Born for the Olimpico: The Rise of Roma’s Niccolò Pisilli
About this episode
This episode explores the rise of Niccolò Pisilli, a promising midfielder for AS Roma, highlighting his journey and performance in the 2025–26 season.
Every now and then, a player comes along whose connection to a club is so profound it becomes contagious. Enter Niccolò Pisilli—the lifelong Romanista who joined the academy at nine years old and is now carving out his destiny as a first-team cornerstone in the Eternal City. In this episode, we chart the steady, unyielding rise of AS Roma's homegrown midfield maestro through his impressive 2025–26 campaign: We revisit the unforgettable night Pisilli dissolved into tears under the Europa League lights, proving that some stories are still written with pure passion. A tactical breakdown of his immense versatility, examining how he seamlessly transitions between a deep-lying regista and an attacking mezzala. Analyzing the stats behind his 24 league appearances, his clinical composure in Europe, and that crucial, unforgettable assist in the 2-0 Derby della Capitale triumph over Lazio. With a contract secured until 2029, Pisilli is no longer just a bright prospect—he is the future of the Giallorossi. Tune in as we dissect how this fearless 21-year-old conquered the physical demands of Serie A to become the player every manager wants in their squad. Niccolò Pisilli, AS Roma podcast…
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