Roma ratings: Excellent Ferguson Serie A debut as Wesley MOTM vs. Bologna | OneFootball

Roma put in a convincing performance to beat Bologna 1-0 on Saturday, and even if match-winner Wesley was named MOTM, Republic of Ireland international Evan Ferguson impressed the Italian media.

Roma started the new Serie A campaign off on the right foot, beating Bologna 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

New signing Wesley scored the winner in the second half, making the most of a mistake from John Lucumi, who infuriated the Rossoblu coach, Vincenzo Italiano.

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma runs with the ball under pressure from Lorenzo De Silvestri of Bologna during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Wesley received the MOTM award from Lega Serie A, and Italian newspapers agreed that he was the best player on the pitch last night.

Wesley was rated 7/10, just as much as Manu Koné and Ferguson.

Ferguson ‘moved well’ wrote Gazzetta dello Sport, and provided a ‘jewel’ of an assist to Koné, who missed a big chance to double the lead in the second half.

Ferguson started over Artem Dovyk in attack and, according to Gazzetta, the Ukraine international was the most disappointing Roma player last night, receiving a 5.5/10 mark.

All the other Roma players received a passing grade, equal to or higher than 6/10, from Gazzetta dello Sport.

Roma player ratings vs. Bologna

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Players, match officials and mascots line up prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Gazzetta: Svilar 6; Mancini 6, Ndicka 6.5, Hermoso 6.5; Wesley 7, Koné 7, Cristante 6.5, Angelino 6 (83’ Rensch N/A); Soulé 6 (74’ Dybala 6), El Shaarawy 6 (61’ El Aynaoui 6); Ferguson 7 (74’ Dovbyk 5.5). Coach: Gasperini 7.

Corriere dello Sport: Svilar 6; Mancini 7, Ndicka 7, Hermoso 6.5; Wesley 7.5, Koné 7, Cristante 7, Angelino 6.5 (83’ Rensch N/A); Soulé 6 (74’ Dybala 6.5), El Shaarawy 6 (61’ El Aynaoui 6); Ferguson 7 (74’ Dovbyk 6). Coach: Gasperini 7.5.