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#3 Mario Mandzukic
Mario Mandzukic has played for some of the best clubs in Europe with the likes of Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and now Juventus. Though he has never really been a glamorous striker, the Croatian has showed that he is versatile, hard-working and a big-game player.
Last season, the Croatian was a key figure for Juventus' Champions League run, despite only making it to the quarter-finals. Mandzukic performed when it mattered, scoring 2 goals against Real Madrid in the away leg of the quarter-final. Not just a scorer who puts in goals, Mandzukic is also an all-round player. Under Allegri, he has seen himself shift from striker to left wing. In his 27 league appearances, he was managing 1.1 tackles per game, 0.8 interceptions and 1.2 clearances per 90. As a natural striker, his efforts should be hugely commended.
Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Turin this season has seen Mario staying in the shadows. Ronaldo so far has scored 14 goals in the Seria A and Mandzukic has scored 8 in less appearances than the Portuguese legend. The Croatian international also went under the radar in the summer, when headlines surrounding Modric and Lovren shielded him from the limelight. The under-rated forward has shown that he is very reliable and should be appreciated for it.
