Who is the best player in Italy national team history?

Italy's Azzurri are legendary for defensive mastery and tactical intelligence. Vote for the player who most embodied the Italian football spirit and left the biggest legacy.

1

Roberto Baggio

Arguably Italy's most gifted attacking player, a two-time Serie A top scorer who carried Italy to the 1994 World Cup final almost singlehandedly.

2

Giuseppe Meazza

Led Italy to back-to-back World Cup titles in 1934 and 1938, considered the greatest Italian footballer of the pre-war era.

3

Paolo Maldini

One of the greatest defenders of all time, Maldini was the embodiment of Italian defensive excellence over nearly two decades.

4

Franco Baresi

AC Milan and Italy's legendary sweeper, widely regarded as the finest defender of the 1980s and early 1990s.

5

Andrea Pirlo

Visionary deep-lying playmaker who orchestrated Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph and was revered for his reading of the game.

6

Gianluigi Buffon

10-time Serie A champion and 2006 World Cup winner, considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history.

7

Paolo Rossi

Scored six goals in the 1982 World Cup including a hat-trick against Brazil, earning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball.

8

Fabio Cannavaro

2006 Ballon d'Or winner who lifted the World Cup as captain of Italy and was the tournament's outstanding defender.

9

Alessandro Del Piero

Juventus and Italy icon, a graceful forward known for his creativity, technique, and signature chip finish.

10

Dino Zoff

World Cup-winning captain and goalkeeper in 1982 at age 40, the oldest player ever to lift the trophy.

11

Gianni Rivera

Elegant Milan playmaker and 1969 Ballon d'Or winner, known as 'Il Golden Boy' for his technical brilliance.

12

Giorgio Chiellini

Commanding centre-back and long-time captain who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory with his leadership and defending.

13

Roberto Donadoni

Dynamic midfielder and key figure for Italy throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, later a respected coach.