Lete POTM: "May" the Sulemania begin!
Ibrahim crowned last month's MVP through the Atalanta official app
And the final chapter of the Player of the Month saga is penned by... Ibrahim Sulemana! The last piece in a mosaic that, month after month, has kept the Atalanta app faithful hooked all season long. It’s the Ghanaian midfielder who closes the loop and puts the finishing touch, sealed in the unmistakable black and blue, on the contest’s Hall of Fame, proudly backed by Lete!
Ibrahim’s win isn’t just a triumph; given the heavyweight contenders he faced on the pitch, it’s a bona fide “zero to hero” story; the classic underdog’s rise, timeless and unmatched, striking a chord deep in the hearts of those who live and breathe the Beautiful Game. Rounding out the podium? The ever-reliable Marco Carnesecchi and Daniel Maldini — yet another unexpected twist in this month’s contest!
"Sulemania", "Sulemagic"... May was overflowing with slogans to celebrate the magic moment od the Nerazzurri's number 6, the undisputed star and hands-down winner of the season's final Player of the Month award! With not one, but two coup de théâtre, the Ghanian mid stole the spotlight, grabbing the month's top honours with a sleight of hand. A true "King for a night" in the showdown against Roma, Ibrahim tipped his crown once again under the lights of the Ferraris as he hit the bullseye ince again against Geno before nearly hitting the hat-trick of heroics with a close call against Parma; flirting with full-blown King Midas status... even in the box.
In this spellbound stretch, Sulemana pulled off a true bit of football alchemy turning every chance into gold: crucial minutes, blows worth their weight in gold... A bit of Sulemagic thet earned him yet another golden prize, this time off the pitch: completely won over and under his spell, the Nerazzurri faithful could do nothing but crown him their champion.
Yet another runner-up finish for Marco Carnesecchi! Now a regular on the Lete podium, the Nerazzurri’s number 29 picks up his fourth silver medal of the season, adding to the gold he clinched in March! His recipe for success? The same as ever: clutch saves, lightning-quick reflexes, and textbook clearances. Just as unshakeable has been the form of the Rimini-born keeper , and not just in May - a month that nontheless saw him claim his 13th clean sheet of the season in Monza and break a Club record… What 's more to add? Once again, second place is in safe hands!
A fierce battle broke out for third place! Back in our May preview, we hinted at a potential comeback for the "supporting cast", and the photo-finish duel between Mateo Retegui and Daniel Maldini for the final podium spot proved just that. A thrilling head-to-head that confirmed the rise of what many now call the “B Unit”.
On one side, the outgoing Player of the Month didn’t hold back: Retegui delivered what could be called his magnum opus, breaking Filippo Inzaghi’s record and hitting the 25-goal mark at Marassi with the most classic of finishes as he exacted the infamous ex's goal. But he wasn’t done there: he also turned into a provider, serving up two key assists in the 4–0 win over Monza.
On the other side, Daniel Maldini hit back blow for blow, capping off his first months in Nerazzurri colors with serious flair: after netting his first goal for Atalanta at the Ferraris, he stepped up again on home turf, bagging a brace in the season finale against Parma.
A powerful performance and mission accomplished for Daniel Maldini, as number 70 narrowly edged out El Chapita in a fierce duel by just a handful of votes—making this hard-fought bronze medal even more special!
Ladies and gentlemen, let the Sulemania begin! See you at the final showdown: the Player of the Season is just around the corner!