Artem Dovbyk’s transfer to AS Roma was the talk of the town in the summer of 2024.
Several months into this new endeavor, Dovbyk demonstrated why the club was eager to sign him. Butit isn’t only the fans who are buzzing; so are the sportsbooks.
With Dovbyk at the front, the odds on Roma’s prospects in Serie A and the Europa League have already swung, proving the difference he is making. Whether you’re tracking action on the pitch or tuning into the betting lines, it’s evident that Dovbyk is a must-have.
Dovbyk’s Journey to Rome
Before wearing the famous yellow and red jersey of Roma, Dovbyk had been turning heads in Spain with Girona. As the top scorer for them in La Liga, he attracted the interest of clubs all over Europe. When Roma made inquiries, it seemed like a match made in heaven.
He has come a long way from being a budding star in Ukraine to being a La Liga superstar and now a talisman in Serie A. You can understand why Roma and their manager at the time, Daniele De Rossi, considered him the perfect signing.
On-Pitch Performance
So far, Dovbyk has scored 14 goals across all competitions (35 matches). To break it down:
- 9 goals in 23 Serie A matches
- 3 goals in just 2 Coppa Italia games
- 2 goals and 1 assist in 10 Europa League appearances
It’s not so bad for someone on his first campaign in Italy.
But you’re probably not here for the stats alone. You probably have noticed how Dovbyk adds a physical edge to Roma’s forward line, which has been mostly absent. You’ve seen him hold up the ball, fight with strength and determination against defenders, and he is always a threat in the air—always willing to jump over everyone else to meet a cross with his head.
If you have watched closely, you have seen his good positioning. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time, which makes him an invaluable asset to your squad.
Goals may be the most obvious metric for a striker’s impact, but you’ve likely noticed how much more he offers. Holding the ball up gives your team a breathing space to get structured attacks going, bringing teammates into play and increasing opportunities.
Have you seen his aerial skills not only serve a scoring role? They can also put Roma back in control of congested midfield tussles. Moreover, his clever off-the-ball movements often create that crucial space that makes your favorite lineup’s offense dynamic and unpredictable.
Dovbyk has made opponents adapt to him on the pitch, giving plenty of extra room for creators like Paulo Dybala or Lorenzo Pellegrini to work their magic.
Adapting to Italian Football
When you picture Serie A, defensive tactical battles, gritty back-lines and a league where even the more seasoned strikers occasionally find it challenging to be on their game comes to mind. But Artem Dovbyk has risen to the challenge with impressive ease, maturity and composure you wouldn’t expect from a debutant.
Credit has to go to the coach, Claudio Ranieri, who has shepherded Dovbyk through the tactical maze of Italian soccer. With ...
