Luca Ranieri - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Busy in Fiorentina contest Ranieri registered one tackle (one won) and nine clearances and committed one foul in Monday's 4-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Ranieri is ahead of Viery and Marin Pongracic to partner Radu Dragusin for the time being and didn't have a great debut, given the result, but he at least managed to amass defensive stats. He contributed to eight clean sheets in 2025/2026, totaling 34 tackles, 24 interceptions and 127 clearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expelled from the bench versus Juventus Ranieri had five clearances and was sent off after subbing off in Sunday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Ranieri was on point but not super busy in the back and was red-carded right after subbing off for protesting a call too intensely. He closes his season having helped secure eight clean sheets in 34 appearances (29 starts), notching 24 interceptions, 127 clearances and 13 blocks. Daniele Rugani or Pietro Comuzzo will fill in against Atalanta next Sunday.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure against Lecce Ranieri recorded three tackles (one won), 34 passes and 10 clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Ranieri faced more threats than in the previous three tilts and responded well for the most part, even though his team allowed one goal. He has posted at least one tackle in the last five fixtures, racking up seven (three won) and contributing to two clean sheets over that span. This marked his 11th match in a row with one or more clearances, for a total of 52. On the other hand, he interrupted a six-game streak with at least one interception.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Muted display versus Lazio Ranieri generated one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Lazio.

Impact Ranieri didn't log big numbers but helped his side stymie the adversaries for the second round in a row. He has recorded at least one clearance in 10 games in a row, accumulating 42 and posting eight tackles and two blocks, with four clean sheets, over that span. Furthermore, this marked his sixth straight display with one or more interceptions, for a total of eight.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sets new season high in clearances Ranieri recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Ranieri led his side with a season high seven clearances alongside one interception and one block, while also coming close to scoring twice. The center back contributed to a second clean sheet in three games, a run in which he has registered four tackles, two interceptions and 16 clearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Does his part in derby with Pisa Ranieri had one tackle (one won) and six clearances and drew one foul in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Pisa.

Impact Ranieri got the nod for the second contest in a row and turned in a good shift again. He'll face competition also from Daniele Rugani, who was back on the bench in this one, in addition to Pietro Comuzzo. He has tallied one or more clearances in four tilts on the trot, amassing 11 and adding one tackle (one won) and three interceptions over that span.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes starting in Como contest Ranieri recorded three interceptions, three clearances and one off-target shot in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Como.

Impact Ranieri returned in the XI after a couple of months, getting the nod over Pietro Comuzzo. He turned in a nice shift and set a new season high in interceptions, but his side allowed one goal. It remains to be seen whether the switch is permanent. He had been a regular for most of the season before a recent tactical adjustment. He has posted at least one clearance in three matches in a row, amassing five.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Ranieri served a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Parma.

Impact Ranieri will return against Cremonese on Sunday and will most likely get the nod over Mattia Viti. He has posted three or more clearances in his last eight showings, totaling 26 and adding three blocks, nine tackles (six won) and 11 crosses (two accurate) but failing to contribute to a clean sheet in that span.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Parma match Ranieri had three clearances and one key pas and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Udinese.

Impact Ranieri had a quiet performance on both ends despite featuring as a fullback and will have to sit out Saturday's game versus Parma due to yellow card accumulation. Mattia Viti or Niccolo Fortini will replace in the next match, depending on the formation and the absences in other roles.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Atalanta clash Ranieri created two scoring chances and registered four crosses (two accurate), four clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Ranieri had an okay defensive performance, even though his team allowed two goals and tried to help the attack late in the match, coming away with a well-rounded stat line. He posted a new season high in crosses. He has logged at least three clearances in his last six displays, amassing 21 and adding 11 deliveries (two accurate) and 10 tackles (eight won), with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Ranieri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Ranieri was able to score the lone goal of the contest for his club, finding the back of the net in the 79th minute. This is a rare goal for the defender, as he only scored one in 35 appearances last campaign. He also added one tackle won and six clearances in the defense.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Both Thuram brothers score but only one celebrates as Juventus beats Inter 4-3

