The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino witnessed a slice of footballing history this Sunday as Federico Dimarco officially became the most prolific creator in a single Serie A season. Inter Milan’s left-back extraordinaire didn’t just nudge the record; he smashed through the ceiling, proving once again why his wand of a left foot is the most dangerous weapon in Italian football.
Entering the Matchday 34 clash against Torino needing a moment of magic to catch the greats, Dimarco delivered in typical fashion. With a pair of pinpoint crosses that set up Marcus Thuram and Yann-Aurel Bisseck, the Italian international moved to 17 assists for the 2025/26 campaign.
Surpassing the “Papu” Standard
For years, Alejandro “Papu” Gomez held the gold standard for creativity in Italy, racking up 16 assists for Atalanta during the 2019/20 season. While many have come close, it was Dimarco—a defender by trade—who finally eclipsed the mark.
What makes this feat even more staggering is the position from which he operates. While Gomez was a roaming playmaker, Dimarco has rewritten the manual for the modern wing-back. Under the guidance of Cristian Chivu, he has evolved into a hybrid threat—blending defensive grit with the crossing accuracy of a prime David Beckham.
• The Record Breaker: 17 assists (and counting).
• The Previous King: Papu Gomez (16 assists, 2019/20).
• Goal Contribution: Along with his 17 assists, Dimarco has netted 6 goals this term, making this the most clinical season of his career.
A Career-Defining Campaign
This isn’t just a statistical anomaly; it’s the culmination of a player reaching his absolute prime. Dimarco’s ability to read the game and find pockets of space has been the heartbeat of Inter’s charge toward their 21st Scudetto.
Whether it’s a whipped delivery from deep or a low, fizzing ball across the “corridor of uncertainty,” Dimarco has turned Inter’s left flank into a goal factory. As the Nerazzurri edge closer to another league title, this individual milestone serves as a testament to a local boy who has become a global superstar.
