Meet the Primavera: 22 questions for Niccolò Tofanari

A new website series shines a light on the next generation of players coming through the AS Roma Academy…

Name: Niccolò Tofanari
Date of Birth: 12/05/98
Place of Birth: Florence

1. First boyhood hero?

“Hulk.”

2. First team supported?

“Fiorentina.”

3. First team you played for?

“San Michele Cattolica Virtus, a team from Florence.”

4. When did you join Roma?

“2014-15.”

5. First Roma player you met?

“Daniele De Rossi at the bar in Trigoria.”

6. All-time favourite Roma player?

“Francesco Totti.”

7. Favourite current Roma player?

“Maicon.”

8. Non-Roma player you most admire in the world?

“Roberto Carlos.”

9. Best match you've seen?

“Fiorentina 4-2 Juventus in 2013-14. I was at the Stadio Franchi that day.”

10. Favourite sport other than football?

“Volleyball.”

11. Most used social media platform?

“Instagram.”

12. Favourite subject at school?

“English.”

13. Least favourite subject at school?

“Philosophy.”

14. Favourite country you’ve visited?

“Brazil.”

15. Last song you listened to on your phone?

“On the Corner by Gemitaiz.”

16. Favourite all-time movie?

“The Gladiator.”

17. Best book you have read?

“Mike Tyson's autobiography Undisputed Truth.”

18. Celebrity you’d most like to meet?

“Diego Maradona.”

19. Favourite food?

“Pasta in general and especially cacao e pepe.”

20. Favourite team in Spain?

“Atletico Madrid.”

21. Favourite team in England?

“Chelsea.”

22. Biggest personal dream in football?

“To make my debut in Serie A.”