Guido MASETTI 1930-43
In all honesty Roma have never had an outstanding 'keeper but Masetti gets
the nod just ahead of 1980s star Franco Tancredi. Masetti spent 13 years in
the capital and played a staggering 338 League games. Capped twice by
Italy, he wore the gloves when the Giallorossi won their first title in
1942.
Giacomo LOSI 1954-69
A tough opponent, Losi was equally comfortable on the ball with either
foot. The defender holds the record number of League appearances for the
side with 386 games. Was also capped by Italy on 11 occasions.
ALDAIR 1990-03
Brazilian who signed for the Giallorossi after Italia '90 from Benfica.
Arguably Brazil's best ever defender, he was the key defensive element for
the side throughout the 1990s. Was part of the championship winning team
despite spending most of the campaign on the bench. Deserved more honours
than his capital stay permitted. Made over 300 League appearances.
Sebastiano NELA 1981-92
A left footed full-back who was often used on the right, Nela was part of
the successful Roma side that battled for the Scudetto against arch rivals
Juventus in the early 1980s. Played 281 League games for the club and did
go on to represent Italy – even if he only won five caps.
Marcos CAFU 1997-03
Tireless wing-back dubbed ‘Pendolino’ by fans after the high speed train
that runs from Milan, whom he would later join, to Rome. Played over 100
games in Serie A for the side and was vital, along with Vincent Candela, in
Roma’s title success of 2001. An established international and 1994 World
Cup winner.
Agostino DI BARTOLOMEI 1972-84
A midfielder of intense quality, he led the side to an historic Scudetto
success in 1983. 'Di Ba' progressed through the Roma youth ranks and
captained the side to their second League title. A player equipped with
excellent technical skills, midfield vision and the ability to score goals
- he netted 50. Left the Olimpico after over a decade to join Nils Liedholm
at Milan. Sadly committed suicide in 1994.
Paulo Roberto FALCAO 1980-85
Roma passed on the opportunity to sign Zico in order to get Falcao.
Tactically excellent, the great side of the 1980s developed from his head
and feet. Remembered by many Italian fans for scoring that great goal
against the Azzurri in the 1982 World Cup. Would leave Roma on bad terms
when the club ripped up his contract following a knee injury.
Giuseppe GIANNINI 1981-95
One of the most loved Roma players of all time, Giannini was an Olimpico
hero. Nicknamed 'Il Principe' he grew up in the youth ranks and became
captain like Di Bartolomei and Totti. Great vision and a real footballers
brain, Giannini's dedication to the Roma shirt saw him collect few honours.
Made 318 League appearances, he turned down lucrative offers from Juventus
and Inter.
Bruno CONTI 1973-90
Roma and Italian legend who was part of the victorious 1982 World Cup
winning side – and considered many as the best player of the tournament.
Conti's flair and skill saw him become the club's most capped player along
with Giuseppe Giannini on 47. A model professional, Conti will never be
forgotten. Made 304 League appearances for the capital side.
Francesco TOTTI 1992-
A Romanista from birth, Totti grew up watching the likes of Giuseppe
Giannini and Rudi Voeller from the stands. Was brought up through the
Giallorossi youth ranks and made his Serie A debut at just 16. Now club
captain, he was a key member of the title-winning side.
Roberto PRUZZO 1978-88
Scored 106 League goals in just 240 games, Pruzzo was a supreme bomber for
a decade at the Olimpico. Finished as Capocannoniere three times while in
the capital in 1980-81, '81-82 and '85-86. Would only play six times for
Italy without scoring.
THE COACH:
Fabio CAPELLO 1999-04
Just edges out Nils Liedholm on the bench. Capello again proved that he is
one of the best tacticians the world has seen after he led the side to
their first championship for 18 years – breaking the Serie A points record
in doing so. Had won championships with Milan and Real Madrid, before he
betrayed the Giallorossi by joining arch-rivals Juventus.
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