Bulgarelli Number 8 Awards announce winners for 2025-2026 season

The winners of the Bulgarelli Number 8 Awards for the 2025-2026 football season have been announced. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 9, at the Cappella Farnese in Palazzo d’Accursio, Bologna.

Kenan Yildiz of Juventus has been named the best male footballer, while Martina Rosucci of Juventus Women will receive the award for best female footballer. In the coaching categories, Cesc Fàbregas of Como won for the men’s Serie A, and Gianluca Grassadonia of Lazio was recognized as the best women’s football coach.

Daniele Doveri from the Rome section was awarded best referee. Additionally, former Milan and Italian national team midfielder Demetrio Albertini will receive the prestigious Legends Award for his career achievements. The event is organized by the Italian Footballers Association (AIC) and supported by the Emilia-Romagna Region and the Municipality of Bologna.