Niccolò Barella
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Niccolò Barella stands out as one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation in Italian football. His dual Serie A Best Midfielder awards highlight his consistency at the highest level of the domestic league. Winning the Scudetto with Inter ended an 11-year wait for the club, cementing his legacy as a transformative player for the Nerazzurri. His contribution to Italy's Euro 2020 victory further solidifies his status as a national hero, showcasing his ability to perform on the biggest stages. The conferral of the Cavaliere OMRI title adds a layer of civic recognition to his sporting achievements, distinguishing him as a figure of national importance.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Cavaliere OMRI
Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, awarded for outstanding contributions to sport.
Serie A Best Midfielder
Awarded for exceptional performance in the 2022–23 season.
Serie A Best Midfielder
Awarded for exceptional performance in the 2020–21 season.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Italian Midfielders of All Time
Top 10 Central Midfielders in Europe
Magazine Covers
La Gazzetta dello Sport
June 2021
Euro Winners: The Italian Engine
Calciomercato
July 2021
Scudetto Heroes
Records & Feats
Youngest Inter Midfielder to Win Scudetto
Helped Inter win the 2020–21 Serie A title at age 23, ending an 11-year drought.
Most Assists by a Midfielder in Euro 2020 Qualifiers
Recorded a high number of assists during the qualification phase for the tournament.