Totti

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Francesco Totti (托蒂)
Alias(es)	Little Prince; Wolf King; Prince of Rome; Prince of Milan 46 47 267 290
Gender	Male
Affiliation	AC Milan; formerly AS Roma's youth and first teams 197 256
Occupation/Role	Professional footballer; attacking midfielder/number ten, also used as a forward, winger, and false nine 258 264 273
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 47

Background / History

Totti first meets Dejan Lu as a Roma ball boy during Sampdoria's match against Roma. Though only about twelve or thirteen years old, he is nearly 1.7 meters tall and immediately declares his ambition to become a major star. Dejan advises him to read more, avoid television-industry women, and offers to introduce him to Sampdoria through Marco Lanna. 47

Watching Dejan dominate Roma convinces Totti that a captain's armband means nothing without the ability to be the best player on the pitch. He resolves that, if he ever wears one, he must earn it through skill. 48

Totti remains loyal to Roma despite repeated invitations from Dejan. His attachment is rooted in family: his father Enzo and brother Riccardo are Roma supporters, and Totti initially believes that playing for Roma is simply the right path. He later makes his Serie A debut under Boskov and is told by the club's owner, coach, and Giuseppe Giannini that he is being groomed as Roma's future captain. 127 197 266

He eventually joins AC Milan in a transfer involving George Weah's rights, fulfilling his desire to play for the Rossoneri and alongside Dejan. The move turns him from Roma's prospective captain into a target of hostile chants and debris at the Stadio Olimpico, but he ultimately concludes that leaving Roma was the correct decision. 256 267

Appearance

Totti is repeatedly described as exceptionally handsome, with features that already suggested the future “Wolf King” during his childhood. As he matures, his looks become a major part of his fame in Italy. 46 47 272

• Nearly 1.7 meters tall at approximately twelve or thirteen years old. 47
• Possesses a strong, physical build suited to duels and forward play. 46 95
• Known for his distinctive confidence and expressive celebrations, including imitating Dejan's “Siu” gesture. 283

Personality

Totti is ambitious, proud, and intensely competitive. As a youth player, he speaks with complete confidence about becoming a star and regularly taunts Roberto Mancini over his status, national-team prospects, and number-ten shirt. 47 49

He is fiercely emotional when facing Roma and Lazio. Hostile crowds frequently provoke him into confrontations, dissent, reckless fouls, or provocative celebrations; however, he is capable of accepting Dejan's advice and calming himself before matters escalate further. 262 288 296

Despite his bravado, Totti admires stronger players and actively learns from them. He regards Dejan as an older brother and mentor, imitates aspects of his conduct and style, and openly credits Dejan and Milan's high-level teammates for his development. 176 290 348

His education is a recurring source of public mockery, but he is sensitive about it and seeks to improve his standing. Roma hires him a private tutor, while later he hopes to become a university student. 133 284

Abilities & Skills

Attacking Versatility

Totti can operate behind the forwards as a number ten, as a striker, from the wing, or as a false nine dropping into midfield. His flexibility allows Milan to use him in fluid attacking combinations with Dejan, Baggio, and other forwards. 258 264 273

• Scores with both solo runs and close-range finishes. 277 311
• Can play as a forward despite preferring a more creative role. 264
• Drops deep to link play and overload midfield areas. 267 273
• Combines effectively with Dejan in rapid passing sequences and counterattacks. 263 296

Dribbling and Physical Play

Totti possesses strong physical power and is difficult to dispossess in direct contests. His dribbling is initially described as somewhat clumsy, but training and experience refine his ability to carry the ball through defensive pressure. 95 274

• Uses powerful forward runs to break through opponents. 274 277
• Can accelerate through gaps between defenders despite not being noted for elite top speed. 274
• Employs feints, pull-backs, turns, chips, and backheels to evade markers. 268 342
• Presses aggressively and is willing to tackle or use his body defensively. 259 314
• His physical, confrontational approach can lead to unnecessary fouls and cards. 266 283 293

Passing and Creativity

Totti develops into a highly creative facilitator at Milan, particularly when playing with Dejan. His technique allows him to produce disguised passes, lobs, backheels, and quick combinations that draw defenders before releasing teammates. 268 283

