Alessio Romagnoli

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At the heart of SS Lazio's defense, 31-year-old Alessio Romagnoli remains the steadying presence a mid-table campaign demands. The Biancocelesti sit 8th in Serie A, navigating the competitive waters between European qualification and mediocrity, with their former AC Milan captain serving as the tactical anchor in the backline. Romagnoli's €7 million valuation reflects his enduring reliability rather than flash—this is a defender who won the Scudetto with Milan in 2022 and now marshals Lazio's defensive rotation alongside Mario Gila and Oliver Provstgaard. While his offensive contributions this season show just one goal and limited attacking involvement, his true value lies in positional intelligence and aerial dominance that organizes the entire defensive structure. Surrounded by creative talents like Mattéo Guendouzi in midfield and the attacking trio of Taty Castellanos, Mattia Zaccagni, and Tijjani Noslin, Romagnoli provides the defensive foundation that allows Lazio's forwards to express themselves. His reading of the game and composure under pressure remain crucial assets as the Roman club balance domestic ambitions with European commitments. For a player who has spent his entire career mastering Serie A's tactical chess matches, this veteran season is about leadership—guiding younger defenders while chasing another taste of European football.