Roma’s 2015/16 squad depth chart reads like a well stocked 4-3-3. The Sofascore graphic shows a starting spine with alternatives almost everywhere, which matters across a long season. It also highlights how the club mixed established names with emerging options. For fans revisiting that campaign, this is a quick, data-led look at how the pieces were arranged.

Front three built on variety and vertical threat

The front line is headlined by Gervinho on the left, Edin Dzeko at center forward and Mohamed Salah on the right. That trio brings width on both flanks and a classic focal point up front. Behind Gervinho, the depth list runs Iago Falque, Diego Perotti and Adem Ljajic, giving left-sided options that range from direct runners to inverted creators. On the right, Salah is backed by Stephan El Shaarawy, Juan Iturbe and Victor Ibarbo, which stacks even more pace and one‑v‑one dribbling.

Down the middle, Dzeko is supported by Francesco Totti, Umar Sadiq and Marco Tumminello. That mix covers a target striker profile, a creative false nine, and two young center forwards. Reading the chart, Roma could flip from fast counters to patient buildup without changing shape. It is straightforward depth that lets a coach adjust to game state and opponent.

Midfield core blends bite and craft

In midfield, the first-choice trio is Radja Nainggolan, Daniele De Rossi and Miralem Pjanic. It reads as energy on the right, a holding anchor in the middle and a playmaker on the left interior. The bench behind them is deep, with Seydou Keita and Salih Ucan covering Nainggolan’s slot, William Vainqueur covering De Rossi, and Kevin Strootman and Lorenzo Di Livio listed as Pjanic alternatives. It gives Roma like-for-like replacements and the option to tilt the midfield toward control or pressing.

This alignment points to a balanced plan: physical duels through the middle, plus passing lines into the front three. Having Strootman as an interior option adds height and ball-carrying, while Keita brings tempo management. Vainqueur’s presence keeps the single pivot protected when rotations are needed. On paper, it is a unit built to feed the wings and protect transitions.

Back line stocked with speed, experience and cover

The starting defense shows Lucas Digne at left back, Antonio Rudiger and Kostas Manolas at center back, and Alessandro Florenzi at right back. That is a quick back four with two athletic center halves. Depth behind them is clear: Emerson as Digne’s deputy, Ervin Zukanovic and Norbert Gyomber as cover for Rudiger, Vasilis Torosidis and Leandro Castan listed under Manolas, and Maicon backing Florenzi. The names suggest multiple combinations without losing balance.

Full back rotation also looks healthy. Digne and Emerson offer a natural left-footed corridor, while Florenzi and Maicon provide different crossing and overlapping styles on the right. In the middle, pairing options allow for aerial strength or recovery pace depending on matchup. It is a defensive group that can push the line up or sit in, with personnel to match either plan.

Goalkeepers and the overall depth map

In goal, Wojciech Szczesny is the starter, with Morgan De Sanctis and Bogdan Lobont behind him. That is starter-plus-veteran cover, which keeps the position stable across fixture runs. The structure of the chart, from goalkeeper to forwards, underlines a classic 4-3-3 with specialists and clear backups. It reads tidy and practical, which generally helps consistency.

As a season snapshot, this Sofascore lineup card shows why rotation was viable in every line. Youth and experience are layered across positions, and there are multiple ways to refresh the XI without changing identity. For fans and analysts, it is also a neat template for match planning. You can track how similar role depth looks today on Sofascore, from lineups to live momentum and each player’s Sofascore Rating during matches.