AI Verdict: Mario Hermoso
Hermoso unlocks defences more often than Buongiorno — 100% more. 43 aerials won in 18 games. €7M. You decide.
Hermoso unlocks defences more often than Buongiorno — 100% more.
43 aerials won in 18 games.
€7.0M.
You decide.
Extreme Stats
vs Serie A DefendersPercentile rank among Serie A defenders (n=496) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™
Playing Style Analysis
Hermoso arrives at Roma as a defender who has quietly rebuilt his reputation after the Atlético years—older, more calculated, and arguably more complete than he was at his peak. His pass volume (top 10% in Serie A) and passes into the final third (also top 10%) tell the real story: this isn't a stopper, it's a ball-playing centre-back who genuinely drives attacks from deep. His interception numbers rank elite among Serie A defenders, suggesting exceptional positional reading rather than reactive defending.