Profile
Davide Frattesi is a 26-year-old Italian central midfielder born September 22, 1999 in Rome, Italy. 178cm, right-footed. At Inter Milan since 2023 (initially on loan, then permanently for โฌ29M in 2024). Contract until June 30, 2028. Career path: Lazio youth โ Roma youth โ Sassuolo (2017-2024, with loans to Ascoli, Empoli, and Monza) โ Inter Milan (2023-). Has 34 caps and 8 goals for Italy. Market value: โฌ25.7M (peak โฌ39.3M).
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics pending validation. This card is a Tier 1 + Tier 2 proxy only. All T3 sub-metrics (OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P, SII_A, SII_T, SII_R, DMA, SPI, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH) require minimum 5 full matches of HD video assessment. Video links are provided โ assessment pending. Do not use for final recruitment decisions until T3 validation is complete.
Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.6 (PROXY) โ 2x SERIE A CHAMPION ยท ITALY INTERNATIONAL ยท ESTABLISHED STARTER. Davide Frattesi is a 26-year-old Italian midfielder who has established himself as a key player for Inter Milan and Italy. With 2 Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, and a Supercoppa at Inter, and 34 caps, 8 goals for Italy, he has proven his quality at the highest level. His box-to-box energy, late runs into the box, and goal-scoring ability from midfield make him a valuable asset. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the positioning and decision-making, Frattesi could be a target for top European clubs.
Technical / Attacking
Mental / Tactical
Physical
Tier 1 โ FBref ยท Sofascore ยท Transfermarkt
Tier 2 โ Composite Scores (Proxy)
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Serie A: Tier 3.6 (confirmed)
UCL Group Stage: Tier 3.5
UCL Knockout: Tier 4.0
Italy National Team: Tier 4.0+
LOG 3.4 reflects the mix of Serie A, UCL, and international football. Frattesi has performed consistently across all three contexts.
Tier 3 ยท Pending Video Assessment ยท 0/16 Confirmed
OBI_S 0 events โ space creation not yet assessed
OBI_P 0 events โ positional anticipation not yet assessed
OBI composite PENDING โ requires 5+ full matches
SII_T 0 events โ top speed not yet assessed
SII_R 0 events โ recovery sprints not yet assessed
SII composite PENDING โ requires 5+ full matches
โ OBI_S (0 events)
โ OBI_P (0 events)
โ SII_A (0 events)
โ SII_T (0 events)
โ SII_R (0 events)
โ DMA (0 events)
โ SPI (0 events)
โ CHR (0 events)
โ MCS (0 events)
โ CLM (0 events)
โ CRS (0 events)
โ OMS (0 events)
โ DYN (0 events)
โ CRK (0 events)
โ COACH (0 events)
0/16 metrics confirmed โ video assessment pending
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues of differing quality using Empire FGA's Competition_Tier_Base reference. Frattesi's current FGA of 6.6 is a T1-based proxy โ all Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated. The projection assumes his current output (2 Serie A titles, Italy regular) translates proportionally to other leagues.
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA ร (Current League Tier รท Target League Tier).
