Ranked! 5 Key Players From Inter Milan's Serie A Title Triumph

• Inter Milan have dethroned Napoli as Serie A champions
• Nerazzurri clinched the title after beating AC Milan 2-1
• Here are five stars who excelled in Inter's title-winning season

Inter Milan clinched their 20th Italian title in a momentous Derby della Madonnina by defeating arch-rivals and closest contenders AC Milan.

Francesco Acerbi found himself unmarked to head in Benjamin Pavard's flick-on from a corner, granting Inter the lead.

Marcus Thuram capitalized on a long ball, afforded ample time to cut inside before unleashing their second goal into the bottom corner at the San Siro.

Fikayo Tomori briefly ignited hope for Milan with a close-range header. However, the match descended into chaos in injury time, with three red cards issued as tempers flared.

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Milan's Theo Hernandez and Inter's Denzel Dumfries were dismissed for their involvement in a brawl, while Inter's captain Davide Calabria received a red card for violent conduct, leaving the hosts with nine men.

Despite Milan being the home side for the fixture, Inter's players and coaches stormed the pitch to celebrate at the final whistle.

Throughout their title-winning campaign, several players have shone brightly, and Sports Brief looks at five stars who have surpassed expectations in accomplishing what is deemed their most significant achievement to date.

Lautaro Martinez

Martinez has been pivotal for Inter for some time, but since assuming the role of team captain at the season's outset, he has exemplified leadership through his actions.

With 23 goals in 29 appearances, Martinez has notably enhanced his Serie A tally, now serving as Inter's primary center-forward rather than playing second fiddle to a target man.

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The 26-year-old has played a vital role in Marcus Thuram's seamless integration in his debut season, shouldering the responsibility of leading Inter's offensive line.

Marcus Thuram

Thuram's arrival on a free transfer last summer has proven to be a masterstroke.

The French forward, son of World Cup champion Lilian Thuram, returned to his homeland from Borussia Moenchengladbach last summer, tasked with filling the void left by Edin Dzeko and Romelu Lukaku.

Despite the daunting challenge, the 26-year-old has risen to the occasion, tallying 12 goals in Serie A and easing the pain of Lukaku's departure, which marked his second exit in three summers.

Hakan Calhanoglu

In February, Turkey captain Calhanoglu boldly proclaimed himself the world's best midfield playmaker, just two days after Inter's first-leg win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16.

While his statement may have seemed overly confident, so too did the talk in Italy of Inter's potential to become European champions.

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However, the 30-year-old has proven to be a crucial component in Inter's winning formula. Playing in a deep-lying role assigned by Inzaghi after Marcelo Brozovic's departure, Calhanoglu has thrived, contributing 13 goals and three assists while adeptly linking play.

Yann Sommer

Another cut-price replacement for a departed star, Switzerland goalkeeper Sommer has slotted in between the sticks as though Andre Onana had never been there.

Inter made a huge profit on Onana by selling the Cameroonian, who was key to their run to last year's Champions League final, to Manchester United for 57 million euros.

But while Onana has floundered at Premier League giants United, Sommer has shone in his first season in Serie A, helping an already solid defence become easily the best in the country.

Federico Dimarco

A dynamic wing-back, Dimarco seamlessly contributes to both defence and attack.

Hailing from Milan and a devoted Inter fan, Dimarco has rapidly risen to prominence in the past two years, solidifying his status as one of Europe's top full-backs.

This season, in addition to bolstering Inter's exceptional defence, Dimarco has netted six goals across all competitions and provided six assists from the left flank.