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Napoli penalty taker

Kevin De Bruyne is our current Napoli penalty taker call, with Rasmus Højlund next in line.

Order under review

Lukaku was transferred permanently to Fenerbahçe on 12 August and has been removed. De Bruyne is the leading current specialist, Højlund the main striker alternative and Politano the next technical fallback.

Full evidence note

Lukaku was transferred permanently to Fenerbahçe on 12 August and has been removed. De Bruyne is the leading current specialist, Højlund the main striker alternative and Politano the next technical fallback. No 2026/27 competitive Napoli penalty has yet tested this new order.

Checked 2 Sept 2026Order unchanged since 22 Aug 2026
Evidence file

How we verified Napoli's penalty order

Checked 2 Sept 2026. Order unchanged since 22 Aug 2026.

Sources checked

2 sources shown
  • GOAL Italia 2026/27 rigoristi boardCurrent all-club order reflecting late-August transfers and role changes.
  • Lega Serie A current squadsCurrent league squad directory used to reject departed candidates.

Serie A penalty roles can move quickly around transfers, coaching changes and form. Each filed name must be supported by current evidence. Source URLs remain in the internal audit file so this page keeps readers focused on the current decision.

Quick reference

Napoli penalty taker FAQ

Who is Napoli's penalty taker?

Kevin De Bruyne is our current Napoli penalty taker call, with Rasmus Højlund next in line.

Who is Napoli's second-choice penalty taker?

Rasmus Højlund is second choice behind Kevin De Bruyne, with Matteo Politano filed third.

For live goalscorer pricing, compare the filed order with the Goalscorer Fair Odds Lab.

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