Francesco Totti Reveals His Favorite Lazio Player but Expects Roma to ‘Cage Him’

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·20 September 2025

Francesco Totti Reveals His Favorite Lazio Player but Expects Roma to ‘Cage Him’

Roma icon Francesco Totti discussed the upcoming Derby della Capitale while identifying the Lazio star he likes the most.

Lazio & Roma Preparing for Crucial Clash

The two Eternal rivals will cross paths on Sunday morning, with both sides looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeats. The Biancocelesti have already lost two of their first three Serie A contests, so a Derby defeat would spark utter chaos at Formello. As for the Giallorossi, they’ll be hoping to extend their historic lead over their most-hated foes.

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Francesco Totti Emphasizes the Importance of Roma Derby

With 44 Derbies and 11 goals to his name, Totti remains the all-time leader in terms of appearances and goals in this fixture. While attending the EA7 World Legends Padel Tour, the 2006 World Cup winner tried to explain the importance of the Derby della Capitale, but believes it’s hard for those outside of Rome to fully grasp its true meaning (via La Lazio Siamo Noi).

The Roman derby is unlike any other; it’s a truly beautiful and difficult match to play The Romans experience it differently than everyone else. Every derby is different. Whether won, lost, or drawn, it is always significant. The ones we win are the most memorable, but just being part of that match is unforgettable. Anyone who isn’t Roman can’t understand it; it’s hard to explain. Only those who are Roman understand the importance and value of this match.

Totti is a Fan of Lazio Captain Mattia Zaccagni

Totti was also asked to pick his favorite Lazio player. The Roma legend admitted he’s intrigued by Mattia Zaccagni, but expects the Biancocelesti skipper to struggle against Gian Piero Gasperini’s defences.