Francesco Totti
Eternal idol of Roma, admired for his loyalty, talent and leadership. His career inspires discipline, passion and commitment to the values of sport, making him a symbol of constancy and love for a jersey.
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Francesco Totti is a former Italian footballer, recognized worldwide for his legendary career as an attacking midfielder and striker. His life is a clear example of loyalty, perseverance and a winning mentality that led him to become an eternal idol in his hometown. With an elegant style of play, a great attacking vision and an unmatched goal-scoring ability, Totti has positioned himself as one of the best Italian players in history and a true icon of AS Roma, the club to which he dedicated his entire professional career.
His professional career took off in 1993, when he made his debut with the first team of AS Roma, the club of his love. Totti became captain of the team, a role he assumed with great honor and responsibility, becoming the undisputed leader on the field. In the 2000-2001 season, he led his team to the Serie A title, the second scudetto in the club's history, an achievement that catapulted him to international fame and was celebrated by the entire city. His loyalty to the club, despite offers from Europe's biggest teams, made him a symbol of the eternal city and the player with the most games and goals in the team's history.
At the international level, Totti's legacy is equally remarkable. He was a mainstay of the Italian national team, with which he participated in several editions of the European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. In 2006, he was a key member of the Azzurri that won the FIFA World Cup, a feat that established him as one of the best players of his generation. In 2007, he was awarded the Golden Shoe, an award that recognized his incredible scoring performance in the league, and in 2010 he was recognized by the IFFHS as one of the most popular players in Europe.
After his retirement in 2017, following a 25-year career, Francesco Totti has devoted himself to his family and personal projects, but his legacy endures. His figure is measured by his ability to dominate on the field, his impressive palmares and his role as a quiet but pivotal leader, on and off the pitch.
