Serie A 2021/22 top scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo’s successor emerges as a veteran rules Italy

The 2021/22 season was a historic landmark for Italian football, witnessing AC Milan’s return to the pinnacle of the Scudetto after an agonizing 11-year wait. Under the meticulous guidance of Coach Stefano Pioli, the Rossoneri amassed 86 points after 38 rounds, finishing just two points ahead of their arch-rivals, Inter Milan. 

This Milan side was characterized by a gritty, resilient, and collective spirit. Instead of relying on a single superstar, the team found goals from every corner of the pitch. Interestingly, their highest scorer that year, Rafael Leao with 11 goals, did not even feature in the list of Serie A 2021/22 top scorers provided by Spbolivescore. 

This raises a fascinating question: who were the actual "bombardiers" that terrorized Italian defenses that year? Among them was a Serbian prodigy touted as the perfect successor to Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, whose journey later turned into a challenging nightmare. Let us explore the detailed list below.

List of the Serie A 2021/22 top scorers

10. Mario Pasalic

Starting at number ten, Mario Pasalic enjoyed a remarkably productive campaign for Atalanta. The Croatian midfielder, who joined Atalanta permanently from Chelsea in 2020 after several loan spells, netted 13 goals in 37 appearances. His contributions helped Atalanta finish 8th, narrowly missing out on European football. 

Throughout his Serie A career (2018–present), Pasalic has played over 200 matches and scored more than 50 goals, predominantly for Atalanta. Beyond Italy, he has played in Spain, France, and Russia, winning the UEFA Super Cup with Chelsea. At 31, he remains an active and vital part of the Bergamo squad.

9. Marko Arnautovic

In ninth place, Marko Arnautovic made a sensational return to Italy with Bologna. The Austrian veteran, who previously played for Inter Milan in 2009-10, scored 14 goals in 33 matches. His clinical finishing led Bologna to a respectable 13th-place finish. 

Arnautovic has a nomadic career, spanning the Premier League (Stoke City, West Ham), Bundesliga (Werder Bremen), and the Chinese Super League. With over 100 career goals across Europe and Asia, the 36-year-old continues to lead the line for Crvena Zvezda in Serbia.

8. Victor Osimhen

Eighth place belongs to Victor Osimhen, who showcased his immense potential by scoring 14 goals in 27 league games. His efficiency was key to Napoli finishing 3rd and returning to the Champions League. Despite facial injuries, his performance against Verona in March 2022 (Matchday 29), where he scored twice, remains etched in the fans' minds. 

Since joining Napoli from Lille in 2020, Osimhen has become one of the world's elite strikers, eventually winning the Scudetto in 2023. Before Italy, he conquered the Belgian and French leagues.

7. Domenico Berardi

Domenico Berardi sits at seventh with 15 goals in 33 matches. As Sassuolo's all-time record scorer, he led his club to an 11th-place finish. A master of consistency, Berardi has played his entire senior career at Sassuolo since 2012, accumulating over 120 Serie A goals in more than 350 appearances. 

His most explosive seasons include 2020/21 (17 goals) and 2013/14 (16 goals). Despite numerous offers from giants, the 31-year-old remains a one-club legend in Italy and a European Champion with the national team.

6. Gianluca Scamacca

Sixth is Gianluca Scamacca, who formed a deadly duo with Berardi at Sassuolo. He scored 16 goals in 36 matches before earning a move to West Ham United and later Atalanta. His brace against AC Milan at the San Siro in November 2021 signaled his arrival on the big stage. 

Scamacca has played for multiple clubs including Genoa and PSV Eindhoven. At 27, he remains a key figure for the Italian national team, having won the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta in 2024.

5. Tammy Abraham

Tammy Abraham takes the fifth spot with 17 goals in 37 games during his debut season for AS Roma. He became the first Englishman to score more than 10 goals in a single Serie A season, helping Jose Mourinho’s side finish 6th and win the inaugural UEFA Conference League. Before Roma, Abraham won the Champions League with Chelsea.

4. Giovanni Simeone

Fourth place is held by Giovanni Simeone, who scored 17 goals in 35 appearances for Hellas Verona while on loan from Cagliari. His four-goal haul against Lazio in October 2021 (Matchday 9) was a rare feat in Serie A history. 

Simeone has played in Italy since 2016 for Genoa, Fiorentina, and Napoli, scoring over 80 goals in total. The Argentine, now 30, achieved his dream of winning the Scudetto with Napoli in 2023.

3. Lautaro Martinez

Lautaro Martinez secures third place with 21 goals in 35 matches for Inter Milan. Despite his best efforts, Inter finished 2nd. Since arriving from Racing Club in 2018, "El Toro" has scored over 100 goals for Inter, winning two Serie A titles and also reaching the Champions League final twice. At 28, he is the captain and heartbeat of the Nerazzurri.

2. Dusan Vlahovic 

In second place is Dusan Vlahovic, the man who split his 24 goals between Fiorentina (17) and Juventus (7) across 36 matches. His high-profile £62 million move in January 2022 was intended to fill the void left by Ronaldo. Vlahovic has been in Italy since 2018, scoring over 75 goals for both clubs. At only 26, the Serbian remains one of the most valuable strikers in the world.

1. Ciro Immobile

And, the crown of the Serie A 2021/22 top scorer goes to Ciro Immobile. The Lazio captain netted 27 goals in 31 matches, securing his fourth Capocannoniere title. His hat-trick against Genoa in April 2022 (Matchday 32) exemplified his lethal instinct. 

Immobile is the all-time top scorer for Lazio and holds the record for most goals in a single Serie A season (36). Having played for Dortmund and Sevilla, he returned to Italy to become a legend. At 35, he recently moved to Paris FC in Ligue 1 to continue his goal-scoring journey.

Top 10 Serie A 2021/22 top scorers:

Ciro Immobile (Lazio) – 27 Goals

Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina/Juventus) – 24 Goals

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) – 21 Goals

Giovanni Simeone (Hellas Verona) – 17 Goals

Tammy Abraham (AS Roma) – 17 Goals

Gianluca Scamacca (Sassuolo) – 16 Goals

Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) – 15 Goals

Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – 14 Goals

Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) – 14 Goals

Mario Pasalic (Atalanta) – 13 Goals

In this article, Spbolivescore has identified the 10 most outstanding Serie A 2021/22 top scorers who defined an era of Italian football. If you want to update the latest hot football news, explore unique perspectives through in-depth analysis, and collect valuable data before every match, visit our homepage here.