Mateo Retegui has etched his name in Atalanta`s history books by becoming the club`s all-time top scorer in a single Serie A season. His 25th goal of the campaign, scored in a 3-2 victory against his former club Genoa, not only secured the win but also broke Filippo Inzaghi`s previous record of 24 goals set in the 1996-97 season.
Retegui`s achievement goes beyond just breaking Inzaghi`s record. He has also matched a unique feat previously accomplished only by Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero in the 2007-08 season. Since Opta began collecting detailed statistics in 2005-06, Del Piero was the sole player to score at least 10 goals with both his left and right foot in a single Serie A season.
The versatile striker`s goal tally for this season now stands at:
- 10 goals with his left foot
- 10 goals with his right foot
- 5 headers
This remarkable distribution of goals highlights Retegui`s ability to score with both feet, making him a truly ambidextrous threat in front of goal. His consistency and versatility have not only propelled Atalanta to success but have also cemented his status as one of Serie A`s most lethal strikers this season.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Retegui to see if he can extend his record further and potentially set a new benchmark for future Atalanta strikers to aspire to.