Juventus' greatest XI of all time

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Juventus' all-time XI
Juventus' all-time XI

# Left-back - Antonio Cabrini

Antonio Cabrini (right)
Antonio Cabrini (right)

Antonio Cabrini is one of the few players to have won every UEFA Cup competition in club football. During an illustrious 13-year stint at Juventus, the elegant left-back, along with Gaetano Scirea and Claudio Gentile, formed one of the most fearsome defensive troikas in world football.

Regarded as one of the most accomplished full-backs to have graced the game, Cabrini's tactical awareness, crossing ability, aerial prowess and set-piece expertise helped him win honors galore with Juventus and Italy.

The 1982 World Cup winner may have missed a penalty in the final against West Germany but scored 33 times in 297 appearances for Juventus, with whom he won six Scudettos among a host of other domestic and continental silverware during a golden period for the club.


# Central Midfielder - Pavel Nedved

Pavel Nedved
Pavel Nedved

Pavel Nedved, one of the most elegant midfielders of his generation, endeared himself to the Juventus faithful after arriving at the club in the summer of 2001.

Nicknamed Furia Ceca (Czech Fury) for his energetic runs from midfield, Nedved was renowned for his crossing ability, tackling prowess and set-piece expertise. His versatility meant that he could be deployed in a bevvy of positions across the attacking and middle thirds of the pitch.

Nedved, who could also shoot from distance, stayed back at the club when Juventus were relegated to Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal. The 2003 Ballon d'Or winner won two Serie A titles and one Serie B title during his playing days with the Bianconeri while also featuring for Juventus in their Champions League final defeat to AC Milan (in 2003).


# Central midfielder - Michel Platini

Michel Platini
Michel Platini

Michel Platini may have played only five seasons at Juventus but left his mark at the club like none else.

The elegant Frenchman, a three-time Ballon d'Or winner, scored goals galore for the Bianconeri - 104 goals in 223 games in all competitions to be exact - as he won two Scudettos and the European Champions Clubs' Cup (now called the Champions League).

Apart from being a prolific goalscorer, Platini was also renowned for his passing ability, dribbling skills, set-piece prowess and tactical intelligence. His versatility allowed him to be deployed in a plethora of positions in the attacking-third such as attacking midfield or second striker.


# Central midfielder - Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane arrived at Juventus after a recommendation from none other than his illustrious compatriot Michel Platini.

One of a handful of players to have won the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or, Zizou, as he was often called, is often regarded as one of the finest players in history.

The versatile Frenchman, who has been eulogized by many players for his technical abilities, scoring and goal-creating prowess as well as tactical intelligence, won two Scudettos with the Bianconeri while also appearing in consecutive Champions League finals.

Zidane did not score goals aplenty for Juventus but his impact on the field was such that it required a world-record transfer fee from Real Madrid to land his services in the summer of 2001.

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