Shukurat Oladipo named Serie A Femminile best defender

AS Roma defender Shukurat Oladipo has been named the Best Defender in Italy’s Serie A Femminile after a standout 2025–26 season with the league champions.

The Nigerian international established herself as a key figure in Roma’s defensive line, featuring in 18 Serie A matches with 15 starts. With her on the pitch, the team recorded 11 clean sheets and remained unbeaten in every league match she featured in.

Oladipo was also named in the Serie A Femminile Team of the Year alongside her teammates Manuela Giugliano, Giada Greggi, and Giulia Dragoni.

 

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Standard-setting campaign in Serie A

The 21-year-old made 30 appearances across all competitions, including her debut in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Her defensive output further highlighted her immense influence at the back. She recorded 27 interceptions, 27 tackles, 70 clearances, and 104 recoveries in the league across 1,398 minutes of action, helping her side maintain one of the strongest defensive records in the division.

Roma officially lifted the Serie A Femminile trophy on Saturday after ending their season with a 2–0 win over Genoa, sealing a dominant domestic campaign.

She and Nigerian compatriot Rinsola Babajide will now turn their attention to the Coppa Italia Femminile final against Juventus on May 24, where Roma will aim to complete a domestic double.