The 2001-2002 Season: Roma’s Imperial Campaign

The Iconic 2001-2002 Home Shirt
The 2001-2002 Roma home shirt stands as one of Serie A’s most elegant designs, featuring the traditional carmine red (Roma red) base with golden yellow trim. Manufactured by Kappa, the shirt displayed the INA Assitalia sponsor logo, complemented by the iconic Kappa logos on the shoulders and the distinctive lupetto (wolf) crest. The design embodied the perfect balance between tradition and modern styling.

Season Achievement
Under Fabio Capello’s guidance, Roma accomplished:
– Second place finish in Serie A, just behind Juventus
– Strong Champions League campaign reaching second group stage
– Only two league defeats all season
– Outstanding defensive record with just 24 goals conceded

Legendary Squad
The team wearing this iconic shirt included:
– Francesco Totti (#10): Team captain and creative force
– Gabriel Batistuta (#18): Experienced striker
– Vincenzo Montella (#9): Top scorer with 15 goals
– Walter Samuel (#5): Commanding center-back
– Cafu (#2): Dynamic right-back
– Damiano Tommasi (#17): Midfield engine

Season Highlights
– 2-0 victory against Juventus in Turin
– Dramatic 2-0 triumph in the Rome derby against Lazio
– 1-0 victory over Milan at the Olimpico
– Strong home record at Stadio Olimpico

Legacy
The 2001-02 season represented Roma’s continued excellence following their Scudetto victory the previous year. The home shirt from this campaign has become a cherished collector’s item, representing a period when Roma consistently challenged for major honors with an attractive, attacking style of football.