Who is the best midfielder in Italy national team history?

From the silky touches of Gianni Rivera to the vision of Andrea Pirlo, Italy has produced some of the most technically gifted midfielders in football history. Vote for the greatest.

1

Andrea Pirlo

Elegant deep-lying playmaker who orchestrated Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph.

2

Roberto Baggio

Visionary attacking midfielder whose magic lit up the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.

3

Gianni Rivera

AC Milan maestro and 1969 Ballon d'Or winner, Italy's quintessential creative midfielder.

4

Sandro Mazzola

Inter legend and architect of Italy's 1968 European Championship victory.

5

Marco Tardelli

Industrious midfielder immortalized by his ecstatic goal celebration at the 1982 World Cup.

6

Daniele De Rossi

Box-to-box Roma captain who served the Azzurri with distinction for over a decade.

7

Gennaro Gattuso

Ferocious defensive midfielder and key enforcer in Italy's 2006 World Cup winning squad.

8

Jorginho

Metronome midfielder who anchored Italy's remarkable Euro 2020 triumph.

9

Marco Verratti

PSG's technically sublime midfielder renowned for his dribbling and vision in tight spaces.

10

Nicola Barella

Inter Milan powerhouse and driving force in Italy's current midfield generation.

11

Franco Causio

Tricky right midfielder known for his skill and flair in Italy's 1970s and 1982 squads.

12

Lorenzo Pellegrini

Roma captain and creative midfielder who has led Italy's attacking play in recent years.