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Ranking Roma's Youth: 2016
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August 25, 2016
Stephan El Shaarawy: Roma’s Best & Brightest
Stephan El Shaarawy was a wise mid-year gamble for Roma last winter, and my oh my, how he’s paid off. SES is back and Roma is reaping the rewards.
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August 18, 2016
A.S. Roma Prospect Rankings, #2: Gerson
Don’t take it as a slight towards Gerson that he’s been bumped off the top spot of our U-23 Countdown. At only nineteen, Gerson’s potential still feels nearly endless, and if utilized properly, Roma may have a new superstar to follow in the footsteps of the club’s current heroes.
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August 17, 2016
Ranking Roma's Youth, #3: Antonio Rüdiger
The U-23 Countdown now turns to a well-established member of the senior squad. If his excellent first season with the Giallorossi is any indicator, Luciano Spalletti has a true gem on his hands.
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August 15, 2016
AS Roma Prospect Rankings, #4: Leandro Paredes
Number four in the CDT U23 prospect rankings is Argentine wonder kid Leandro Paredes, whose future is currently in limbo amid transfer rumors.
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August 13, 2016
Ranking Roma’s Youth, #5: Ezequiel Ponce
Roma’s number five rated prospect is none other than The Tank, Ezequiel Ponce. The Primavera stud will get his first taste of European football with Granada in La Liga this season, one which could be a boon to his development.
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August 12, 2016
AS Roma Prospect Rankings, #6: Alisson Becker
Roma's newest goalkeeper, Alisson, marks the halfway point in CDT's U23 prospect countdown. After making a name for himself in South America, the Brazilian will bring his talents to Italy's capital next season and attempt to solidify a starting role.
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August 11, 2016
Ranking Roma's Youth, #7: Federico Ricci
Next in our U-23 Countdown is Federico Ricci, a born-and-raised Roman who has a chance to break into the first team this year. Will he make the cut, or will he fall along the wayside like many a Roman prospect past?
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August 9, 2016
AS Roma Prospect Rankings, #8: Sadiq Umar
CDT's U23 prospect countdown continues with Roma's other Nigerian prospect, striker Sadiq Umar, in the eighth spot.
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August 7, 2016
Ranking Roma’s Youth, #9: Emerson
Roma’s 9th rated U23 prospect is the versatile and intriguing Emerson Palmieri.
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August 6, 2016
AS Roma Prospect Rankings, #10: Nura Abdullahi
This year's edition of the CDT U23 prospect countdown kicks off with primavera right back Nura Abdullahi, who's currently recovering from an ACL tear that occurred towards the end of last season.