The Serie A has revealed six nominees for the Player of the Month (POTM) award for August 2025, highlighting both rising talents and established stars who shone in the season’s opening matches. The nominees are Kenan Yıldız (Juventus), Scott McTominay (Napoli), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Nico Paz (Como), Thomas Kristensen (Udinese), and Matías Soulé (AS Roma). Each earned their nomination with standout performances in August, delivering key goals or assists for their clubs. Below we recap how each player earned this recognition in Serie A’s first month of the 2025-26 campaign.
Kenan Yıldız – Young Playmaker Sparks Juventus
19-year-old Turkish winger Kenan Yıldız made an immediate impact for Juventus in his first full Serie A games. Yıldız was a creative livewire on the flanks, helping Juve kick off with two straight wins. In the season opener against Parma, he set up both of Juventus’ goals. First, he whipped in a pinpoint cross for Jonathan David to score the opener, then later squared for Dusan Vlahović to seal the victory. The teenage playmaker nearly grabbed a goal himself with a late half-volley and walked away with Man of the Match honors.
Scott McTominay – Napoli’s MVP Picks Up Where He Left Off
Scott McTominay, Serie A’s reigning MVP, continues to lead Napoli with big performances. The Scottish midfielder opened his season with a commanding display against Sassuolo, scoring a powerful header to set the tone in a 2–0 win. He bossed the midfield, created chances, and nearly doubled his tally with a long-range shot that rattled the crossbar. His goal and leadership kept Napoli’s title defense on track with two opening wins.
Marcus Thuram – Brace Leads Inter’s Flying Start
French striker Marcus Thuram was the star of Inter’s emphatic 5–0 win over Torino to kick off their season. He struck twice, once in the first half and again after the hour mark, showing sharp finishing and clever movement inside the box. Inter’s attack looked electric, and Thuram’s brace gave fans hope that he can be the difference-maker up front this year.
Nico Paz – Newcomer Stars in Como’s Shock Upset
20-year-old Argentine talent Nico Paz lit up the league on his Serie A debut for newly promoted Como. Facing Lazio, Paz provided a perfectly timed assist for the opener, then followed it up with a spectacular free-kick to seal a 2–0 upset win. His technical quality and vision immediately turned heads, with whispers already linking him to Europe’s elite clubs. For a promoted team to knock off Lazio, Paz’s role was crucial and unforgettable.
Thomas Kristensen – Defender with a Decisive Goal
Thomas Kristensen, a towering Danish defender for Udinese, proved he’s not just about defensive grit. Against Verona, he rose highest on a set-piece to head home Udinese’s first goal of the campaign. His physical presence at the back and ability to chip in with goals made him stand out in August, earning recognition as one of the month’s best performers.
Matías Soulé – Young Winger Lifts Roma
Matías Soulé gave Roma an early-season boost with a match-winning performance against Pisa. The 22-year-old Argentine winger slotted home the only goal in a 1–0 win, coolly finishing off a clever attacking move. It was his strike that kept Roma perfect through two opening matches, and it hinted at the breakout season he could enjoy under Gasperini.
POTM Award and EA FC 26 – Awaiting the In-Game Reward
For fans of EA Sports FC 26, launching later this month, these nominees are particularly exciting. Normally, the winner of a major league’s POTM award comes with a special Ultimate Team item via an SBC. For now, though, it’s unclear if Serie A’s POTM will receive one in FC 26. Early expectations suggest there won’t be an SBC at launch, but EA has changed course before, and the community will be watching closely. With big names and breakout youngsters in the mix, a Serie A POTM card could generate serious hype if it drops later.
