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Franco Baresi 81 caps · AC Milan · Hall of Fame 1991Il Capitano, a balletic yet formidable defender, marshalled AC Milan and Italy with unmatched elegance and leadership, securing numerous Serie A and Champions League titles.
CB1977–97
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Gianluigi Buffon 176 caps · Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus · Golden Foot 2016The legendary 'Gigi' commanded his box for decades, a true icon who lifted the 2006 World Cup with Italy.
GK2000s
96
Paolo Maldini 126 caps · AC Milan · 2× Hall of Fame (1991–2000)One of the greatest defenders of all time, 'Il Capitano' won five Champions League titles with AC Milan and was an icon of Italian football for over two decades.
LB1985–2009
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Dino Zoff 112 caps · Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli · 2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000)The oldest player to win a World Cup, his steadfast presence between the posts led Italy to glory in 1982.
GK1980s
95
Fabio Cannavaro 136 caps · Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus · Ballon d'Or 2006The inspirational captain who hoisted the 2006 World Cup, his defensive masterclass earned him the Ballon d'Or that same year.
CB2000s
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Alessandro Nesta 78 caps · SS Lazio, AC Milan · 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006)A defender of sublime grace and power, his elegant tackling and impeccable positioning made him a cornerstone for Lazio, AC Milan, and the Azzurri.
CB1993–2014
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Andrea Pirlo 116 caps · 13 goals · AC Milan, Juventus · 2× Hall of Fame (2004–2006)The deep-lying conductor, Pirlo's masterful passing and exquisite set-piece delivery guided Italy to the 2006 World Cup and Milan to two Champions League titles.
CM2000s
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Gaetano Scirea 78 caps · Atalanta BC, JuventusThe elegant sweeper was a linchpin of Juventus's golden era, seamlessly transitioning from defense to attack and winning the 1982 World Cup.
CB1980s
94
Giacinto Facchetti 94 caps · Inter Milan · Hall of FameA trailblazing attacking full-back, Facchetti captained Inter's "Grande Inter" side to four Serie A titles and two European Cups in the 1960s.
LB1960–78
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Giuseppe Meazza 53 caps · 33 goals · Inter Milan, AC MilanA two-time World Cup winner and Inter Milan legend, his creativity and prolific scoring made him Italy's first true footballing superstar.
SS1927–47
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Roberto Baggio 56 caps · 27 goals · ACF Fiorentina, Juventus · Ballon d'Or 1993The "Divine Ponytail", Baggio's mesmerising dribbling and breathtaking goals lit up three World Cups, making him one of Italy's most beloved and tragic heroes.
CAM1982–2004
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Gianni Rivera 63 caps · 15 goals · US Alessandria Calcio 1912, AC Milan · Ballon d'OrThe Golden Boy of Italian football, Rivera was a sublime attacking midfielder whose elegance and goalscoring flair earned him the Ballon d'Or in 1969 and a European Cup with AC Milan.
CM1960s
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Luigi Riva 42 caps · 35 goals · A.C. Legnano, Cagliari CalcioThe legendary striker, whose powerful left foot earned him the nickname 'Rombo di Tuono,' led Cagliari to their only Serie A title in 1970.
ST1970s
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Silvio Piola 34 caps · 30 goals · F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892, SS LazioA true goal-scoring pioneer, he remains Serie A's all-time record scorer, with his acrobatic finishes defining an era for Lazio and Juventus.
ST1929–54
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Giovanni Ferrari 44 caps · 14 goals · US Alessandria Calcio 1912, JuventusThe inside left played in both of Italy's winning World Cup finals, against Czechoslovakia in Rome in 1934 and Hungary in Paris four years later, feeding the forwards from the left channel in the role Italians call the mezzala. He is one of only three Italians to have won two World Cups, and his eight Serie A titles, five during Juventus's run in the early 1930s, stood as a record for 77 years.
CAM1930–1938
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Marco Tardelli 81 caps · Pisa SC, JuventusHis iconic scream after scoring in the 1982 World Cup final perfectly encapsulated the passion and tenacity of Italy's midfield engine.
CDM1980s
91
Paolo Rossi 48 caps · 20 goals · Vicenza Calcio, A.C. Perugia Calcio · Ballon d'OrHis unforgettable six goals at the 1982 World Cup, including a hat-trick against Brazil, fired Italy to an unexpected triumph and etched his name into legend.
SS1980s
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Sandro Mazzola 70 caps · 22 goals · Inter MilanA two-time European Cup winner with Inter Milan, Mazzola was a dynamic and prolific attacking midfielder, remembered for his rivalry with Gianni Rivera.
CM1960–77
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Antonio Cabrini 73 caps · Atalanta BC, JuventusHis penalty went wide in the 25th minute of the 1982 final against West Germany, the first spot kick ever missed in a World Cup final, and he kept overlapping down the left until Italy had won 3-1. Bell'Antonio to the Italian public, he holds that World Cup, the 1985 European Cup and 1984 Cup Winners' Cup with Juventus, six league titles, and the 1978 best young player award.
LB1976–1989
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Gianluigi Donnarumma 72 caps · AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain · Hall of Fame 2021Wembley, 11 July 2021: he pushed away Jadon Sancho's penalty, then Bukayo Saka's, and stood frozen on his line because he had not realised Italy were champions. That night made him the first goalkeeper voted player of a European Championship, and he later added the 2025 Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain, four Ligue 1 titles and a second Yashin Trophy.
GK2015–26
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Giorgio Chiellini 117 caps · Juventus, ACF Fiorentina · 2× Hall of Fame (2004–2021)The fearsome, wholehearted defender was a symbol of Juventus and Italy's grit, leading them to Euro 2020 glory with his immense presence.
CB2020s
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Bruno Conti 47 caps · 5 goals · AS Roma, Genoa CFCA key architect of Italy's 1982 World Cup triumph, Conti was a dazzling winger whose explosive pace and pinpoint crosses unlocked defences.
LM1980s
89
Claudio Gentile 71 caps · Arona Calcio, JuventusA notoriously tough and uncompromising defender, his relentless man-marking and battling spirit defined Italy's rugged 1982 World Cup triumph.
CB1980s
89
Filippo Inzaghi 57 caps · 25 goals · Piacenza Calcio, Juventus · 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006)The ultimate fox-in-the-box, his uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time brought Milan two Champions League titles and countless goals.
ST1991–2012
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Gennaro Gattuso 73 caps · Rangers, AC Milan · Hall of Fame 2006The beating heart of AC Milan and Italy, Gattuso's ferocious tackling and tireless work rate powered his teams to World Cup glory in 2006 and two Champions League titles.
CDM2000s
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Gianluca Zambrotta 98 caps · 2 goals · SSC Bari, Juventus · 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006)Zambrotta was a versatile and dynamic full-back or winger for Juventus and Italy, a key figure in Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning squad.
RM2000s
89
Tarcisio Burgnich 66 caps · Palermo, Inter MilanThe sturdy full-back was a stalwart of Inter Milan's Grande Inter era, winning multiple Serie A titles and two European Cups.
RB1958–77
Franco Baresi tops Italy's all-time pool, ahead of Gianluigi Buffon and Paolo Maldini. The 33 covers 5 goalkeepers, 11 defenders, 12 midfielders and 5 forwards, spanning the 1960s to the 2020s. 5 players reach the Immortal tier or higher. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.
A 33 is a set of decisions, and these are the players who lost their place in the last revision of Italy's list. Every one of them has a case.
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