The greatest foreign player in Roma’s history, Paulo Roberto Falcao, celebrates his birthday on 16th October.
‘Il Divino’ spent five years with Roma, between 1980 and 1985. During that time, he helped the club win the second Serie A title in their history.
His arrival transformed Roma’s fortunes, inspiring the club to one of their most successful periods.
Happy 67th birthday to the greatest foreign player in #ASRoma’s history, Paulo Roberto Falcão! 🇧🇷
— Giallorossi Yorkshire (@RomaYorkshire) October 16, 2020
He spent five years at the club, making more than 150 appearances and winning the Scudetto in 1983. 🏆
Tanti auguri, Divino! 🥳
In total, Falcao made 152 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 27 goals.
But can you sort the fact from the fiction about him?
Here are 10 statements about the man who came to be known as the ‘Eighth King of Rome’. All you have to do is click on whether they are true or false.
Good luck!
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