Serie A giants Inter Milan have excelled in Cristian Chivu’s first season in charge, emerging as the best defensive team in Europe’s top-five leagues.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Inter’s tally of 15 clean sheets in Serie A stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Goals from Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu on either side of halftime inspired the Nerazzurri to a 2-0 home win over Genoa on Saturday.

Furthermore, Yann Sommer kept another clean sheet as Inter upheld a huge ten-point lead over second-placed AC Milan.

Inter Milan Boast Best Defensive Record in Europe’s Top 5 Leagues

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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Yann Sommer of Internazionale acknowledges the fans after the team’s victory in the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Saturday’s shutout marked Inter’s 15th clean sheet in 27 Serie A games this season.

For comparison, no other side across Europe’s traditional top-five divisions has managed more shutouts than Chivu’s charges.

It’s also worth noting that just AC Milan, Como, and Roma have conceded fewer goals in Serie A this term than Inter’s 21.

Despite several underwhelming performances from Sommer, the Swiss veteran is leading the way in this important category.