Calafiori's rise: Arsenal's Italian full-back shines

From a first-minute Community Shield goal to Arsenal's Player of the Month, Calafiori is making his mark.

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What happened. Riccardo Calafiori has started the 2026/27 season in excellent form for Arsenal, winning the club's Player of the Month award for August. He scored in the first minute of the Community Shield against Manchester City.

• He is becoming one of the most impressive full-backs in European football.
• He is establishing himself as one of Mikel Arteta's most trusted players.
• He is already being tipped for the Premier League team of the year.

Calafiori will look to keep his strong form going as Arsenal push through the 2026/27 campaign.

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