⚡ Serie A Gameweek 1 Deadline Alert
- Contest Target: Serie A GW1 Free Entry Contest ($0 cost, real XFC prizes).
- Deadline: Saturday evening (before first Serie A kickoff).
- Roster Strategy: 11 Starters (mix of 1★/2★ free leased cards + 5★ cornerstone stars) + Assistant Manager multiplier.
👉 Build Your Free Serie A GW1 Lineup on FootballCoin Before Deadline
It’s where it all started and, in some ways, the most technically demanding of all fantasy football games. Serie A fantasy football is about to start for the 2026/26 season. You may find yourself having to make some difficult first decisions.
Don’t know who to pick yet? I’ve got you covered! I’ve been writing fantacalcio guides for over a decade. These are the players that I recommend you have on your team in Gameweek 1.
Need a bit more help? I’ve written a detailed guide covering all that you need to know about Serie A fantasy football, and I’ve assembled for you a list of the bargain players that you can rely on for the 2026/27 season.
My GW1 Fantacalcio Squad Reveal
I’ll let you in on a little secret. In fact, it’s a big secret. This is my Serie A fantacalcio team for GW1. Feel free to use it as is, or to take the info and adapt it.
I’m playing in a 4-4-2 formation.
| Position | Player Name | Club | Card Tier | Why Included for GW1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Zion Suzuki | Parma | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Clean sheet potential vs Cagliari |
| DEF 1 | Gianluca Mancini | AS Roma | 4★ | Team leader essential to team build-up |
| DEF 2 | Djed Spence | Internazionale | 2★ – Free w/ lease | England international with great work rate |
| DEF 3 | Marc Kempf | Como | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Underrated defender who is good in aerial duels |
| DEF 4 | Ivan Smolcic | Como | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Good passer, great in tackles |
| MID 1 | Maximo Perrone | Como | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Young player nearing the peak of his ability |
| MID 2 | Christ Inao Oulai | Fiorentina | 2★ – Free w/ lease | One of the top-rated youngsters in Serie A |
| MID 3 | Niccolò Barella | Internazionale | 5★ | Indispensable. He’s the Scudetto winners’ maestro |
| MID 4 | Scott McTominay | Napoli | 5★ | Offensive attacker who can score or provide assists |
| FW 1 | Lautaro Martínez | Internazionale | 5★ | Top striker who can score multiple times against Monza |
| FW 2 | Assane Diao | Como | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Exciting young striker with great finishing ability |
| AM | Francesco Totti | Retired AM | 5★ | A 5* Assistant Manager is a must-have |
3 Must-Have “Sleeper Picks” for GW1
You need to be prepared for every type of scenario! Here are my 3 “sleeper picks,” players that you should have on your radar in the event of an injury, last-minute transfer etc.
- Wladimiro Falcone (Proven Shotstopper): Will have plenty of work as Lecce’s keeper, but this suits his ability
- Yunus Musah (Midfield Creator): Showed potential at Atalanta last season. Focal point of Milan’s rebuild
- Alisson Santos (Gifted Attacking Midfielder): Proved himself in half of last season for Napoli. Can be an important player for one of the top sides in Serie A
Final Checklist Before Deadline
- With 60 minutes ahead of starting time, set your alarm so that you can double-check your team selection
- You’ll need a 5*-rated Assistant Manager to earn 15 automatic points in FootballCoin. Get one from the marketplace!
- Refresh your memory with my Serie A fantasy guide and budget pick selection
🚀 Ready to enter your lineup? Lock In Your Free GW1 Team on FootballCoin Now
