AS Roma

Associazione Sportiva Roma, often simply called Roma, is a famous professional football club from Rome, Italy. It was created through a merger in 1927 and has always been one of the top teams in Italian football, except for one season in the early 1950s. Over the years, Roma has won many important titles, including three Serie A championships, nine Coppa Italia cups, and two Supercoppa Italiana cups. They have also achieved success in Europe, winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and the UEFA Conference League.

Many world-class players have worn Roma’s colors and went on to win the FIFA World Cup while at the club, including stars like Bruno Conti, Cafu, and Francesco Totti. Since 1953, Roma has called the huge Stadio Olimpico its home ground, sharing it with their city rivals, Lazio. The stadium can hold over 72,000 fans, making it the second-largest in Italy. Roma is known for its striking carmine red and golden yellow colors, earning the team the nickname “I Giallorossi,” which means “The Yellow and Reds.” Their badge features a she-wolf, linking the club to the famous founding myth of Rome.

History

Main article: History of AS Roma

Foundation

AS Roma was founded in 1927 when three older football clubs from Rome joined together. The goal was to create a strong team for the capital city. The club soon began playing in the top league and became a important part of Italian football.

First title victory and decline

Roma faced some tough times but managed to win their first big title in the 1941–42 season. After World War II, the team had some ups and downs, including a drop to a lower league in 1951. They worked their way back up and won their first Coppa Italia trophy in 1964.

Time of mixed fortunes from the 1970s to the 1990s

Roma added more trophies to their collection and had some great players during this time. They won another Coppa Italia in 1980 and nearly won the league several times. The 1990s were a bit quieter, but young star Francesco Totti began to shine.

Third scudetto in the Sensi era

Roma won their third league title in 2001, with Totti playing a big role. The 2000s were a successful time for the club, with several second-place finishes and more trophies. They also returned to playing in Europe’s top competition.

American ownership and Pallotta era

In 2011, new owners from America took over the club. There were changes in managers and players, and the team had some good and bad moments. In 2017, Totti, a beloved player, retired after many years with the team.

Friedkin era and European success

In 2020, new owners took over Roma. In 2022, the team won a new European tournament, the UEFA Europa Conference League. The club’s owners also showed interest in buying another team but said it wouldn’t affect Roma.

Club identity

AS Roma's colors are carmine red with golden yellow trim, representing the traditional colors of Rome. The club's home shirt is red, often paired with white shorts and black socks, though in important matches, the shorts and socks match the shirt color. Their away kit is usually white, with a third kit that changes colors from time to time.

Roma is nicknamed "i giallorossi" (the yellow-reds) because of its colors and "i lupi" ("the wolves") because of the wolf on its badge. The current badge shows a female wolf caring for the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, tied to the myth of Rome's founding.

Facilities

Stadiums

Main articles: Stadio Olimpico, Campo Testaccio, Stadio Nazionale PNF, Stadio Flaminio, and New AS Roma Stadium

AS Roma, a football club from Rome, Italy, has used several stadiums over the years. They started at Motovelodromo Appio for one season in 1927–28, then moved to Campo Testaccio, where they played until 1940. After that, they played at Stadio Nazionale del PNF for 13 years. In 1953, they moved to Stadio Olimpico, which they share with another team, Lazio. This stadium was rebuilt for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, and during that time, Roma played at Stadio Flaminio.

Roma planned to build a new stadium called Stadio della Roma in the Tor di Valle area, but the plan was delayed and eventually cancelled in 2021. In 2022, they chose a new location in Pietralata for their future stadium, with construction expected to start between 2025 and 2026 and finish by 2028.

List of stadiums used by the club

• 1927–1928 Motovelodromo Appio
• 1929–1940 Campo Testaccio
• 1940–1953 Stadio Nazionale del PNF
• 1953– Stadio Olimpico (1989–1990 Stadio Flaminio due to renovations on Olimpico)

Trigoria

Trigoria is a sports centre in Rome that AS Roma bought in 1977 and opened in 1979. It has grown over the years and is named after a famous player, Fulvio Bernardini. In 2019, the centre started a special school for the team’s young players, with 80 students currently attending. During the 1990 FIFA World Cup, the Argentina national team stayed there.

Supporters

Roma is a very popular football club in Italy. It is the fifth most supported club, with about 7% of Italian football fans choosing to support Roma. Many of its fans come from the inner-city areas of Rome, especially a place called Testaccio.

Roma has special fan groups known as ultras. One of the oldest groups was called Commando Ultrà Curva Sud, or CUCS. Over time, new groups formed, and some have strong political views. The fans of Roma often support left-wing ideas, which is different from the fans of Lazio, another Rome club.

