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Giorgio Chiellini
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Italy · 2020s

Giorgio Chiellini

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor
Rating
90
Caps
117
Goals
8
Life
1984
Clubs
Juventus, ACF Fiorentina, Los Angeles
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (2004–2021)
#24
Editorial rank of 33 for Italy
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The fearsome, wholehearted defender was a symbol of Juventus and Italy's grit, leading them to Euro 2020 glory with his immense presence. Career record: 117 caps and 8 goals for Italy; club career at Juventus, ACF Fiorentina, Los Angeles; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2004–2021).

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Career record

2000–2002US Livorno 1915
2002–2004AS Roma
2002–2004US Livorno 1915
2004–2005ACF Fiorentina
2004–2022Juventus
2022–2023Los Angeles
Italy117 caps, 8 goals

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Around Chiellini in the almanac

One rank above: Gianpiero Combi at #23.

One rank below: Giuseppe Bergomi at #25.

Italy's editorial top five: Franco Baresi · Gianluigi Buffon · Paolo Maldini · Dino Zoff · Fabio Cannavaro.