Six stats that prove Gervinho is the star man

Here’s what we know from the Opta data on our Ivorian forward so far this season...

6

The Ivorian's six goals in Serie A this season have come in the last seven league outings.

7

Gervinho is the Giallorossi's joint top goalscorer - along with Miralem Pjanic - with seven goals in all competitions.

12

The Ivory Coast international is also at the top of the pile in terms of chances created for his fellow attackers with 12.

23

Gervinho has recovered possession 23 times – the most in the Giallorossi forward department. Iago Falque is sitting in second spot in this category on 19.

29

While Mohamed Salah is No.1 for successful runs with the ball, Gervinho is No.2. The Egyptian has dribbled with the ball 31 times, while Gervinho has done it on 29 ocassions.

46%

Roma's No. 27 has the highest chance-conversion rate of anyone at the club – 46%. Ther former Arsenal man has notched six strikes in the league from 13 attempts on goal - seven of which have been on target.