Legendary Players & Coaches
20 entries in the Italy National Team compendium.
Gianni RiveraItaly's Golden Boy and Ballon d'Or winner who led Milan to European glory.Luigi RivaItaly's all-time leading goalscorer and Cagliari legend.Vittorio PozzoThe only manager to win two FIFA World Cups with a national team, plus an Olympic gold.Marcello LippiWorld Cup-winning manager and one of football's greatest coaches.Roberto BaggioThe Divine Ponytail: Italian legend and World Cup record scorer.Paolo RossiThe striker who led Italy to the 1982 World Cup title, winning the Golden Boot and Golden Ball.Franco BaresiItalian defensive legend and Milan iconArrigo SacchiThe Prophet of Fusignano who revolutionized Italian football with pressing and zonal marking.Alessandro Del PieroThe joint fourth highest scorer for Italy, who won the 2006 World Cup and reached the Euro 2000 final.Fabio CannavaroThe defender who led Italy to the 2006 FIFA World Cup victory and won the Ballon d'Or.Gianluigi BuffonItaly's most capped player and 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper.Andrea PirloThe deep-lying playmaker who orchestrated Italy's 2006 World Cup victory and led them to the Euro 2012 final.Francesco TottiThe Eighth King of RomePaolo MaldiniIl Capitano: A one-club legend and defensive icon for Milan and Italy.Dino ZoffOldest World Cup winner and legendary Italian goalkeeper.Giuseppe MeazzaTwo-time World Cup winner (1934, 1938 as captain) with 33 goals in 53 games for Italy.Gaetano ScireaThe elegant libero who anchored Italy's defence across three World Cups and a European Championship.Silvio PiolaItaly's all-time Serie A top scorer and 1938 World Cup hero.Alessandro NestaCentre-back with 78 caps for Italy, 2006 World Cup winner and Euro 2000 finalist.Marco TardelliItalian midfield legend and 1982 World Cup hero
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