DIMARGOAT: with 21 G/A in 25 games, is winning fantasy football leagues single handedly. But is he also the Serie A MVP?

With 21 goals contributions in 25 games as a defender, and passing grades only for every single match according to Fantagazzetta player ratings, Dimarco is taking by storm the throne for the best fantacalcio player (italian fantasy football) this year: players who bought Dimarco in their league’s auction amid uncertainties concerning condition and starter status this summer have enjoyed an extraordinary performance, almost sure to make him the best Fanta defender since Fantagazzetta archive is available (2015-16), smashing former record of 7,38 average points by Atalanta’s wingback Gosens, and possibly best ever. He is not just the best defender: his performance is currently ahead of all the big names in every role, placing him about tied 1° in absolute rankings with Lautaro for total points. Being already by far the better deal for money, he may, if different baselines for defenders and attackers are taken into account, even be the most valuable player overall, something unheard of for a defender, considering points are awarded by goals and assist mostly and none by clean sheets and tackles*

However, does this correspond to football performance? Surely his “defender” role is kind of a strech: wingback is more appropriate and explains a bit the crazy contribution rate, together with the uniquness of Inter’s system. He is having a great season for sure, but is he actually the serie A MVP? Is he actually the best Italian player right now? Is he actually the best player in his role?