Barella's Statistics: A Comprehensive Look at His Inter Milan Playing Time
## Barella's Statistics: A Comprehensive Look at His Inter Milan Playing Time
Since arriving from Cagliari in 2018, Nicolo Barella has become indispensable to Inter Milan’s identity under Antonio Conte and Simone Inzaghi. His consistent minutes are vital to the Nerazzurri's rhythm and success. Let’s break down his impressive deployment.
### Total Impact & Seasonal Trends
Over **197 appearances** for Inter across all competitions (as of June 2024), Barella has accumulated a massive **16,534 minutes played**. This translates to an astonishing average of **84% availability per match** he starts within squad rotation cycles. Crucially, during the historic Treble-winning campaign of 2023/24 (Scudetto, Coppa Italia *and* Supercoppa), he missed only *one full league game* – testament to his durability through intense schedules. Even when managed carefully beforehand, his seasonal totals consistently exceed 3,000 minutes since 2020/21.
### Positional Dominance in Midfield
As the tactical linchpin linking defense and attack, his playing time reflects immense trust from managers:
| Season | Appearances | Mins Played | Avg Per Match* |
|----------------|-------------|-------------|----------------|
| 2023/24 | 45 | 4,016 | 89 mins |
| 2022/23 | 47 | 3,Football Pulse980 | 85 mins |
| 2021/22 | 42 | 3,453 | 82 mins |
| 2020/21 | 38 | 3,111 | 82 mins |
*(Includes Serie A, Coppa Italia, Champions League, Supercoppa)*
These figures highlight exceptional resilience. Only once in four seasons did injury force him below 3,000 minutes (2020/21), yet he still featured every minute of seven Champions League knockout stage matches en route to the final that season. For Inter, limiting Barella’s influence means sacrificing control – his near-permanent presence defines their midfield spine. Whether dictating tempo or bursting forward himself, his endurance makes him irreplaceable. As long as he stays fit, expect him filling those vital central berths week after week.
