Best XI of all time Juventus

Ask any Bianconeri,and the word from heart would be “Gigi”. If stats are anything to go by, Buffon proves no less credible than his senior countryman Dino Zoff. Even Zoff’s exemplary record for the longest playing time without allowing any goal in international tournaments (1142 minutes) is matched with Buffon’s incredible show at the 2006 World Cup where he conceded just two goals (an own goal and a penalty converted by Zizou).

Gianluigi Buffon

One of the finest defenders of his generation, Thuram won four Scudetti in five years in Turin, although two of these were later stripped due to the Calciopoli scandal. As of 2007 he is the most-capped player in the history of the French national team, and was a champion at both France 98’ and Euro 2000. Memorably scored both of France’s goals in the 1998 semi-final victory over Croatia.

One of the meanest and toughest defenders to ever set foot onto the field, strikers used to melt in their boots when up against Gentile. The stopper is notorious for violently man-marking Diego Maradona out of the game during the 1982 World Cup, while he also ripped Brazilian great Zico’s shirt in half during the same tournament. Gentile won six Scudetti for Juventus and is certainly a cult hero.

Arguably the greatest ‘libero’ in the history of the game along with Franz Beckenbauer and Franco Baresi, Scirea was a stylish and graceful defender with perfect tactical understanding. He would bring the ball out of defence and spark attacks for his team, something he did in creating Marco Tardelli’s second goal in the 1982 World Cup final. With Juve he won virtually every major honour in the game, before he died tragically in a car accident in 1989

Cabrini is perhaps just as remembered for missing a penalty in the 82’ final against West Germany as he is for being a quite fantastic wing-back. During 13 years with the Old Lady, Bell'Antonio made almost 450 appearances and won virtually every major honour in the game. Was capped 73 times for Italy, playing at Argentina 78’, Spain 82’ and Mexico 86’.

Lilian Thuram

Claudio Gentile

Gaetano Scirea

Antonio Cabrini

A football player who gave everything on the pitch during his spell at Juventus, Pavel Nedved was widely known for his energy on the field, his refined shooting and his goalscoring ability. His instincts to come to the centre of the field made him a cannon like force to reckon with. The Furia Ceca led the Bianchoneri to the 2003 Champion’s League final, where they lost to Milan in a penalty shoot-out. He also won the Ballon d’Or the same year. With such reputation he could easily have left Juventus when they were relegated to Serie B. But his heart remained with the Old Lady. He was the Franco Causio Juventus always wanted and perhaps he was even better.

Boniperti was the original ‘symbol’ of Juventus, playing for the club for his entire career. The attacking-midfielder was the all-time top-scorer for the Bianconeri for over 40 years, until he was overtaken by Alessandro Del Piero. He formed an unstoppable trident with John Charles and Omar Sivori in his latter years, and also played 38 times for Italy, including the 1950 and 1954 World Cups.

Pavel Nedved

Giampiero Boniperti

Michel Platini

The best player of his generation, Zidane signed for Juve on the recommendation of Michel Platini. ‘Zizou’ was an instant hero in Turin winning successive Scudetti in his first two seasons. The Bianconeri then went through a bit of a lean spell and he was sold to Real Madrid in 2001 for a world record €76m. He played 108 times for his country, winning France 98’ and Euro 2000, and in his last-ever match before retirement he infamously was sent off for head-butting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final

This genius is regarded by many as the best Italian footballer of all time, and he scored 115 goals in 201 appearances for the Bianconeri. He left in 1995 having won a Scudetto, UEFA Cup and a Coppa Italia. For Italy he played at three World Cups, all of them full of wonderful memories. He scored the best goal at Italia 90’, while at USA 94’ he single-handedly dragged a modest team all the way to the final, where they lost on penalties to Brazil.

The record-holder of the most club appearances (705), Del Piero, also holds the record of the most club goals (290). Records tumble when his name arrives with the Bianconeri. A fighter who led Juventus back into Serie A after the Calciopoli scandal. He was the top scorer in the Serie B that season with 20 goals. His tally clearly tells us why “Pinturicchio” is probably the most loved player in Juventus’ history. No words can describe him better—Captain. Leader. Legend.

Zinedine Zidane 

Roberto Baggio

Alessandro Del Piero

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