Roman Josi is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman and captain of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. Josi was drafted 38th overall by the Predators in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Growing up in Switzerland, Josi played with the local SC Bern from 2006 to 2010. He made his debut with the National League in the 2006–07 season but became a mainstay in the lineup during the 2007–08 season. In 2008, Josi was one of just four 17-year-olds to play in Switzerland's top division.