{"id":689,"date":"2026-05-20T12:17:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/oladipo-ends-debut-season-in-italy-with-serie-a-best-defender-award\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:17:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:17:17","slug":"oladipo-ends-debut-season-in-italy-with-serie-a-best-defender-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/oladipo-ends-debut-season-in-italy-with-serie-a-best-defender-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Oladipo Ends Debut Season in Italy With Serie A Best Defender Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Super Falcons centre-back Shukurat Oladipo has brought her maiden spell in Italy to a remarkable high, winning the Best Defender prize in the Italian women\u2019s Serie A and also being selected in the league\u2019s official Team of the Season.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old joined AS Roma after catching attention with FC Robo Queens in Nigeria, and she quickly established herself as a crucial part of Roma\u2019s title-winning push. Her impact was felt across the season through reliable displays in two roles, operating at right-back as well as in the centre of defence.<\/p>\n<p>Across the league schedule, Oladipo featured in 18 matches as Roma claimed the domestic championship and secured qualification for next season\u2019s UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League. 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