFA Champions League: Finalists; set to face Paris Saint-Germain.
Coppa Italia: Eliminated in semi-finals.

Squad Statistics

Total Matches Played: 50+ across all competitions.
Top Scorer: Lautaro Martínez (24 goals in Serie A).
Most Assists: Denzel Dumfries.
Clean Sheets: Yann Sommer led Serie A in clean sheet

Lautaro Martínez Biography: Argentina’s Bull Leading Inter Milan’s Charge

Published

2 weeks ago

May 31, 2025

Molly Ploe

Introduction

Lautaro Martínez, nicknamed “El Toro” (The Bull), embodies the perfect modern striker — aggressive, agile, and technically brilliant. With a relentless work ethic and clinical finishing, he has become a cornerstone for both Inter Milan and the Argentina national team, lifting domestic trophies and a FIFA World Cup in the process.

Basic Profile

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Lautaro Javier Martínez
Date of Birth	August 22, 1997
Birthplace	Bahía Blanca, Argentina
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position	Striker
Preferred Foot	Right
Current Club	Inter Milan
Club Number	10
National Team	Argentina

🇦🇷 Early Life & Racing Club (Youth Career)

Lautaro was born in the port city of Bahía Blanca, known for producing tough, resilient athletes. He joined the youth academy of Racing Club in 2014 and rapidly climbed through the ranks due to his sharp instincts and physical presence.

➤ Racing Club Senior Debut (2015–2018)

Appearances: 48
Goals: 22
Lautaro debuted in Argentina’s top flight in 2015 and quickly became a fan favorite. His hat-trick against Cruzeiro in Copa Libertadores 2018 sealed his status as a rising South American star.

🇮🇹 Inter Milan Journey (2018–Present)

➤ Transfer to Europe

In July 2018, Inter Milan signed Lautaro for €22.7 million. Initially seen as a rotation option behind Mauro Icardi, Lautaro soon took over as the club’s attacking leader.

Career Progression

By 2020, he formed a lethal duo with Romelu Lukaku under Antonio Conte.
Scored 17 goals in the 2020–21 season, helping Inter win their first Serie A title in 11 years.
Named Inter Milan captain in 2023.
Key contributor in UCL runs: Finals in 2023 (vs Man City) and 2025 (vs Real Madrid).

Stats (as of May 2025)

Season	Appearances	Goals
2018–2025	237	115

🇦🇷 International Glory with Argentina

Lautaro made his senior debut for Argentina in 2018. Since then, he’s become a fixture in the Albiceleste front line.

Achievements:

Copa América 2021 Champion (beat Brazil in final)
FIFA World Cup 2022 Winner (played key support role)
Over 55 caps, 20+ goals for the national team

His chemistry with Messi and Julian Álvarez has been central to Argentina’s golden generation.

Titles & Achievements

Club

Serie A Champion – Inter Milan (2020–21, 2023–24)
Coppa Italia – 2021–22, 2022–23
Supercoppa Italiana – 2022, 2023
UEFA Champions League Finalist – 2022–23, 2024–25

Country

🇦🇷 FIFA World Cup Champion – 2022
Copa América – 2021
Finalissima – 2022

Individual

Inter Milan Top Scorer (multiple seasons)
Serie A Team of the Season (2021, 2023, 2024)
Appointed Inter Milan Captain – 2023

News

Hakan Çalhanoğlu Career Highlights: The Midfield Maestro of Inter Milan & Turkey

Published

2 weeks ago

May 31, 2025

Molly Ploe

Introduction

From the streets of Mannheim to the roaring stadiums of Milan, Hakan Çalhanoğlu has carved his name into European football with creativity, precision, and relentless drive. Known for his deadly free-kicks and versatile midfield control, Çalhanoğlu has become the heart of Inter Milan’s midfield and a national hero for Turkey.

Personal Profile

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Date of Birth	February 8, 1994
Birthplace	Mannheim, Germany
National Team	Turkey
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position	Central / Attacking Midfielder
Current Club	Inter Milan
Club Number	20

Club Career Timeline

🇩🇪 Karlsruher SC (2011–2013)

Made professional debut in Germany’s 3. Liga.
Scored 17 goals in 50 matches.
Led the club to promotion to 2. Bundesliga.

