Roberto Mancini

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Roberto Mancini (罗伯托曼奇尼)
Alias(es)	Mancio; “Gentleman Mancini”; “Football Gentleman”; “Uncle Mancini” 52 64 94
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sampdoria; Italian national team; later Sampierdarenese 94 280 281
Occupation/Role	Footballer; Sampdoria captain/second captain and second striker (“Number 9.5”); later coach 45 49 246
First Appearance	Chapter 12 — Hired in a Flash 12

Background / History

Mancini met Gianluca Vialli at the Coverciano training center while both were 17 and part of Italy’s youth national team. Having decided to join Sampdoria, Mancini encouraged Vialli to make the same move; they later became teammates and lifelong friends. Paolo Mantovani brought Mancini to Genoa at age 17, and Mancini regarded the chairman as a father figure. 12 179

His youth was marked by a strict upbringing under his carpenter father, Aldo. The pressure to prove himself contributed to a personality that is proud, performative, repressed, and easily irritated, while also driving him to value success and refinement. 79

Before Dejan Lu’s arrival, Mancini’s national-team prospects were harmed by his conduct: after being caught leaving camp late at night with teammates, he refused to apologize and was removed from the squad. Competition from players such as Roberto Baggio also left him insecure about his place. 13 37 91

Dejan became Mancini’s neighbor after joining Sampdoria. Their first meeting was tense, but dinner with their partners began a close friendship. Mancini later entrusted Dejan with the captain’s armband against Milan, supported him publicly during media pressure, and developed a productive attacking partnership with him. 13 24 52 68

Mancini and Federica have a son, Filippo. During Mancini’s brief absence for Filippo’s birth, Dejan dedicated a goal to the newborn; Dejan later became Filippo’s godfather. 104 281

By the later story, Mancini has moved into coaching and is associated with Sampierdarenese, where he remains determined to compete for trophies and defend his former teammates. 246 280 281

Appearance

In his playing years, Mancini is described as having a fierce expression when angered, but he puts considerable effort into maintaining a polished public image. 13 83

• Often wears trench coats, leather shoes, and carefully styled outfits. 13 83
• Appeared in the locker room dressed as James Bond, prompting laughter from his teammates. 65
• Is conscious of his appearance and commercial image, including his work as a BMW spokesperson. 42 83

Personality

Mancini is temperamental, impulsive, competitive, and highly sensitive to recognition. He dislikes being overshadowed by Dejan or Baggio, reacts badly to suspension and exclusion, and can become aggressive in training when frustrated. 45 51 60

Behind his harsh manner, he is introverted and craves friendship. He enjoys soft music, detective fiction, films, books, philosophy, collecting, and a high-quality lifestyle. Dejan characterizes him as gentle, refined, compassionate, and passionate about life once people get past his bad temper. 14 64 79 88

Mancini is protective of people he considers family. He worries about Marco Lanna’s finances, defended Baggio against unfair treatment despite viewing him as a rival, and publicly stood up for Dejan during hostile media attention. 45 52 98 103

Abilities & Skills

Second-Striker Play

Mancini plays primarily as a “Number 9.5”: a second striker who links midfield and attack rather than operating as a stationary center forward. 25 49

• Connects play through running, receiving, and quick passing. 25
• Prefers space to move into and combines effectively with creative teammates. 25 145
• Can dribble past defenders with concise, efficient movements. 150
• Forms a particularly effective partnership with Dejan, whose passing creates ideal finishing opportunities for him. 145 159

Finishing

Mancini is a dangerous finisher, especially when striking first time rather than controlling the ball.

• Scores directly from difficult aerial balls; his overhead kick is noted as a particular strength. 103
• His first-time shooting is compared favorably to Baggio’s, though Baggio is the stronger dribbler. 103 233 292
• Scored a hat-trick in Sampdoria’s 4–2 Italian Super Cup comeback over Inter Milan. 64
• Scored two spectacular goals against Lazio while Dejan watched from the sideline. 80
• Recorded a goal and celebrated with Dejan in the Italian Cup final victory over Inter. 63

Set-Piece Support

Mancini has scored free kicks and can provide spinning deliveries, but is not portrayed as a consistent dead-ball specialist. 90 143

• Adjusted a free-kick run-up to deliver a left-footed spinning pass to Dejan. 143
• Deliberately drew fouls and allowed Dejan to take free kicks, helping develop Dejan’s set-piece ability. 98
• Has difficulty consistently controlling the ball’s spin on dead-ball attempts. 90

Leadership

Mancini is deeply invested in Sampdoria and repeatedly acts as a vocal leader.

