Legendary Serie A striker Antonio Di Natale has hailed Juventus`s Kenan Yildiz as the league`s top player. He also shared his thoughts on who he considers Italy`s most `underrated` international for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
In a recent interview, the former Udinese and Empoli star delved into his favorite Serie A players, contenders for the 2025-26 Scudetto, and challenges facing Juventus`s head coach.
Di Natale Praises Yildiz as Serie A`s Best, Calls Politano `Underrated`
Di Natale expressed immense admiration for Juventus prodigy Kenan Yildiz, acknowledging the demanding schedule. “Playing every three days is challenging, but he is the best player in Serie A, with the brightest future ahead,” Di Natale commented on Yildiz`s current form and immense potential.
He described Yildiz as a “classic number 10”, noting, “He might not score more than 15 goals a season, but he lights up matches. He`s strong, I really admire him.” Di Natale emphasized the player`s youth: “We must remember he`s only 20 years old. How many players in Europe demonstrate such skill at that age?”
When asked if he saw similarities between himself and Yildiz, Di Natale playfully replied, “No, only because he scores fewer goals than me.” He added, “Vincenzo Montella consistently shares his admiration for Kenan`s training performance, and I trust his judgment; Vincenzo has a keen eye for talent. However, I always hold out hope for discovering new Italian gems.”
Queried about other exciting Serie A players, Di Natale responded, “Modric at Milan is truly spectacular. At 40, he plays a crucial role; there`s simply no one else like him globally.” He also praised, “Soule is also making significant progress. But among the Italian players, I highlight Matteo Politano. He has consistently been underrated at Napoli, but Conte is transforming him into one of Europe`s premier wingers.”
