Some seasons are built for reruns. For Radja Nainggolan, 2016/17 in an AS Roma shirt is one of them. The numbers in the provided graphics capture a box‑to‑box midfielder operating at full power. Here is what the data says about that campaign, with context from his player profile on Sofascore.

Why 2016/17 still stands out

Across all competitions, the midfielder clocked 51 matches. That volume matters because it frames everything that follows. Over that workload he produced a 7.34 Sofascore Rating on average, a clear marker of week‑to‑week impact. The visuals even label him “Box‑to‑box King,” and the statistics back the title.

His role in midfield came with constant two‑way involvement. He is listed as MC and AM in the data, which fits the eye test from that year. The right‑footer pressed, passed, and arrived late in the box. It was a relentless mix that kept him central to Roma’s game plan.

Goals and creativity from midfield

End product came in numbers that most central midfielders would happily sign for. He scored 14 goals across those 51 appearances. That output rode on 2.35 shots per game, a sign of consistent shooting positions rather than isolated bursts. Seven assists rounded off a well‑balanced attacking line.

Chance creation fed that tally. He averaged 1.78 key passes per game, which is strong volume from a non‑forward. The figure hints at a player willing to take responsibility between the lines. It also shows why defenders could not simply track his runs and ignore the pass.

Two‑way engine by the numbers

What makes the dataset pop is how the attacking and defensive columns meet in the middle. He delivered 1.78 tackles per game, identical to his key‑passes average. That symmetry is a neat shorthand for the role he played. He closed space, then immediately sparked transitions.

The 7.34 Sofascore Rating across the season flows naturally from that split workload. Ratings on Sofascore weigh actions on both sides of the ball, so balanced contributors benefit. Few midfielders matched that cocktail of pressing, passing and shooting volume in the same stretch. It is why this season sticks in memory and in metrics.

From Roma memories to Patro today

The profile data places him now with Patro Eisden Maasmechelen in Belgium’s Challenger Pro League. He wears number 44, stands 176 cm, and prefers his right foot. The toolkit that defined 2016/17 still reads the same on paper. He is a central midfielder who can push up as an attacking midfielder.

That Roma season remains a reference point when judging his later stops. Clubs look for evidence of habits that repeat, and this campaign offers a clean sample. High involvement, production from midfield, and reliable defensive work are all present. Track the next chapters on Sofascore to see how those markers evolve.