When the Firenze Guelfi and Parma Panthers meet in the Italian Bowl Saturday, July 4, the spotlight will shine on two quarterbacks who have dominated the Italian Football League this season. Firenze’s Andrea Fimiani and Roman Fuller of the Parma Panthers, have led two of the league’s most explosive offenses, but they’ve taken different paths to championship weekend.
Different styles, same production
Fuller has been the league’s most efficient passer in 2026, completing 203 of 279 attempts (72.8 percent) for 2,184 yards and 27 touchdowns with just six interceptions. Averaging 273.0 passing yards per game, the Parma signal-caller has consistently stretched defenses while leading one of the league’s most balanced attacks.
Fimiani has once again been the ultimate dual-threat weapon for the Guelfi. He has completed 112 of 162 passes (69.1 percent) for 2,103 yards and a league-leading 32 touchdown passes while throwing only five interceptions. On the ground, he has added 816 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, averaging an impressive 8.3 yards per carry.
Championship pedigree
Few quarterbacks in Europe bring more big-game experience than Fimiani. He guided Firenze to the 2025 and 2022 Italian titles and has led the Guelfi to multiple championship appearances.
Fuller has quickly made his mark after arriving from the United States, bringing experience from the University of Tulsa and Colorado State. His accuracy and poise have helped keep the defending champions among the league’s elite.
Saturday’s championship could come down to which quarterback plays cleaner football. Fuller’s precision through the air will test the Guelfi defense, while Fimiani’s ability to beat opponents with both his arm and legs gives Firenze a unique dimension that few teams have been able to contain.