 He scored four league goals from 24 appearances in his debut campaign, adding the 2–1 winner against S.S. Lazio for the Coppa Italia as the capital side reached the semifinals.In 2011–12, Simplício netted the same number of goals, including one in a Derby del Sole against S.S.C.Napoli in a 3–1 away triumph, but Roma could only finish seventh, thus not qualifying for any European competition.