Frosinone's young talent, Romano Schmid, reclaimed the nickname "Messi delle Alpi" during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, explaining how his physicality and playing style made him stand out from a young age. The German defender, only 1.68 m tall, was defined by Ralf Rangnick, Austria's coach, with the terms "giftzwerg" and "poison dwarf", underlining his aggressiveness and ability to create problems for larger players. Schmid remembers being nicknamed “zauberer”, “magician”, when he was still a child, and having his coach's name written on himself when he was 15, demonstrating his determination to reach the first team right from the start.
In Schmid's account, his aspiration to make ten assists in a season is described as a realistic goal, but the real goal remains personal and team improvement. The young player has always had a particular predilection for football creatives, citing Messi, Götze and Dybala among his role models. At 16-17, Schmid even tattooed a ball with a crown on his calf in honor of Dybala, demonstrating how much these three players influenced his playing style and his vision of football.
Schmid also expressed great respect for some colleagues and rivals. He praised Ghedjemis, calling him "incredible" and "crazy" for his strength and technical sense, and underlined how he was a true "top player" for his ability to dribble, pass and shoot. As for defense, he praised Masini, describing him as an invincible “bodyguard” who dominates all close-quarters duels, inviting anyone to watch him closely to understand his strength.
With the season still ongoing, Frosinone find themselves in a competitive position in Serie B, and Schmid's presence among the club's young talents is seen as a key element for the future. The player, who has already shown that he can handle pressure and has a clear vision of his goals, seems ready to consolidate his role as a chance creator and contribute to the club's success. The upcoming matches will offer the opportunity to see whether his ambition of ten assists will translate into concrete results, while his personal development will continue to be monitored with interest by both fans and professionals.