Profile
Filippo Ranocchia is a 25-year-old Italian central midfielder born May 14, 2001 in Perugia, Italy. 186cm, both-footed. At Palermo since January 2024, signed permanently from Juventus for โฌ4M. Contract until June 30, 2028. Career path: Perugia youth (2013-2019) โ Juventus (2019-2024, with loans to Perugia, Vicenza, Monza, and Empoli) โ Palermo (2024-). Has 5 caps for Italy U21. Market value: โฌ2.8M (peak โฌ6M in January 2023).
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 not yet available โ assessment pending. Do not use for final recruitment decisions until T3 validation is complete.
Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.5 (PROXY) โ SERIE B STANDOUT ยท PALERMO'S MIDFIELD ENGINE ยท T3 PENDING. Filippo Ranocchia is a 25-year-old Italian midfielder who has established himself as a key player for Palermo in Serie B. With 32 appearances, 6 goals, 2 assists and a FotMob rating of 7.44, he has been instrumental in Palermo's promotion push. His 186cm, both-footed profile and Juventus academy pedigree make him an intriguing prospect. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the positioning and decision-making, Ranocchia could be a valuable target for Serie A clubs.
Technical / Passing
Mental / Tactical
Physical / Defensive
Tier 1 โ FBref ยท FotMob ยท Transfermarkt
Tier 2 โ Composite Scores (Proxy)
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Serie B: Tier 2.7 (confirmed)
Coppa Italia: Tier 2.4
Italy U21: Tier 3.5+
LOG 3.0 reflects the mix of Serie B and domestic cup football. Ranocchia has performed consistently in Serie B with a FotMob rating of 7.44 across 32 appearances.
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. Ranocchia's current FGA of 6.5 is a T1-based proxy โ all Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated. The projection assumes his current output (6 goals, 2 assists, 7.44 rating in Serie B) translates proportionally to higher leagues.
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA ร (Current League Tier รท Target League Tier).
Serie A: 6.5 ร (2.7 รท 3.6) = 6.1
Premier League: 6.5 ร (2.7 รท 3.7) = 6.0
Read before sending to a club: this projection is based on Tier 1 data only. Ranocchia's output in Serie B (6 goals, 2 assists, 7.44 rating) suggests he could be a solid contributor at a higher level. T3 validation is required to determine whether the positioning and decision-making translate to higher leagues.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
"The Modern Box-to-Box Midfielder" โ A versatile midfielder with excellent vision, technique, and tactical understanding. 82.9% pass completion and 50 key passes demonstrate creative quality. 63 tackles and 146 recoveries show defensive work rate. Both-footed ability adds versatility. T3 validation will determine whether the positioning and decision-making match the technical profile.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Perugia (loan) | Serie B | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Juventus U23 | Serie C | 30 | 3 | โ |
| 2021-22 | Vicenza (loan) | Serie B | 30 | 1 | โ |
| 2022-23 | Monza (loan) | Serie A | 14 | 1 | โ |
| 2023-24 | Empoli (loan) | Serie A | 9 | 0 | โ |
| 2023-24 | Palermo | Serie B | 32 | 4 | โ |
| 2025-26 | Palermo | Serie B | 32 | 6 | 2 |
| Career Total | ~148 | ~15 | ~2 | ||
Transfer Ladder
| From โ To | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Juventus โ Palermo | โฌ4M | 2024 |
| Market value | โฌ2.8M | |
International Career
| Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Italy U20 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy U21 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Coppa Italia | 2020-21 | Juventus |
Physical Profile
Injury & Medical History
โ Positive Filters
- 32 Serie B appearances, 6 goals, 2 assists in 2025-26 โ established Serie B starter with goal contribution
- 7.44 FotMob rating โ consistent high-level performance
- 50 key passes, 7 big chances created โ creative output from midfield
- 63 tackles, 22 interceptions, 146 recoveries โ strong defensive work rate
- 82.9% pass completion โ reliable distribution
- 186cm, both-footed profile โ excellent physical and technical foundation
- Juventus academy pedigree โ elite youth development
- 5 caps for Italy U21 โ international pedigree
- Serie A experience โ loan spells at Monza and Empoli
- Contract until 2028 โ long-term stability
- Age 25 โ entering his prime years
- Coppa Italia winner (2020-21) โ winning experience
โ Caution Signals
- All Tier 3 metrics pending โ no video validation of positioning, decision-making, or mental attributes
- Market value dropped from โฌ6M (2023) to โฌ2.8M โ value decline
- Duel win rate 50.6% โ average for a midfielder
- 1 red card in 2025-26 โ discipline concerns
- Limited Serie A success โ 23 appearances across loans, 1 goal
- Age 25 โ limited development runway
- No senior Italy caps โ yet to break into the national team
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 strong tackle numbers, positioning needs video confirmation
โ Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.5 (PROXY) โ SERIE B STANDOUT ยท PALERMO'S MIDFIELD ENGINE ยท T3 PENDING. Filippo Ranocchia is a 25-year-old Italian midfielder who has established himself as a key player for Palermo in Serie B. With 32 appearances, 6 goals, 2 assists and a FotMob rating of 7.44, he has been instrumental in Palermo's promotion push. His 186cm, both-footed profile and Juventus academy pedigree make him an intriguing prospect. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the positioning and decision-making, Ranocchia could be a valuable target for Serie A clubs. However, the declining market value (from โฌ6M to โฌ2.8M) and limited Serie A success are concerns. Recommended for clubs needing a reliable, experienced Serie B midfielder with potential to step up. Not recommended for clubs requiring a proven Serie A performer or a player with significant development runway.
No Match Links Provided
To complete the Tier 3 validation for Filippo Ranocchia, please supply full-match video links (Dropbox or similar) for a minimum of 5 matches (2 vs top-third opposition, 1 away, 1 while losing).