From his underage debut with Benfica to a magical 2025. The rise of Svilar, a Roma supporter also “because” of Pupone. And disputed by Serbia and Belgium
It’s not histrionic, but it’s not cold either. He’s not a giant, but he’s not small either. He has the look of those goalkeepers of the past and an almost cinematic beauty. And Mile Svilar’s Roman film is rightfully entering the category of epic films. A work that started a long time ago and which has led him today to be one of the most highly regarded goalkeepers in the world as well as the protagonist of Gasperini’s Roma’s championship run. Seventeen goals conceded in all of 2025, fewer than anyone in Serie A. Only six this season, no one in Europe has done better. Merit of the defense? Not only that. Because if we analyze Svilar’s data we discover a percentage of saves that leads to 5.6 goals avoided per Xg, and therefore in the presence of clear and crisp scoring opportunities. 92% of shots aimed at Roma’s goal end up between the gloves and feet of the 26-year-old from Antwerp. Translated into points: we are on the numbers of a thoroughbred attacker.