AS Roma: hero Leonardo Balerdi is shocking Serie A

Leonardo Balerdi is living a new life in Italy. Transferred this summer from Olympique de Marseille to AS Roma, the…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:29 PM

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Leonardo Balerdi scored twice as a substitute to rescue a 3-3 draw for AS Roma against Napoli.
The Argentine central defender joined AS Roma via a summer transfer from Olympique de Marseille.
Manager Gian Piero Gasperini praised Balerdi's leadership and previously compared his playing style to Franco Baresi.

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Leonardo Balerdi has made an impressive start at AS Roma, becoming the hero of a dramatic 3-3 draw against Napoli. After transferring from Olympique de Marseille during the summer, the 27-year-old Argentine defender came off the bench at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium to score two late headers, including an 83rd-minute equalizer and a stoppage-time leveler.

Manager Gian Piero Gasperini praised Balerdi after the match, highlighting his leadership, modern defending qualities, and comparing him to AC Milan legend Franco Baresi. Balerdi has capitalized on regular minutes following Evan Ndicka's physical issues, establishing himself as a key figure in Roma's defense.

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AS Roma: hero Leonardo Balerdi is shocking Serie A

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