Juventus FC Legends: Best Players of All Time- Ranked

One of Italy’s greatest clubs, Juventus, has been on the top football stage. The Bianconeri have been a powerhouse of talent and controversies for the passion of football in Turin. They have a record number of Serie A titles, Supercopa Italiana and Copa Italia victories.

The club was founded in 1897 as Sport-Club Juventus, sporting their iconic black and white jersey. Known for their tradition, strong defense, and winning mentality, they signify their motto “Fino alla fine” (Until the end) as they strive for victories. Juve have attracted some of the best talents in the world. Here are the 25 greatest players to have ever represented Juventus:

Best Juventus Players Of All Time

25. Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte was known for his passion for playing for the badge and his astute leadership of the Bianconeri. He spent 13 years at the club and also returned as the manager when he won three back-to-back Serie A titles.

24. Arturo Vidal

Vidal was always known as a player who gave everything on the pitch, often wholly shutting down the players he was marking. He was a key player in Turin. He won 8 major titles with the club, including 4 Serie A titles, 2 Coppa Italias, 2 Supercopa Italiana, and a Champions League runners-up medal.

23. Alessio Tacchinardi

Alessio Tacchinardi was an essential player for Juventus during their prime era in the early 2000s and the 1990s. He had a tireless work ethic and the ability to score occasional spectacular goals. He spent 13 years at the club, winning 12 titles alongside a Champions League in 1996.

22. Franco Causio

Franco Causio was one of the most gifted dribblers of the 1980s. He was known for his pace and technical ability, which were integral to the club’s success during that period. He had two spells at the club from 1969 to 1972 and 1973 to 1981, winning ten trophies.

21. Ciro Ferrara

Ciro Ferrara is considered one of the greatest defenders in the legendary Juventus black and white jersey. A club legend and an icon, the Naples-born center-back spent most of his playing career at the club showcasing his strong leadership qualities and reading of the game, which helped him win 13 major titles and a FIFA World Cup in 2006 as part of the Italian squad.

20. Andrea Barzagli

During the club’s unparalleled success in the 2010s decade, Barzagli was one of the key faces to lead the defensive line. His composure on the ball wasn’t second to an attacker, and he read the game one step ahead of the others. Being one of the key figures of Juventus’ central defense with Bonucci and Chiellini was key to the success of Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri. Barzagli ended his Juve career with 18 major titles as a Champions League and Europa League runner-up.

19. Antonio Cabrini

Antonio Cabrini is one of the best left-backs in the game’s history. A true Juventus legend, he was known not just for shutting down his winger with his solid defense but also for his attacking flair and for putting in pinpoint crosses. He enjoyed great success with some of the club’s most successful teams, spending 13 years from 1976 to 1989 winning 12 major titles, including a Champions League title.

18. Marco Tardelli

Marco Tardelli is regarded as one of the best midfielders in Juventus’ history and Italian football, as he has a tireless work ethic and can contribute offensively and defensively. Tardelli spent a decade in Turin between 1975 and 1985, winning seven major titles, including the European Cup 1985.

17. Claudio Marchiso

Claudio Marchisio is one of the most loved figures in the club’s modern history. He rose through the ranks as an academy player, epitomizing the club’s core values of loyalty, dedication, and hard work. He primarily played as a box-to-box player but offered great attacking strength through his versatility sporting the iconic number 8 jersey. In his time with the club, he won 17 major titles, including a Europa League and a Champions League runners-up medal.

16. David Trezeguet

David Trezeguet was a household name at Juventus, and he was one of the most clinical goal scorers ever to wear the jersey. The French forward made an impact at Juventus with his consistency and flair for over a decade, with the club winning seven major titles in his 10 years (2000-2010) at the club where he wore jersey number 17.

15. Paolo Rossi

Paolo Rossi may have spent just 4 years (1981-1985) with the Bianconeri, but his contributions were so enormous that they were enough to cement his status as a Juve legend. Wearing the number 20, Rossi could find space in the box and finish with precision. In that era, he was one of the first strikers who set the tone for the importance of ball movement, enabling him to come in clutch when his teams needed him to win three major titles with Juventus.

14. Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, as he signified the elegance and effortless spirit of the game. He spent just four seasons in Turin, winning Serie A in all those seasons alongside two Coppa Italias and two Supercoppa Italiana while also appearing in the 2015 Champions League final. Pirlo had the vision of a hawk and the natural skill to lose his marker combined with his strong leadership to serve as a key figure in Juventus’ revival as one of the most successful Italian clubs of the current century. Pirlo’s grace as a deep-lying playmaker wearing the number 21 jersey often attracted football fans worldwide to watch him play as he kept winning the Serie A Player of the Year for three consecutive years between 2012 and 2014.

