 During the 2007–08 season, De Silvestri established himself as a regular in the Lazio side with several impressive performances as an attacking right-back.He made 24 league appearances, as well as six in the UEFA Champions League, three as a starter and three as a substitute.As a 19-year old home grown player, and a boyhood Lazio fan, De Silvestri also became a fans' favourite, with many considering him a potential successor of former Lazio captain Alessandro Nesta.