There is a big and exciting rivalry between Roma and Lazio, called the Derby della Capitale. This match is very intense for both sets of fans. Roma also has rivalries with other clubs like Napoli, Juventus, Milan, Atalanta, and Internazionale, often competing against them for top positions in the league.

Players

Current squad

As of 25 February 2026

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Primavera squad

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Out on loan

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Women team

Notable players

For a list of every Roma player with 100 or more appearances, see List of AS Roma players.

Some of the most famous Roma players ever include Attilio Ferraris IV, the club's first captain; Fulvio Bernardini and Guido Masetti, who helped win a big prize in 1942; and Amedeo Amadei, who is still the youngest ever to score in the top league. The 1950s and 1960s had stars like Giacomo Losi, Dino da Costa (top scorer in the city's big match), and Pedro Manfredini. In the 1980s, Agostino Di Bartolomei, Bruno Conti, Roberto Pruzzo, and Brazilian player Falcão helped Roma win its second league title and do well in Europe. Later years had popular players such as Rudi Völler, Giuseppe Giannini, Aldair, Cafu, and Roman favorites Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi.

Retired numbers

See also: List of retired numbers in association football

Since 2017, Roma has not used the number 10 to honor Francesco Totti after he stopped playing. It was offered to Paulo Dybala in 2022, but he chose number 21 instead.

Note: Flags show which country's team a player could join, as decided by FIFA eligibility rules. Some players might have more than one country they are allowed to play for.

Management staff

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The management staff of AS Roma includes important people who help guide the team. This list was current as of April 2026, but specific names and roles are not provided here.

Chairmen history

Main article: List of AS Roma chairmen

AS Roma has had many leaders over the years. Some of these leaders also owned the club, while others were chosen by the owners. One leader, Franco Sensi, led the team until he passed away in 2008. After that, his daughter, Rosella Sensi, became the leader of the club. Here is a full list of all the leaders of Roma from 1927 to today.

Managerial history

Main article: List of AS Roma managers

AS Roma has had many coaches and trainers help guide the team throughout its history. Below is a list of them from the year 1927 onward.

Honours

National titles

AS Roma has won three Serie A titles, in the seasons 1941–42, 1982–83, and 2000–01. They have also been runners-up fourteen times. The team has won nine Coppa Italia titles, in the seasons 1963–64, 1968–69, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1990–91, 2006–07, and 2007–08. They were runners-up eight times. Roma has also won two Supercoppa Italiana titles.

European titles

See also: AS Roma in European football

Roma was runner-up in the European Cup / UEFA Champions League once, in the 1983–84 season. They were runners-up in the UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League twice, in the 1990–91 and 2022–23 seasons. They won the UEFA Conference League once, in the 2021–22 season. Roma also won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup once, in the 1960–61 season.

Other titles

Roma won the Serie B title once, in the 1951–52 season. They also won the Anglo-Italian Cup once.

Hall of Fame

On October 7, 2012, the AS Roma Hall of Fame was announced. The players for the Hall of Fame were chosen by fans voting on the club’s website and a special panel of experts. In 2013, four players were added, and in 2014, four more players joined the Hall of Fame.

Records and statistics

Main article: List of AS Roma records and statistics

Francesco Totti holds many important records for AS Roma. He played for the team for 25 years, from 1993 to 2017, and appeared in 786 matches. He also scored the most goals for Roma, with 307 in total, including 250 in the top league, Serie A.

Other players have also set records. In one season, Rodolfo Volk scored 29 goals, and later Edin Džeko matched this number. Roma’s biggest win ever was 9–0 against Cremonese in 1929–30.

Divisional movements

UEFA club coefficient ranking

Main article: UEFA coefficient § Men's club coefficient

As of 16 May 2025

UEFA rankings since 2005

As of 16 May 2025

Football club Elo rating

As of 19 May 2025

As a company

Since 1999, Associazione Sportiva Roma has been a listed company on the Borsa Italiana. Along with Lazio and Juventus, Roma is one of only three Italian clubs that are listed.

In the 2010–11 season, Roma was the 15th highest-earning football club in the world with an estimated revenue of €143.5 million.

In April 2008, it was confirmed that George Soros was interested in buying the club, but the Sensi family chose to keep ownership. On 17 August 2008, club chairman and owner Franco Sensi passed away after a long illness; his daughter Rosella took over as chairwoman.

Since 2011, NEEP Roma Holding S.p.A. has owned all the shares previously held by the Sensi family. NEEP is a joint venture held by DiBenedetto AS Roma LLC and Unicredit.

Roma joined the 2010–11 Champions League and the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.