Alessandro Florenzi earned Roma a point in yesterday's clash against Barcelona by scoring a screamer from about 60 metres away from the goal. Here we look at a short profile of the right winger and also analyze his strengths and weaknesses.
A product of Roma's youth system, he is a favourite among fans after having made the step up to the first team and the fans will be hoping that he can go on to be like club greats Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi.
Florenzi made his debut against Sampdoria in the 2010/11 season but that was the only time he played for Roma that season. He was sent out on loan to Serie B side Crotone the following season in a bid to gain some match experience. The youngster took the opportunity by both hands and impressed his new employers, scoring 11 goals in that season.
Florenzi was recalled to Roma and he played as a central midfielder in his early days. But with the departure of Erik Lamela in 2013, he was made to play more frequently on the right wing. He continues to play as a right winger or as a right back today. His stock has constantly been on the rise since his return to Roma and it also earned him a call up for Italy's national side for a friendly match against France.
Florenzi had a breakthrough campaign in 2013/14, playing in 36 of the 38 league games for Roma that season and also guiding them to a second placed finish. He cemented his place in the team and has been a mainstay ever since. He has scored a few stunning goals in his career but nothing like the one he scored yesterday.
Florenzi's main strength is his versatility in the fact that he can play as a central midfielder, right winger or as a right back. He is still not a finished product and probably as a result of being moved around different positions, he doesn't have any particular skill that can be highlighted. He is a very tactically intelligent player. He also has a very good engine and stamina required to play in the full back role. He has often been praised for his hard working nature.
Florenzi has all the makings to be a Roma great but he will need to make that step up to the next level. Being a home grown player, he will have support from his fans and he will need to show loyalty and passion back to the club which defined legends like Totti and De Rossi.
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Florenzi made his debut against Sampdoria in the 2010/11 season but that was the only time he played for Roma that season. He was sent out on loan to Serie B side Crotone the following season in a bid to gain some match experience. The youngster took the opportunity by both hands and impressed his new employers, scoring 11 goals in that season.
Florenzi was recalled to Roma and he played as a central midfielder in his early days. But with the departure of Erik Lamela in 2013, he was made to play more frequently on the right wing. He continues to play as a right winger or as a right back today. His stock has constantly been on the rise since his return to Roma and it also earned him a call up for Italy's national side for a friendly match against France.
Florenzi had a breakthrough campaign in 2013/14, playing in 36 of the 38 league games for Roma that season and also guiding them to a second placed finish. He cemented his place in the team and has been a mainstay ever since. He has scored a few stunning goals in his career but nothing like the one he scored yesterday.
Florenzi's main strength is his versatility in the fact that he can play as a central midfielder, right winger or as a right back. He is still not a finished product and probably as a result of being moved around different positions, he doesn't have any particular skill that can be highlighted. He is a very tactically intelligent player. He also has a very good engine and stamina required to play in the full back role. He has often been praised for his hard working nature.
Florenzi has all the makings to be a Roma great but he will need to make that step up to the next level. Being a home grown player, he will have support from his fans and he will need to show loyalty and passion back to the club which defined legends like Totti and De Rossi.
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