Gianluca Scamacca

Gianluca Scamacca attacks space as a lone striker, using his physical frame to shield the ball and lay off quick runners. Gianluca Scamacca drives at defenders. Gianluca Scamacca runs beyond the line. Gianluca Scamacca rose through Sassuolo, scoring 16 goals in Serie A in 2021-22 before moving to West Ham in 2022 and then Atalanta in 2024. He dropped into the space between the lines to receive vertical passes, then turned and shot or fed a runner, a hallmark of his forward game. At Atalanta he finishes moves and presses high to pin centre-backs while teammates time runs behind him. He won the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta in 2024. Gianluca Scamacca remains a striker focused on attacks in the final third and linking plays with one-touch layoffs to create chances.