People Rank: The Best Italian Footballer In History
- April 11, 2024
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THE WORLD RANKS THE BEST ITALIAN FOOTBALLER IN HISTORY
Italy, a nation steeped in history, art, and culture, also has a powerful presence in football. With a legacy spanning decades of triumphs and iconic moments, Italian football has produced some of the sport’s most legendary players and moments.
Italy has birthed excellence on the pitch, from masterful defenders to creative The Best Italian Footballer In History and clinical strikers. In this article, the world will rank the best Italian footballer in history!
Paolo Maldini
- Full name: Paolo Cesare Maldini
- Position(s): Left-back, centre-back
- Date of birth: June 26, 1968
- Place of birth: Milan, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): AC Milan
Gianluigi Buffon
- Full name: Gianluigi Buffon
- Position(s): Goalkeeper
- Date of birth: January 28, 1978
- Place of birth: Tuscany, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): Parma, Juventus
Roberto Baggio
- Full name: Roberto Baggio
- Position(s): Forward, attacking midfielder
- Date of birth: February 18, 1967
- Place of birth: Caldogno, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): Brescia, Juventus
Andrea Pirlo
- Full name: Andrea Pirlo
- Position(s): Midfielder
- Date of birth: May 19, 1979
- Place of birth: Flero, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): Juventus, AC Milan
Franco Baresi
- Full name: Franchino Baresi
- Position(s): Defender
- Date of birth: May 8, 1960
- Place of birth: Travagliato, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): AC Milan
Francesco Totti
- Full name: Francesco Totti
- Position(s): Forward, attacking midfielder
- Date of birth: September 27, 1976
- Place of birth: Rome, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): Roma
Fabio Cannavaro
- Full name: Fabio Cannavaro
- Position(s): Centre-back
- Date of birth: September 13, 1973
- Place of birth: Naples, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): Parma, Real Madrid
Alessandro Del Piero
- Full name: Alessandro Del Piero
- Position(s): Forward
- Date of birth: November 9, 1974
- Place of birth: Conegliano, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): Juventus
Alessandro Nesta
- Full name: Alessandro Nesta
- Position(s): Centre-back
- Date of birth: March 19, 1976
- Place of birth: Rome, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): AC Milan , Lazio
Giovanni Rivera
- Full name: Giovanni Rivera
- Position(s): Midfielder
- Date of birth: August 18, 1943
- Place of birth: Alessandria, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): AC Milan
Gianfranco Zola
- Full name: Gianfranco Zola
- Position(s): Forward, attacking midfielder
- Date of birth: August 18, 1943
- Place of birth: Alessandria, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): AC Milan
Filippo Inzaghi
- Full name: Filippo Inzaghi
- Position(s): Striker
- Date of birth: August 9, 1973
- Place of birth: Piacenza, Italy
- Most Notable Club(s): AC Milan, Juventus
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