Premier League: 6.6 ร (3.6 รท 3.7) = 6.5
Bundesliga: 6.6 ร (3.6 รท 3.6) = 6.6
Read before sending to a club: this projection is based on Tier 1 data only. Frattesi's box-to-box energy, goal-scoring from midfield, and experience at the highest level suggest he could succeed in any top league. T3 validation is required to determine whether the positioning and decision-making translate across different tactical contexts.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
"The Box-to-Box Midfielder" โ A midfielder whose primary value is energy, late runs into the box, and goal-scoring from midfield. 11 goals in 50 Serie A appearances for Inter and 8 goals in 34 Italy caps demonstrate his goal threat. His 77.7% pass completion and 51.5% duel win rate suggest a functional all-round game. T3 validation will determine whether the positioning and decision-making match the statistical profile.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Ascoli (loan) | Serie B | 33 | 0 | โ |
| 2019-20 | Empoli (loan) | Serie B | 37 | 5 | โ |
| 2020-21 | Monza (loan) | Serie B | 37 | 8 | โ |
| 2021-22 | Sassuolo | Serie A | โ | โ | โ |
| 2022-23 | Sassuolo | Serie A | 36 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Inter (loan) | Serie A | 32 | 6 | โ |
| 2024-25 | Inter Milan | Serie A | 42 | 7 | โ |
| 2025-26 | Inter Milan | Serie A | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | Sassuolo | Serie A | 72 | 11 | โ |
| Inter Total (all comps) | 122 | 15 | โ | ||
Transfer Ladder
| From โ To | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Roma โ Sassuolo | โ | 2017 |
| Sassuolo โ Inter (loan) | Loan fee | 2023 |
| Sassuolo โ Inter Milan | โฌ29M | 2024 |
| Market value | โฌ25.7M | |
International Career
| Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Italy U17 | 10 | 2 |
| Italy U18 | 4 | 0 |
| Italy U19 | 20 | 1 |
| Italy U20 | 12 | 4 |
| Italy U21 | 10 | 2 |
| Italy Senior | 34 | 8 |
| Total | 90 | 17 |
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Coppa Italia Primavera | 2016-17 | Roma |
| Supercoppa Primavera | 2016-17 | Roma |
| Serie A | 2023-24, 2025-26 | Inter Milan |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 2023 | Inter Milan |
| Coppa Italia | 2025-26 | Inter Milan |
Physical Profile
Injury & Medical History
โ Positive Filters
- 2x Serie A champion (2023-24, 2025-26) โ proven winner at the highest level
- 34 caps, 8 goals for Italy โ established international
- 11 goals in 50 Serie A appearances for Inter โ goal-scoring midfielder
- โฌ29M transfer to Inter โ market validation of quality
- 122 appearances, 15 goals for Inter (all competitions) โ consistent performer
- Box-to-box energy and late runs โ tactical versatility
- Coppa Italia winner (2025-26) โ cup success
- Supercoppa Italiana winner (2023) โ domestic success
- Age 26 โ in his prime years
- Contract until 2028 โ long-term stability
- Developed through Lazio and Roma academies โ elite youth development
โ Caution Signals
- All Tier 3 metrics pending โ no video validation of positioning, decision-making, or mental attributes
- 0 goals in 22 Serie A appearances (2025-26) โ significant drop in goal output
- 77.7% pass completion โ below elite midfielder standard
- Aerial duel win rate 33.3% โ significant weakness in the air
- Duel win rate 51.5% โ average for a midfielder
- Only 553 minutes in 22 appearances (25/26) โ reduced role at Inter
- Height 178cm โ physical limitation in aerial duels
- Transfer speculation โ reportedly wanted to leave Inter in summer 2026
โ Critical Gaps
- 0/16 T3 metrics validated โ no video evidence for OBI, SII, DMA, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH
- No off-ball movement assessment โ OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P all unverified
- No sprint profile โ SII_A, SII_T, SII_R all unverified
- No character or mental assessment โ CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS all unverified
- Decision-making under pressure unverified โ DMA, OMS, CRK all unverified
- Coachability unknown โ COACH metric unverified
- Defensive positioning unverified โ despite experience, positioning needs video confirmation
โ Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.6 (PROXY) โ 2x SERIE A CHAMPION ยท ITALY INTERNATIONAL ยท ESTABLISHED STARTER. Davide Frattesi is a 26-year-old Italian midfielder who has established himself as a key player for Inter Milan and Italy. With 2 Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, and a Supercoppa at Inter, and 34 caps, 8 goals for Italy, he has proven his quality at the highest level. His box-to-box energy, late runs into the box, and goal-scoring ability from midfield make him a valuable asset. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the positioning and decision-making, Frattesi could be a target for top European clubs. However, the 0 goals in 22 Serie A appearances (2025-26) and reduced minutes are concerns. Recommended for clubs needing an experienced, energetic box-to-box midfielder with proven winning pedigree. Not recommended for clubs requiring a dominant physical presence or a player with significant development runway.