• Served as Sampdoria’s captain or second captain. 45 93
• Handed Dejan the armband against Milan because he believed Dejan was better suited to lead against Baresi. 68
• Delivered an emotional speech during Sampdoria’s celebration after winning three trophies. 93
• Emphasizes unity with the phrase “We are family.” 52 281

Equipment / Items

• Motorcycle collection, including a vintage R75. 14
• BMW endorsement arrangement, which he cites as a reason to maintain his image. 83
• Nintendo contract. 51
• Permanent authorization agreement allowing Dejan to use Mancini’s image for restaurant promotion. 42
• Detective novels, which he jokingly claims could help him threaten Dejan. 83

Relationships

• Dejan Lu — Neighbor, teammate, attacking partner, and best friend. Their initially awkward introduction develops into mutual trust, playful rivalry, and public support; Dejan is godfather to Mancini’s son Filippo. 13 68 104 281
• Gianluca Vialli — Closest friend since Italy’s youth national team; Mancini recruited him toward Sampdoria, and they remain frequent companions and bickering teammates. 12 13 179
• Federica — Wife and mother of Filippo. She understands Mancini’s temper and encourages his friendship with Dejan. 13 14 104
• Filippo Mancini — Son. Mancini becomes anxious about his child’s future and takes leave around Filippo’s birth. 90 104
• Paolo Mantovani — Sampdoria chairman and father figure who brought Mancini to Genoa at 17. 13 179
• Roberto Baggio — Major rival for Italy’s attacking roles. Mancini envies and competes with Baggio, but respects him and rejects unfair accusations against him. 37 98 103
• Francesco Totti — Frequent target of Mancini’s teasing and a source of irritation for Mancini, especially when Totti challenges his national-team status. 49 95 245

Story Role / Major Arcs

Becoming Dejan Lu’s Teammate

Mancini initially tests Dejan after his Sampdoria signing, questioning whether he deserves a foreign-player slot. A dinner at Carmine softens his attitude, and their shared enthusiasm for motorcycles turns them into close friends. 13 14

Sampdoria’s “Family”

Mancini becomes part of Sampdoria’s core alongside Dejan and Vialli. He struggles with feeling overlooked as Dejan’s fame grows, but also protects Dejan from media hostility and gives their partnership the public identity of a family. 45 51 52 60

Trophy Success and National-Team Return

Mancini contributes to Sampdoria’s cup successes, including his Italian Super Cup hat-trick against Inter. He is selected for Italy’s preliminary World Cup squad alongside Vialli, Verchowod, Pagliuca, and Dejan, and later becomes a world champion on home soil. 64 94 98

Fatherhood and Mentorship

The birth of Filippo shifts Mancini’s personal life, while his relationship with Dejan becomes family-like. Dejan dedicates a goal to Filippo, and Mancini later recognizes Dejan as the child’s godfather. 104 281

Coach and Sampierdarenese Figure

After retiring, Mancini enters coaching. As a Sampierdarenese leader, he remains fiercely ambitious, publicly defends Dejan, and insists on carrying forward the “We are family” identity associated with Mantovani’s legacy. 246 280 281

Notable Quotes

“We are family!!!” 52

“Pass it to Dejan!” 179

“I might not be as good as you, but my teammates are much stronger than yours, so don't dream about it...” 103

Trivia

• Mancini likes lasagna and sweets. 13 64
• He dislikes smoking and repeatedly urges Vialli to quit. 13
• He was transformed into the public face of Monica’s Hamburgers, becoming widely known among children as “Uncle Mancini.” 94 281
• Despite his confidence, he lost four consecutive pre-match coin tosses at one point. 120
• He once dressed as James Bond in the locker room and was immediately mocked by the squad. 65