• Assisted Dejan's equalizer against Roma with a backheel pass. 267
• Recorded five assists in Milan's rout of Roma, with commentators crediting his partnership with Dejan for a major rise in creativity. 268
• Assisted four of Totti's own five-goal performance against Lazio through Dejan's service, demonstrating their coordinated movement. 288 290
• Must improve his speed of decision-making; he tends to take extra touches before passing compared with Zidane. 274

Chip Shots and Finishing

Totti is especially skilled at chips, a technique he practices from his Roma youth-team days and studies through Dejan's play. His control of weight and angle near goal is praised by Dejan, Van Basten, and Baggio. 263 278

• Scores from outside the penalty area with curled chips. 277 278
• Uses lobs and delicate finishes to exploit advancing goalkeepers. 263 277
• Produced five goals against Lazio, including a high-quality finish beyond Luca Marchegiani. 288 290

Free Kicks

After asking Dejan for his free-kick secret, Totti trains extensively under his guidance. He later scores a decisive free kick against Juventus after earning the foul with a long solo run. 95 274

• Studies Dejan's free-kick videos and technique. 274
• Can strike with sufficient pace to beat a goalkeeper through a disrupted wall. 274
• Gains confidence when trusted with important set pieces. 274

Temperament

Totti's talent is repeatedly paired with a volatile temper. He can be provoked by fans, opponents, and referees, sometimes harming his team through dissent or disciplinary incidents. 262 268 293

• Received a yellow card for dissent after shoving Karembeu. 262
• Was booked against Roma after elbowing Aldair during an aerial challenge. 266
• Received a yellow card after being baited into fouling Mancini. 283
• Was sent off after kicking Verón and arguing with the referee. 293
• Responds to Dejan's guidance, notably resisting Marco Simone's attempts to provoke him into retaliation. 296

Career Highlights

Event	Chapter	Details
Learns from Dejan as a Roma ball boy	47–48	Meets Dejan, receives early advice, and realizes that elite skill—not status—earns leadership. 47 48
Roma first-team breakthrough	197, 266	Debuts under Boskov and is presented as Roma's future captain. 197 266
Transfers to AC Milan	256	Joins Milan in a deal involving George Weah's rights. 256
Defeats Roma with Milan	267–268	Scores against his former club, assists Dejan, and helps Milan overturn the match amid fan riots. 267 268
Free-kick breakthrough against Juventus	274	Earns and converts a major free kick after a long individual run. 274
Milan derby solo goal	277	Scores after accelerating past Inter defenders and curling the ball over Pagliuca. 277
Five goals against Lazio	288–290	Scores five times as Dejan assists four goals in Milan's 6–1 win. 288 290
Champions League comeback against Atlético Madrid	296	Assists Dejan twice and shows improved restraint under Simone's provocation. 296

Relationships

• Dejan Lu — Mentor, close friend, and on-field partner. Dejan supports Totti from childhood, helps develop his dribbling and free kicks, defends him from provocation, and repeatedly steadies his emotions. 47 95 274 288 296
• Roberto Mancini — Long-running rival and frequent target of Totti's insults. Their banter begins when Totti is still a child and continues into adulthood. 48 49 245
• Gianluigi Buffon — Milan teammate and friend; they share playful arguments, friendly bets, and outings with Dejan. 278 287 306
• Roberto Baggio — Senior teammate who encourages Totti's technique and supports his development at Milan. 263 274
• Enzo Totti — Father and Roma supporter. He is initially unhappy with Totti's move to Milan but later asks Dejan to help guide his son's personal life. 267 338
• Riccardo Totti — Older brother and former Roma youth player. He supports Totti's move to Milan and recognizes Dejan's influence on his success. 126 267
• Giuseppe Giannini — Former Roma captain whose leadership changes Totti's view of what a captain should be. 119

Notable Quotes

“The captain's armband was bullshit. On the field, it's still about strength.”
— Totti's realization while watching Dejan play 48

“I was a little worried about leaving Roma, but now it seems leaving was the right decision.” 267

“It's because I have a good team. Playing with high-level players has allowed me to grow more. Dejan is the most important one; he has had a huge impact on me.” 348

Trivia

• Totti is called the “Prince of Rome” even after transferring to Milan; after his five-goal performance against Lazio, commentators elevate him to the “King of Rome.” 288 290
• He once considers changing his first name because “Francesco” is too common. Buffon jokingly suggests “Vladimir Totti.” 306
• The narration states that he later publishes a joke book in response to “Stupid Donkey” mockery, donates its proceeds to UNICEF, and founds a football school for disabled and refugee children. 95