The Thuram brothers scored for opposing teams on Saturday in a thrilling Derby d’Italia

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists opener Sunday Ranieri assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Impact Ranieri set up Fabiano Parisi's outside-the-box strike in the 13th minute Sunday, a goal which gave Fiorentina the early lead. It marked his third assist of the season and his first since Nov. 3. It came on one of two chances he created in the match, his third time this season with multiple. He also made eight clearances and won two duels as he played the full 90 minutes in his second straight start.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Ranieri served a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Ranieri will likely substitute for Pietro Comuzzo against Venezia next Monday. He has notched three or more clearances in his last five displays, accumulating 31 and adding 11 tackles (six won), six blocks and five interceptions, with two clean sheets.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Roma game Ranieri had three clearances and one tackle and was cautioned for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Empoli.

Impact Ranieri had a ho-hum display and won't be available for the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Pietro Comuzzo or Matias Moreno will fill in for him next to Pablo Mari and Marin Pongracic.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up stats against Cagliari Ranieri had two tackles (two won), nine clearances, one block and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Ranieri had his hands full in the back and had a strong performance even though his side gave up one goal, posting a new season high in clearances. He has notched at least three in six consecutive matches, totaling 35, adding 10 tackles (six won), seven interceptions and eight blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in draw Ranieri created one chance, made four tackles (three won), eight clearances and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Parma.

Impact Ranieri formed a great defensive partnership with Pablo Mari, helping his team stifling opposing forwards during the entire contest for another clean sheet. The center-back has been productive throughout the entire season but looks like he found another gear for the final stretch of the campaign as he posted eight tackles, 19 clearances, four interceptions and five blocks over the last three starts.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Atalanta Ranieri recorded seven clearances, three blocks and three interceptions and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Ranieri was sturdy in the back and filled it up, while he left one major scoring opportunity on the table on the other end, as he had shaken loose in the six-yard box but hit the goalie. He has posted five interceptions, 17 clearances and six blocks in the last five rounds, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in defeat Ranieri registered four tackles (three won), six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Como.

Impact Ranieri was active in defense once again on Sunday, contributing decently. While he couldn't help his team secure points, he set a new season-high with four tackles, adding two interceptions and six clearances to his totals of 18 tackles and 97 clearances in 24 Serie A appearances this season. He will look to continue his defensive contributions against a weaker opponent on Sunday against Verona.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Inter Ranieri scored one goal to go with one interception, four clearances and three blocks in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Inter Milan.

Impact Ranieri hit the net for the first time in the season by wriggling free on a corner kick and beating the goalie with a pretty volley. He also had a tidy day in the back. He has registered five interceptions, 27 clearances and five blocks in the last five fixtures.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Genoa Ranieri had six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ranieri had a strong display in the back, but his side once again failed to secure the clean sheet. He has recorded six interceptions, 23 clearances, three tackles (zero won) and two blocks in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three clerances in Verona match Ranieri drew two fouls and registered one tackle (zero won), two blocks and three clearances in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Ranier was the busiest among the Fiorentina defenders in this one, but his side didn't manage to secure the clean sheet. He has contributed to three in the last five rounds, logging six tackles (three won), 18 clearances and seven blocks.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on winning goal Ranieri assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Ranieri provided the winning assist as he set up Moise Kean for a shot from the center of the box in the 41st minute of play. This marked the second time in three appearances that Ranieri accounted for at least one chance created, while it also marked the third time in four outings that he accounted for at least 40 completed passes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Ranieri assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Monza.

Impact Ranieri notched his first assist of the season as he headed the ball of a corner kick and it managed to land near Moises Kean, who then extended his leg and scored. Defensively he secured two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Venezia fixture Ranieri won one of one tackle and had three clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Venezia.

Impact Ranieri anchored the defensive line considering Marin Pongracic's suspension and more than held his own as his side shut down the opponents. The two will likely feature together going forward, but Fiorentina might add more options.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LUCA RANIERI NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

Both Thuram brothers score but only one celebrates as Juventus beats Inter 4-3