An insight at how AS Roma’s best XI could look if they didn’t sell so many of their best players down the years, with the likes of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur benefitting from their player sales…
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GK: Maarten Stekelenburg
A top class goalkeeper during much of his time with Roma, Maarten Stekelenburg was eventually allowed to leave for Fulham.
DC: Mehdi Benatia
One of the best defenders in the world, Mehdi Benatia spent just one season in the Italian capital before joining Bayern Munich last summer.
DC: Philippe Mexes
Another big name centre-back, Philippe Mexes had a great career with Roma prior to being poached by rivals AC Milan in 2011.
DC: Marquinhos
Currently with Paris Saint-Germain and regarded as one of the world’s best young defenders, Marquinhos enjoyed just one superb season at the Stadio Olimpico.
MC: Daniele De Rossi
Still with the club, Daniele De Rossi is a big name who has shown great loyalty to Roma when others haven’t.
MC: Miralem Pjanic
Another of Roma’s best players at the moment, Miralem Pjanic is being linked with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool and could be the latest to leave this summer.
MR: Jeremy Menez
A top performer in Serie A with AC Milan this season, Jeremy Menez had a spell with Roma before being poached by big-spending PSG in 2011.
ML: Erik Lamela
A club-record signing for Tottenham Hotspur, Erik Lamela was a key player for Roma before his exit, and he has since struggled in the Premier League.
AMC: Francesco Totti
One of the finest players in the history of the game and an absolute legend of Roma, Francesco Totti has spent his entire career with the club despite being good enough to play for anyone in the world.
FC: Dani Osvaldo
Signed by Southampton last season, Dani Osvaldo was a top class goalscorer during his time in Rome, though he has since seen his career go downhill.
FC: Mattia Destro
A player in fine form last season, Mattia Destro attracted Premier League interest before joining AC Milan on loan this term.
