Among the giants of England and Spain… Roma sits on the defensive throne.

AS Roma have emerged as the strongest defensive side among clubs in Europe’s top five leagues, conceding just 16 goals in 25 Serie A matches this season under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma’s defensive solidity has been particularly evident when Ivorian international Evan Ndicka is in the lineup. With him on the pitch, Roma conceded only 12 goals in 20 matches (0.60 per game). During his absence for the Africa Cup of Nations, the team allowed four goals in five matches, raising the average to 0.80 per game.Across Europe, Roma share a place among the top five defensive records alongside Como, with both sides conceding 19 goals in 25 matches — the same tally recorded by Real Madrid in La Liga.In the Premier League, Arsenal lead defensively, conceding 20 goals in 27 rounds.Roma currently sit fourth in Serie A with 47 points, one point ahead of Juventus and three behind Napoli in third place.