Gianluca Mancini, born on 17 April 1996 (age 30), is an Italian central defender with Roma. A commanding 6ft 3in (1.90m), he wears squad number 23 and is valued at around £13m, according to Transfermarkt.
His first substantial impression came at Atalanta, where the 2018-19 league season showed more than just defensive durability. Mancini made 30 league appearances and scored five goals, still his most productive league campaign in front of goal.
Roma then became the main body of his career. Across eight seasons he has made 243 league appearances and scored 16 league goals, a return that says enough about his importance without needing to dress it up. He has been a regular central defender over a long spell, rather than a passing name in the squad list.
In 2026-27, Mancini has made one Serie A appearance and nine Europa League appearances for Roma, scoring once in Europe. He has also been involved with Italy, making six appearances in European World Cup qualifying and scoring twice.
Mancini’s career is shaped chiefly by Roma, with Atalanta providing the platform before his long spell in the capital. He remains an established Italian centre-half with a solid club record and continuing international involvement.
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