Valentina Cernoia

Valentina Cernoia is an experienced Italian footballer currently plying her trade as a right winger for AC Milan in the Serie A Femminile. At 35 years old, Cernoia brings a wealth of experience and tactical acumen to the game. Her role on the field exemplifies that of a "worker," where she consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and tactical discipline. Despite not being a prolific scorer, with no goals to her name this season, Cernoia makes her presence felt in other areas of play, particularly in her ability to support her teammates and facilitate offensive movements. Her contributions are most notable in her assist rate, clocking in at 0.29 assists per 90 minutes, a testament to her vision and ability to create opportunities for her teammates.

Cernoia's playing style is further highlighted by her impressive playmaker rank of 2.5, which underscores her effectiveness in orchestrating play from the right wing. Even though her expected goals (xG) per 90 is a modest 0.01 and she averages 0.58 shots per 90, Cernoia's strengths lie in her progressive play. She averages a progressive passing distance of 178.37 yards per 90 minutes and a progressive carrying distance of 16.41 yards, demonstrating her ability to advance the ball and break down opposition defenses. Additionally, her defensive contributions are noteworthy, with 3.38 interceptions and 2.46 challenges per 90 minutes, showcasing her ability to disrupt the opposition and regain possession. Cernoia’s contributions on both ends of the pitch make her an invaluable asset to AC Milan, as reflected in her estimated transfer value of €233K.