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Called up for Genoa clash Beukema (Achilles) made Napoli's squad list to face Genoa on Saturday.

Impact Beukema was expected to need more time to work on his fitness after dealing with a lingering injury throughout the summer, but the coach selected him even though he trained fully only late in the week. He's expected to begin on the bench, despite the absence of Alessandro Buogiorno (knee). Either Rafa Marin or Mathias Olivera will join Amir Rrahmani.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing nagging injury Beukema has been dealing with bilateral Achilles tendonitis and will miss at least the opener against Genoa, Ottopagine reported.

Impact Beukema has sat out most of the friendlies and will need to ramp up after returning to full training, but he shouldn't spend a lot of time on the shelf, as he could be back for the second round versus Como or shortly thereafter. Amir Rrahmani and Rafa Marin are the only center-backs currently healthy due to Alessandro Buongiorno's (knee) and Luca Marinucci's (knee) injuries.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quiet showing in Como contest Beukema generated two clearances and 41 completed passes and committed one foul in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.

Impact Beukema got the nod since Mathias Olivera (thigh) and Juan Jesus (personal) were missing, but didn't stick out or put up numbers even though Napoli stifled a high-wattage offense. He'll also see competition from Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the last three matches. He has tallied three tackles (two won), two interceptions and five clearances in the last five matches (two starts).

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to clean sheet versus Cagliari Beukema created one scoring chance and had one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Buekema got the call for the fifth time in the last six rounds, as Amir Rrahmani (thigh) is unavailable and Juan Jesus has been banged up, despite being available, and helped secure his first clean sheet since late November. He has recorded at least one clearance in his last six outings, accumulating 17 and posting seven tackles (all won), four interceptions and two blocks during that stretch.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in defeat Beukema scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Beukema's headed effort opened the scoring Sunday, but Napoli would be undone by two second half goals in a 2-1 defeat at Atalanta. In addition to his goal, the central defender contributed four tackles (four won), two clearances and one block to the defensive effort across his 90 minute of play. Beukema has been named to the starting XI in Napoli's most recent two fixtures after making just three appearances (zero starts) in the preceding five matches (all competitions).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Posts five clearances versus Inter Beukema (foot) had one cross (zero accurate) and five clearances and committed one foul in 78 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Beukema returned to the starting XI after missing three matches, as the coach picked him over Alessandro Buongiorno and Noa Lang to replace David Neres (ankle) in a more defensive-minded lineup and had an ordinary display in the back, picking up stats in just one category. He has notched at least one clearance in three straight showings, racking up eight and adding one tackle (zero won) and three blocks, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Inter Buekema (foot) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Buekema was already deemed fit and is with the team immediately for Sunday's outing, taking a spot in the starting XI. This ends his three-match absence as he hopes to keep the starting role, with five straight starts before the injury.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Inter clash Beukema (foot) has ramped up in practice and is poised to be an option for Sunday's game versus Inter, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Beukema is expected back after dealing with a foot contusion for about 20 days. He had started regularly before the injury, but either Amir Rrahmani or Alessandro Buongiorno was unavailable at the time, registering 11 clearances, five interceptions and four blocks and contributing to one clean sheet in his last six showings. He'll likely have a less consistent role in the next few matches.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Lazio fixture Beukema (foot) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Lazio, TuttoSport relayed.

Impact Beukema will miss his second Serie A game in a row while tending to a foot injury. Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani and Juan Jesus are expected to form the backline again, while Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci should serve as the deputies.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Cremonese Beukema has been ruled out for Sunday's match against Cremonese due to a foot injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Beukema hurt his foot while the team was in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa last week and hasn't been able to recover. Giovanni Di Lorenzo will likely move to the back, while Matteo Politano will man the wing. Luca Marianucci will be the top defensive deputy on the right-hand side of the pitch.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records Napoli's lone shot Beukema had one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Beukema was in the starting XI and played the full 90 Thursday, his second straight game starting for the club. He would surprisingly record the club's only shot of the match, hitting the target but not earning a goal. He also added two tackles won and nine clearances, spending most of his time defending his box after an early red card for his club.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal from defense Beukema scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Beukema was in the defense Saturday but still helped the club's scoreline in their 3-1 win, earning a goal in the 51st minute. Not only was this his first goal of the season, but it also came in his first appearance of the season. He is set to be more of a depth option this season, but has shown he does have value in his first appearance with the club.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Transfers to Napoli Beukema has moved from Bologna to Napoli.

Impact Buekema heads to a big team after two remarkable campaigns in Bologna, where he was a day-one starter and a cornerstone throughout his stay. He tallied 61 tackles, 36 interceptions, 127 clearances and 26 blocks in 43 games last season, contributing to 26 clean sheets. He'll rotate with Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani in two spots in the middle of the defense. His former club signed Martin Vitik earlier in the summer.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sturdy in Venezia game Beukema won two of three tackles and had one interception and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Beukema assembled a decent stat line while contributing to stopping the opponents for the second straight game. He has notched eight tackles (five won), two interceptions, 18 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A new defender for Chelsea? Blues scout Bologna centre-back Sam Beukema amid Inter, Juventus & Atletico Madrid interest | Goal.com US Chelsea have reportedly sent scouts to see Bologna centre-back Sam Beukema as they seek to address their defensive issues.

MARCH 1, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Assists opener Wednesday Beukema assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting CP. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st min...

Impact Beukema set up Tommaso Pobega's opening goal in the 21st minute Wednesday, his first and only goal contribution of the competition. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also took a season-high two shots. He was subbed off at halftime, likely to keep his legs fresh for the rest of the Serie A campaign.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanding versus Torino Beukema drew one foul and had one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win against Torino.

Impact Beukema helped stop Torino with his usual strong showing in the back. He has contributed to four clean sheets in the last five matches, recording five tackles (two won), four interceptions and 22 clearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clerances in lecce game Beukema registered one cross (one accurate), one block, three clearances and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Beukema had an easy day at the office while helping Bologna obtain a shutout victory. He has contributed to three clean sheets in the last five matches, recording three tackles (one won), three interceptions and 10 clearances.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up stats in Atalanta clash Beukema had five tackles (three won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Beukema led the resistance in the second half as Bologna were in ten men and assembled his best stat line of the season, but Atalanta managed to break through in the final minutes. He has partially rested just once this season. He has posted eight tackles (five won), three interceptions and eight clearances in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist versus Empoli Beukema assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Beukema didn't need to do much in the back, although Bologna didn't keep the clean sheet, and set up Giovanni Fabbian's early goal with a great flick-on. He's been the anchor of the defense in the early going and has tallied two tackles, two interceptions and four clearances in three matches.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Beukema served a one-game ban in Friday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Buekema will be eligible to face Napoli next Saturday and likely start over either Riccardo Cafiori or Victor Kristiansen. He has posted one tackle (zero won), 11 clerances and two blocks in his last three appearances.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red in Udinese match Beukema had two clearances, one block and one chance created and was booked twice in 64 minutes Sunday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Beukema didn't have a great showing and hit the showers early as he took one for the team to stop a counter. He'll be unavailable for Friday's clash with Torino, where Jhon Lucumi and Riccardo Calafiori will team up in the middle of the defense.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three clearances versus Monza Beukema (thigh) won one duel, committed two fouls and had three clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Monza.

Impact Beukema didn't have his hands full in his return from injury, but his side shut down the opponents. He has notched 19 clearances, two tackles (one won) and two blocks in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Beukema (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Monza.

Impact Beukema is making his return as expected Saturday, ending a two-match absence due to a knee issue. The defender should be expected to remain in the starting XI now that he is healthy, as he has only missed four starts all season when an option.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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