A lean, mobile defender, Romagnoli recently impressed in a season-long loan with Sampdoria, and could well break into the Roma first team this year. As a player who came up through the team's youth ranks, he has demonstrated a professionalism and mental toughness rarely seen in such inexperienced players. Thrust into the starting line-up at just 17 years of age, he dealt with the weight of expectation admirably, and has continued to develop well thanks to his 30 appearances for Sampdoria. Alongside his promising physical attributes, including his height and strength, the Italian is most impressive in the way he reads the game. Demonstrating a maturity far beyond his years, he could become the next great Italian centre back.
