The Italian players’ association picked the XI for the 2023/24 campaign, plus the winners of other prizes - including Coach of the Year, Club of the Year and Goal of the Year, among others.
Zirkzee was one of six players nominated for the forward positions in the squad, alongside Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Marcus Thuram (Inter), Rafael Leao (Milan), Albert Gudmundsson (Genoa, now at Fiorentina) and Ademola Lookman (Atalanta).
Our 23-year-old summer signing from Bologna was selected by his fellow professionals after registering 11 goals and five assists in 34 league appearances.
Zirkzee's top form for Bologna helped them to finish fifth in Serie A last term, and ultimately contributed to them securing qualification to the Champions League.