Francesco Totti
Italian World Cup-winning footballer.
Marquinhos: "Totti is an unattainable champions. It does not take long to realise that he is a real phenomenon for the things that he can do."
Luis Enrique: "He is not only the King of Rome, but of the world. He is unique and it’s a pleasure to have players like Totti in the side." "I had the chance to play against Totti. I really like him, I’m really happy that I have the chance to be his Coach." "Francesco is the best player in the history of Roma." "I've spoke about Francesco so many times I think I'm falling in love with him – my wife is quite jealous. I have a special relationship with him and we've got on very well right from the very start. He's always behaved well and I've been lucky to have known him while he was still playing. It was a great pleasure to coach him."
Miralem Pjaniæ: "Totti is an exceptional teacher, as it’s incredible to be training and playing with him. He is a leader, which I knew, but also different to the others. His football is joy."
Michel Platini: "Totti is an artist of football, a true Number 10, just like I was." "If I was playing today I'd be like Totti, who's become an out-and-out striker. There aren't any Number 10s in the old playmaker role anyway."
Erik Lamela: "You learn a lot from Totti. He is a player that is part of the club’s history, an idol of the fans. Not mentioning the Argentines, Totti is the player who gives me the most advice. He is one of those who I talk to most. There are no problems with the language, we understand each other."
Cesare Prandelli: "Totti is a great champion." "He and Roberto Baggio are two great players and it is hard to compare the two." "I had the good fortune to train him for a few months and that was an honour. He is an exemplary professional and is breaking all records at Roma, regardless of age. Totti is a real champion and always manages to achieve his objectives. He’s also a great man."
Adrian Mutu: "Roma are a great side and Francesco Totti, who called to convince me to join, is a great player who I have always admired."
Walter Sabatini: "Totti will be at the centre of the club project. Roma will be modelled around him. Totti is timeless, he’s like the light over the rooftops of Rome. The light still goes on, spreads. He had been painted as tired and lame, but he goes on the pitch and weakens the opposition. He is the captain and will make an important contribution to building the future of this club"
Claudio Ranieri: "Totti is Totti, he is the greatest Italian player and our captain. We will keep him tight. He comes before everything." "Francesco is a real champion, a professional, a lad with a heart of gold and he is Roma's captain." "He is the best player with whom I have ever worked. He could have won several Ballons d'Or had he left Roma for Barcelona or Manchester United. I have also worked with Frank Lampard and Alessandro Del Piero, but Francesco is the better player." "He is a formidable player and I can assure you it’s not true that he destroys Coaches." "He is fantastic and to this club, he is as important as the Colosseum is to Rome."
Pierpaolo Bisoli: "Totti is Totti, a symbol of Italian football."
Roberto Baggio: "I want to compliment Francesco Totti, scoring 206 goals is a great achievement. It does not matter that he has beat me as he is a great player." "He fought so hard and is now reaping the rewards. He always picked himself back up with pride and courage. Totti set an example with his achievements and his passion for this sport, proving you can push beyond your limits. He has the quality and ability to keep going and catch the next players in the all-time scorers’ charts. He is one of the last few real Number 10s and while he has the strength, he should keep playing."
Luiz Felipe Scolari: "Totti is a fantastic player, when you lose a player like him is like losing more than one."
John Arne Riise: "I have played with many great footballers in my career and two of them are Gerrard and Totti. Both a great players, loyal and pleasant."
Daniele De Rossi: "Totti is a treasure for Roma, He is the greatest player of all time after Baggio." "He always left me free to choose. He never gave me much pressure. For me he was important proof of a man who is serene and happy at Roma. Francesco is untouchable." "It will be impossible to reach his record. He's loved by all, and is decisive on the pitch. I have great desire to show this as well."
Philipp Lahm: "He is still a great player, He can shoot with either foot and can resolve a game in an instant, even with just a free-kick."
Marcello Lippi: "Totti is the monument of Italian football." "It is clear that Totti is one of the few players who doesn’t have a substitute because there is nobody around who plays like him." "There are no alternatives for Totti in Italy." "No one else could play Totti's position." "Totti has always been an amazing guy, humble both in dealing with the Coaches and teammates. He was impressed me by the determination that was put in every day." "He's a great man and a great player."
Massimo Moratti: "Totti, the greatest!"
Florentino Pérez: "I spent a lot of money in my life to build a powerful team like Real Madrid, but my desire, I always liked the captain of Roma, Francesco Totti. Unfortunately, it was impossible to reach him because Totti always want to remain with his club and his city." "It is very difficult for players like him to leave their clubs."
Gianluigi Buffon: "Totti has written the history of Italian football, with the present and the future. He is a player who can not be doubted."
I'm really happy that we have won because you can win the "Scudetto" only by beating the minor teams!