When we last covered Matías Soulé, he was a Juventus player on loan at Frosinone. That 23/24 breakout season was the first hint of the South American magic we were about to see. Fast forward to today, and the winger is at Roma, starting regularly and in scintillating form. This article revisits an Osservando staple and his time in the capital.
Enjoying His Time In The Capital
Back in 2024, I didn’t know Matías Soulé. An Instagram DM suggesting I looked into him was the first indication I had of the young winger. Since then, the Argentine has become a household name among Serie A fans. Entering his second season at Roma, Soulé has become an important outlet for the Giallorossi, particularly following injuries to players such as Paulo Dybala
Soulé’s influence this season goes beyond the numbers. While he has scored five goals and provided five assists across all competitions, his impact is most obvious in the way he structures Roma’s attacking play. The winger consistently receives between the lines, turning pressure into progression, and creating overloads in the final third. His movement is intelligent, often dragging defenders out of position to create space for teammates.
Technically, Soulé combines ball-carrying, passing, and finishing in a way that few players his age manage. He completes over four progressive carries per 90 minutes, helping Roma move through congested central areas, while generating more than four shot-creating actions per 90, placing him among the most dangerous wide attackers in Serie A. He is equally capable of turning a tight situation into a goal-scoring opportunity. His superb dribbling and close ball control, allows him to drive at defensive lines. Destabilising them make allowing him to makedirect contributions in the final third.
Complementing the Team
Soulé’s rise has coincided with a broader improvement in Roma’s squad. Wesley at right back has brought stability to a position that had previously caused defensive disruption, giving Soulé the freedom to drift inside or stay wide depending on the situation. This balance allows Roma to maintain structure without limiting their attacking threat. It also means that Soulé can focus on exploiting space and taking on defenders, knowing the defensive work behind him is secure.
This relationship between offensive freedom and defensive balance has been central to Roma’s recent run. The team has won eight of their last eleven matches in all competitions and now sits two points off first place in Serie A. Soulé’s presence in attack is both direct and subtle; he is constantly moving into spaces that make Roma harder to defend against, even when he is not directly involved in a goal-scoring action.
Tactical Intelligence and Style
What sets Soulé apart is his tactical intelligence. He reads the game in real time, knowing when to hold the ball, when to accelerate transitions, and when to drift inside or push wide. Against compact sides, he can operate in tight spaces between defenders and midfielders, while against teams that press aggressively, he drops slightly deeper to link play and maintain possession. This versatility makes him unpredictable and allows Roma to adapt fluidly to different defensive setups.
Soulé’s technical skill is complemented by his decision-making. He knows when to take a player on, when to release a pass, and when to arrive late into the box. This combination of skill, movement, and timing has allowed him to become central to Roma’s attacking identity. The winger is not flashy for the sake of it; every action has a purpose, whether it is to open space, destabilise a defensive line, or create a chance.
Looking Ahead
Soulé’s development this season shows a player maturing into a complete attacking midfielder. He is both a creator and a finisher, capable of influencing matches directly while shaping the flow of play. The combination of goals, assists, progressive carries, and successful take-ons shows he is effective both statistically and on the eye test.
If he continues on this trajectory, Soulé will remain one of Serie A’s most exciting young talents. He is central to Roma’s challenge at the top of the table, but his impact goes beyond results. Watching him develop is a reminder that the league’s brightest talents are not just measured by raw output, but by their intelligence, movement, and ability to make a team better.
Roma have created the perfect environment for him to flourish. Stability at right back, clarity in attacking roles, and tactical freedom combined with structure mean that Soulé is in the ideal position to continue improving. For Serie A fans and observers of European football alike, he is a player to watch closely over the coming seasons.
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