ROGER IBANEZ NEWS

Unused versus Spezia Ibanez didn't play in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Ibanez was benched as Jose Mourinho went with a different scheme, also to manage energies following the Europa League final. He started in most matches despite not being the most rock-solid contributor. He scored three times, contributing to 14 clean sheets, and tallied 87 tackles, 95 interceptions, and 135 clearances in 46 games.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes key error in Inter clash Ibanez had four interceptions and one clearance and won four duels and one of three tackles in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Ibanez put up good stats but swung the game in Inter's direction by badly misplacing a pass in the back, leading to Romelu Lukaku's game-sealing goal. He has tallied eight shots (four on target), seven tackels (four won), eight clearances, and nine interceptions in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on attack as defender Ibanez recorded three shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Ibanez is known for his defensive ability, and most of his value comes from defensive stats, but the three shots he racked up in this game were the second-highest mark for him in a single match this season. The Brazilian has been a regular name in the staring lineup this season and should remain in the XI for Saturday's matchup against Inter Milan.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Milan Ibanez recorded two tackles (two won), two blocks, and three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Ibanez ceded some playing time lately, but he quickly returned to prominence due to Diego Llorente and Chris Smalling's thigh injuries, and Marash Kumbulla tore his ACL in this one. He has logged six tackles (five won), ten interceptions, ten clearances, and three blocks in his last four appearances, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Lazio Ibanez cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Sampdoria.

Impact Ibanez will be available and play over one an attacker Saturday, as Jose Mourinho changed his scheme since two defenders were missing against Sampdoria. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), seven tackles (three won), six interceptions, and 26 clearances in the past five games, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booked twice versus Lazio Ibanez had one interception and one clearance, drew two fouls, and was sent off in 32 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Ibanez committed two bookable offenses in the first half and forced his side to play with a one-man disadvantage for an hour. With Marash Kumbulla also suspended, Diego Llorente will be in the XI against Sampdoria after the break.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Juventus Ibanez won nine duels and one of four tackles and had four clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Ibanez was busy in the back as the Roma defense was under heavy fire for most of the game, but it held up, also with some luck. He has notched eight tackles (four won), 16 interceptions, 21 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, with three clean sheets.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Verona Ibanez created one chance, made two tackles (both won), two clearances and four interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Ibanez once again prevailed over opposing forwards and made great interventions when called into action to help his side preserve another clean sheet. The center-back is one of the top fantasy performers at his position and one of the biggest reasons why Roma currently has one of Serie A best defenses.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal at Lecce Ibanez scored an own goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Lecce, while making two tackles (one won) and three clearances and picking up a yellow card.

Impact Ibanez had a game to forget, scoring against his own net in the seventh minute -- but they scored an equalizer later and ended up with the road draw. The centerback also received his seventh yellow card of the season in the proccess. He led his side in clearances during the match.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, logs five clearances Ibanez scored one goal to go with five clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Defensively, Ibanez and Chris Smalling logged Roma's best clearance tally en route to Roma maintaining another clean sheet. Offensively, Ibanez scored Roma's first goal within the game's first two minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records three interceptions Ibanez had one shot (zero on goal) and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Ibanez indeed got a starting nod over Marash Kumbulla and helped the Roma team maintain its third clean sheet of 2023. He, Gianluca Mancini and Chris Smalling have been a fantastic trio of central defenders since the new year's inception.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Spezia Ibanez completed his one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Ibanez will be eligible for Sunday's away clash with Spezia and will likely get the nod over Marash Kumbulla. He has notched 40 tackles, 35 interceptions, 52 clearances, and five blocks in 17 starts, scoring twice and contributing to five clean sheets.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Ibanez scored on goal on two shots (one on target), had one key pass and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw at AC Milan.

Impact Ibanez scored a header off of a corner kick in the 87th minute Sunday, a goal that ignited Roma's comeback to draw the match. This was his second goal of the season. The 24-year-old defender also played solid on the other end, racking up four clearances, two tackles and an interception. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 82nd minute, his fifth booking of the Serie A season. He'll miss Sunday's home game versus Fiorentina due to yellow-card accumulation. Marash Kumbulla is next in line in the back.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances versus Verona Ibanez (illness) drew two fouls and had three tackles (one won) and five clearances in Monday's 3-1 victory against Verona.

Impact Ibanez showed no ill effects of a recent bout with the flu and turned in a decent shift. He has recorded ten tackles (eight won), six interceptions, 17 clearances, and one block in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Ibanez (illness) was named to the starting XI to face Verona on Monday.

Impact Ibanez will be back on the pitch after missing a Europa League clash with HJK Helsinki on Thursday. Prior to his absence, the central defender had started all 15 matches for the club across European and domestic competitions. In those outings, Ibanez has generated one goal on nine shots (five on target), 45 clearances and 36 tackles.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Ibanez (illness) trained regularly Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Ibanez missed the midweek Europa League game due to an illness, but it didn't linger, and he will most likely be in the XI for Monday's away game versus Verona. He has registered 13 tackles (seven won), 15 clearances, and two blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Europa game Ibanez won't be involved in Thursday's match versus HJK Helsinki due to an illness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Ibanez will have a few days to shake if off ahead of Monday's away game versus Verona. Matias Vina is replacing him in the back in this one.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Very busy against Napoli Ibanez won seven duels and two of two tackles and had six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-1 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Ibanez had his hands full in the back since he was facing one of the best attacks in Europe, and he held up for the most part, even though they gave up one goal. He has recorded 13 tackles (seven interceptions), 15 clearances, and two blocks in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight interceptions in loss Ibanez had four shots (two on target) and eight interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Ibanez was second on his squad in shots and led all players on the pitch in interceptions. As the score sheet would suggest, neither team could generate much offensive pressure Sunday, but Ibanez was one of his squad's most effective attackers throughout the evening.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels versus Salernitana Ibanez had one block, two interceptions and one clearance and won eight duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Ibanez had the most good-looking line among Roma defenders in a game where they pulled the strings for large stretches even though the win was narrow. He tallied 54 tackles, 62 interceptions and 96 clearances last season, with 11 clean sheets.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two interceptions against Torino Ibanez won one tackle, had two clearances and one interception and was booked in last Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.

Impact Ibanez contributed to the clean sheet but did not put up great numbers in the season finale. He logged three goals, 54 tackles, 62 interceptions, 96 clearances and seven blocks in 34 matches this season, with 11 clean sheets.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions against Bologna Ibanez won three of three tackles and seven duels and had four interceptions and four clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Ibanez had a strong showing in the back, helping his team blanket a pretty good opponent. He has posted nine tackles (seven won), 15 interceptions, 17 clearances and three blocks in the last six games, with three clean sheets. Roma will visit Fiorentina next Monday.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions against Inter Ibanez had four interceptions and four clearances and won two duels and one tackle in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Ibanez had his hands full in the back, but he and the rest of the Roma defense did not manage to contain the opponents. He has logged ten tackles (six won), 12 interceptions, 16 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets. Roma will host Bologna next Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Insigne emotional after Napoli held 1-1 by Roma in Serie A

Another hit to his team’s Serie A title ambitions has left Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne in tears following a 1-1 draw with Roma

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes four tackles at Udinese Ibanez took one off-target shot, made four tackles (two won), two interceptions and three clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Udinese.

Impact Ibanez had a pretty good defensive outing, leading his side in interceptions, but they conceded early in the game and settled for the road draw with a late equalizer. The centerback also received his seventh yellow card of the season. That's something to consider for Sunday's derby against Lazio.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE