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Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti is an Italian former professional footballer best known for spending his entire senior club career with AS Roma.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Francesco Totti is an Italian former professional footballer best known for spending his entire senior club career with AS Roma. He played mainly as an attacking midfielder or forward and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic one-club players in football history. Totti also won the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy.

Early life and youth career

Francesco Totti was born in Rome on 27 September 1976. He came through the youth system associated with the city's football culture, and his early development led to a senior debut for AS Roma in 1993.

AS Roma career

Totti played his entire senior club career for AS Roma, from 1993 to 2017. He made 786 appearances and scored 307 goals in all competitions, becoming the club's record appearance and goal leader. He served as Roma's long-time captain and won one Serie A title, two Coppa Italia titles, and two Supercoppa Italiana titles.

International career with Italy

Totti represented Italy from 1998 to 2006. He was part of the squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup and also helped Italy reach the final of UEFA Euro 2000.

Playing style and legacy

Totti was known for his creativity, technical skill, and ability to play between midfield and attack. He is widely described as one of football's most notable one-club men and one of AS Roma's defining figures.

Key facts

  • Totti spent his entire senior club career at AS Roma.
  • He made 786 appearances for Roma and scored 307 goals in all competitions.
  • He was Roma's long-time captain and became the club's record appearance and goals leader.
  • Totti won the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy.
  • His honours with Roma include one Serie A title, two Coppa Italia titles, and two Supercoppa Italiana titles.
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Canadian context

Totti is of interest to Canadian readers as one of the most famous players in modern football and a major figure in Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning team, an event widely followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Francesco Totti?
Francesco Totti is a retired Italian footballer best known for his long career with AS Roma and for winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy.
What position did Totti play?
He primarily played as an attacking midfielder or forward.
How long did Totti play for AS Roma?
He played his entire senior club career for AS Roma, from 1993 to 2017.
How many goals did Totti score for Roma?
He scored 307 goals for AS Roma in all competitions.
Did Totti win the World Cup?
Yes. He was part of Italy's squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

References

  1. AS Romahttps://www.asroma.com/en/club/history/hall-of-fame/15259/francesco-totti
    Supports: Club career longevity, appearance records, and status in Roma history
  2. BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40065179
    Supports: Final Roma appearance, 25-year senior Roma career, retirement timing
  3. Wikipediahttps://www.wikipedia.org
    Supports: Birth date/place, position, Italy career, World Cup and club honours
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm2105399/bio/
    Supports: Birth date/place, Roma captaincy, general biographical details
  5. FIFAhttps://inside.fifa.com/news/totti-a-legend-turns-40-2837148
    Supports: International career highlights, 2006 World Cup, Roma scoring and club records
  6. Nikehttps://about.nike.com/en/magazine/francesco-totti-exclusive-interview
    Supports: Role as Roma icon and attacking midfielder