Juventus kicked off their Serie A 2025/2026 campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Parma at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Monday, August 25, 2025. The Bianconeri started their season on the right note, controlling the game for long stretches and sealing three important points in front of their home fans.
Second-half goals from Jonathan David—on his competitive debut—and Dusan Vlahovic proved decisive. However, the standout performer of the night was undoubtedly Kenan Yildiz, who orchestrated Juventus’ attack with two brilliant assists.
Despite the win, the evening wasn’t without frustration. Full-back Andrea Cambiaso was shown a straight red card, leaving Juventus to finish the game with ten men. Still, the collective performance was strong enough to secure a clean sheet and an encouraging start to the season.
Here’s the complete breakdown of the Juventus player ratings vs Parma:
Goalkeeper & Defense
Michele Di Gregorio – 6/10
The summer signing had a relatively quiet evening thanks to Juventus’ defensive dominance. He was rarely tested but did his basics well. Fortunately for him, Bremer bailed him out with a crucial goal-line clearance in the second half.
Federico Gatti – 5.5/10
Not the most convincing display. Gatti looked shaky when dealing with Parma’s counter-attacks and struggled in one-on-one duels. A booking capped off an inconsistent performance.
Bremer – 8/10
A rock at the heart of the defense. Bremer’s leadership, positioning, and crucial interventions, including a last-ditch block on the line, were key in preserving Juventus’ clean sheet.
Lewis Kelly – 7.5/10
Confident and composed, Kelly showcased his ability to progress the ball from deep. He dominated aerial duels and snuffed out several dangerous counter-attacks from Parma.
Pierre Kalulu – 7/10
Full of energy on the right flank. Kalulu was aggressive in his challenges and constantly offered width, sending in a few dangerous crosses. A positive display overall.
Andrea Cambiaso – 4/10
An evening to forget. Cambiaso had been lively in attack and linked up well with Yildiz before completely losing his composure. His straight red card left Juventus exposed and marred what could have been a solid outing.
Midfield
Manuel Locatelli – 6.5/10
Reliable as ever in front of the backline. Locatelli shielded the defense effectively and kept Juventus ticking with his distribution. However, he lacked creativity in advanced areas.
Khephren Thuram – 7.5/10
A powerful performance in midfield. Thuram drove the ball forward with purpose, pressed aggressively, and created problems for Parma’s defense. He looks set to become an integral part of Juventus’ midfield this season.
Attack
Sergio Conceição – 7/10
Always direct and dangerous with his dribbles. Conceição nearly scored with a strike that rattled the post, and his unpredictability kept Parma’s backline on edge throughout.
Kenan Yildiz – 9/10
The man of the match. Yildiz’s dazzling runs, vision, and precise passing carved open Parma’s defense. Two assists capped off a sensational performance from the Turkish youngster, who is quickly becoming one of Juventus’ most important creative outlets.
Jonathan David – 8/10
A dream Serie A debut for the Canadian international. David opened the scoring with a clinical finish, showcasing the poacher’s instinct Juventus have been craving. His link-up play was also sharp.
Substitutes
Teun Koopmeiners – 6.5/10
Brought stability to the midfield after coming on. He helped Juventus control possession and orchestrate transitions more effectively.
Joao Mario – 6.5/10
Injected energy in the closing stages, winning duels and pressing aggressively to ensure Parma didn’t find a way back into the game.
Dusan Vlahovic – 7/10
Came off the bench to seal the victory with a well-taken goal. His chemistry with Yildiz was evident, and he will be vital in Juventus’ title push.
Nicolas Gonzalez – 6/10
Showed energy and determination after being introduced late on, though without much time to influence the match significantly.
Weston McKennie – N/R
Featured only in stoppage time, not enough minutes to earn a rating.
Final Verdict
Juventus’ 2-0 win over Parma was a statement start to their Serie A season, with key attackers David, Vlahovic, and especially Yildiz making the difference. The defense looked solid with Bremer commanding the backline, though Gatti’s inconsistency and Cambiaso’s red card are areas of concern for coach Thiago Motta moving forward.
If Yildiz continues this level of form and David settles quickly into Serie A life, Juventus could have a formidable attack to challenge for the Scudetto in 2025/26.
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