13. Guiseppe Furino

Guiseppe Furino was an old-school player known for his tenacity, determination, and work ethic in the middle of the park. While he didn’t possess the natural flair of other legends, Furino’s passion and commitment to wearing the legendary number 8 jersey earned him a place in the club’s history. Furino spent 16 years at the club from 1968-1984, winning nine significant titles and engraving the club’s name as a powerhouse in Italian football.

12. Roberto Bettega

Wearing the number 11 jersey, Roberto Bettega was known for his goalscoring ability as a complete striker with a natural talent for scoring goals. Bettega spent 14 years in Turin between 1969 and 1983, winning 14 major titles, including the European Cup, making over 200 appearances for the club, and scoring over 100 goals.

11. John Charles

The Welsh striker is among the most loved foreign players in the club’s history and is known for his versatility and physicality. He was a prolific goal scorer who wore the number 9 shirt, spending 5 years between 1957 and 1962 at the club. He won 4 major titles during his time, and his impact on the club is measured more by his influence on the club’s playstyle and club spirit.

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10. Roberto Baggio

Roberto Baggio is one of the most gifted players in the game’s history and was known for his dribbling and shots. Playing in several positions up-front, Baggio was a Ballon d’Or winner who wore the number 10 shirt and spent 5 years between 1990 and 1995 at the club. As a technically gifted player who could run through defenses and break the lines with his passing, he scored numerous free-kicks, guiding the club to 3 significant titles.

9. Zinedine Zidane

Zidane is often considered one of the most gifted players ever to touch a football and played a pivotal part in his career at Juventus. He was known for his exceptional technique, elegance, and strength in taking control of the game often when needed, as the club’s number 21. He won 5 major titles with the club between 1996-2001 and went on to win the 1998 Ballon d’Or after guiding his country to World Cup victory.

8. Dino Zoff

Dino Zoff is considered one of the best goalkeepers of all time. His time at Juventus was iconic, where he displayed incredible shot-stopping abilities, winning four major titles in just his two years at the club.

7. Pavel Nedved

Pavel Nedved was a Ballon d’Or winner known for his determination to become a fan favorite as a midfielder. Nedved wore the number 11 jersey and spent eight years at the club, winning four Serie A titles in Turin.

6. Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini is one of the most important figures in the Juventus defense in the modern era. He is known for his defensive intelligence and constant service to the club for 17 years. In his time, Chiellini won 19 major titles in Italy with numerous individual honors.

5. Gaetano Scirea

Gaetano Scirea played as a center-back for Juventus during the 1970s and was one of the purest defenders ever. His contributions to Juventus are immense as he showcased his calm technical ability, winning seven titles with the club during his 14-year stay.

4. Gianluigi Buffon

Gianluigi Buffon, one of the best goalkeepers of all time, has been the heartbeat of Italian football in the modern era. His being in goal meant their team played with an extra man in goal, as he served as Juve’s number 1 for over 20 years. Buffon remains one of the best players to have never won the Champions League despite reaching the finals three times; he won 9 Serie A titles playing with different eras of the club, 2 Coppa Italias, and 7 Supercopa Italiana.

3. Michel Platini

Michel Platini is a name known to every football fan; he was one of the best players of his time, making unstoppable runs from the midfield. As Juventus’ number 10, Platini served 5 years betwee1987. Platini guided Juventus to 2 Serie A titles, 1 Copa Italia, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 European Cup(Champions League), and a Supercopa Italiana. His contributions made him the Ballon d’Or winner for three consecutive years, 1983-1985, as he remains one of the best free-kick takers ever.

2. Giampiero Boniperti

Giampiero Boniperti played for Juventus from 1946-1961, dedicating his entire career to the club and becoming the club’s highest goal-scorer before Alessandro Del Piero. He symboli loyalty and leadership, winning eight major titles with the club and scoring over 180 goals.

1. Alessandro Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero was one of the players who justified the number 10 jersey and role to perfection as he served Juventus for 19 years. He won 12 major titles, including a Champions League with the club and becoming their all-time leading goal scorer. Del Piero is considered one of the best forwards in the sport’s history, and his ability to be lethal from any position on the pitch makes him the club’s greatest-ever legend.

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