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Legend of Roma! OTD in 2001, De Rossi made his debut for Roma

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On this day in 2001, Daniele De Rossi made his debut for Roma. The legendary midfielder stayed at Roma for 18 seasons, making 616 appearances for his club.

He scored 63 goals and provided 54 assists for Roma. He is the highest-scoring midfielder for Italy post-World War II, and Italy's all-time second most prolific midfielder behind Adolfo Baloncieri. 

In July 2019, the legend transferred to Boca Juniors.