🇩🇪 Hamburger SV (2013–2014)

Transferred to the Bundesliga and scored 11 goals in 32 matches.
Noted for a 41-yard free-kick goal vs Borussia Dortmund.

🇩🇪 Bayer Leverkusen (2014–2017)

Moved for €14.5M.
Became one of Europe’s top free-kick specialists.
17 goals in 79 league appearances.

🇮🇹 AC Milan (2017–2021)

Signed for €20M.
135 appearances, 22 goals.
Key playmaker under managers like Gattuso and Pioli.
Helped Milan return to UEFA Champions League after 7 years.

🇮🇹 Inter Milan (2021–Present)

Shock free transfer to rivals Inter in 2021.
Immediate impact: goals + assists in debut match.
Won Serie A (2023–24) and Coppa Italia twice.
Played a crucial role in Inter’s UCL Final run (2022–23).

🇹🇷 National Team Legacy

Opted to represent Turkey despite being born in Germany.
Debut in 2013 at age 19.
As of 2025: 97 caps, 21 goals.
Participated in Euro 2016, Euro 2020, and qualifiers for World Cup 2026.
Currently serves as captain and playmaker for Turkey.

Career Stats Summary

Club Stats

Club	Appearances	Goals
Karlsruher SC	50	17
Hamburger SV	32	11
Bayer Leverkusen	79	17
AC Milan	135	22
Inter Milan	128	28
Total	424	95

Turkey (National Team)

Caps	Goals
97	21

Trophies & Achievements

Club Honours

🥇 Serie A Champion – Inter Milan (2023–24)
🏆 Coppa Italia – Inter (2021–22, 2022–23)
🏆 Supercoppa Italiana – Inter (2021, 2022, 2023)
🥇 3. Liga – Karlsruher SC (2012–13)

Individual Achievements

🌟 One of Europe’s top free-kick scorers of the 2010s
💼 Leader & captain of Turkish National Team
🧠 Known for vision, work rate, and long-range strikes

News

Mehdi Taremi Player Profile: From Bushehr to Inter Milan

Published

2 weeks ago

May 31, 2025

Molly Ploe

Mehdi Taremi has risen from local Iranian football pitches to some of the grandest stages in Europe. Known for his intelligent positioning, clinical finishing, and ability to perform under pressure, Taremi has become a fan-favorite wherever he’s played. His move to Inter Milan in 2024 solidified his reputation as one of Asia’s most successful forwards in modern football.

Basic Information

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Mehdi Taremi
Date of Birth	18 July 1992
Nationality	Iranian
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing Role	Centre-Forward
Current Club	Inter Milan
Previous Clubs	Persepolis, Al-Gharafa, Rio Ave, FC Porto
National Team	Iran

🇮🇷 Early Life & Rise in Iran

Taremi was born in Bushehr, a southern port city in Iran. His early football journey was not through high-end academies but local teams, proving his raw talent and determination. In 2014, he signed with Persepolis FC, one of Iran’s most prominent clubs, and quickly made headlines as a goal-scoring machine in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Top Scorer: 2015–16, 2016–17
Iranian Footballer of the Year: 2016, 2017

Stepping into International Football

Move to Qatar (Al-Gharafa)

In 2018, Taremi signed with Al-Gharafa SC in Qatar. Despite a short spell, he netted 13 goals in 30 appearances and proved his adaptability outside Iran.

Breakthrough in Europe (Rio Ave & FC Porto)

Taremi’s move to Rio Ave (Portugal) in 2019 marked a turning point. With 18 goals in a single season, he became Primeira Liga’s joint top-scorer and attracted attention from Portuguese giants.

In 2020, he signed for FC Porto, where he:

Scored 64 league goals across 4 seasons
Played in the Champions League regularly
Won multiple titles: Liga Portugal, Taça de Portugal, Super Cup

Inter Milan Era (2024–Present)

In a free transfer deal, Inter Milan signed Taremi in July 2024. While he started as a rotational forward, he made a crucial impact in the UEFA Champions League: