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#4 Paolo Rossi | 1973 - 1975 & 1981 - 1985
Paolo Rossi was one of the most prolific Italian forwards during his days and is amongst the finest players the country has ever produced. Having burst onto the scene at Juventus as a youngster, Rossi departed the club to get regular game time under his belt in 1975 and joined Vicenza.
In 1976, Rossi was subject to a co-ownership deal between Juventus and Vicenza and became the most expensive players in the world at the time.
The Italian striker became the first player in history to lead the goalscorers chart in the Serie B and Serie A in successive seasons, as he began to make a name for himself.
After playing a starring role for Italy in their 1982 World Cup triumph, Rossi returned to Juventus and helped the Bianconeri win two Serie A titles and their first-ever European Cup in the years that followed. In 1982, the striker also won the Ballon d'Or for his achievements with club and country, as he enjoyed a stunning second spell with Juventus.
#3 Zinedine Zidane | 1996 - 2001
Despite plying his trade in Juventus for just five seasons, Zinedine Zidane is hailed as one of the greatest players in the club's history. The Mercurial Frenchman arrived with a reputation with Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux and became a global superstar in Turin, where he turned heads with a series of eye-catching performances in the centre of the park.
Known for his vision, ball control, technical ability and flair, Zidane is hailed as one of the most naturally gifted players to have ever graced the game.
While players past and present have lavished praise on Zidane's ability, Rob Smyth of the Guardian described his genius perfectly.
"In terms of ball retention he was probably the greatest player of all time, blessed with such grace and supernatural awareness that he could play a game of real-life Pac-Man and never be caught."
Zidane won two Serie A titles and several other honours with Juventus in his five-year stint, while he also picked up the Ballon d'Or in 1998. In the summer of 2001, Real Madrid signed him for a world-record fee at the time, where he further cemented his status as one of the greats of the game.
#2 Gianluigi Buffon | 2001 - 2018, 2019 - present
Gianluigi Buffon's longevity and commitment to Juventus is unlikely to ever be topped. The Italian goalkeeper joined the club for a then world-record fee in 2001 and has since then broken several long-standing records at the Bianconeri.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, Buffon recently made history by eclipsing Paolo Maldini's all-time record of 647 appearances Serie A appearances. Over the years, the legendary shot-stopper has cemented his status as a Juventus legend and won several personal as well as club honours.
With a staggering 10 Serie A titles to his name, Buffon is still going strong at the age of 42 and recently signed a one-year extension with the Old Lady. While he left the club for a solitary season to ply his trade for Paris Saint-Germain, the veteran goalkeeper returned to the Allianz Stadium last summer to spend the twilight years of his career.
The Champions League trophy continues to elude the Italian, but he is sure to be remembered as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time and a Juventus legend when he eventually decides to hang up his boots.
#1 Michel Platini | 1982 - 1987
In football history, not too many players have made a bigger impact in a five-year spell at any club like Michel Platini did at Juventus. The French maestro joined the Bianconeri in 1982 and spearheaded the club to two Serie A titles and a European Cup.
Platini also won the Ballon d'Or three times in succession between 1983 and 1985, as he took the Serie A by storm with his outrageous ability on the ball. Primarily an attacking midfielder, his game awareness coupled with his set-piece ability made him a force to be reckoned with for Juventus.
Additionally, Platini was also one of the best passers of the ball and Juventus often relied on his natural brilliance for moments of magic. The Frenchman's ability is best summed up by a quote from former Juventus coach Giovanni Trapattoni, who admitted that the mercurial midfielder didn't pay too much attention to his fitness.
"Michel was one of those great players who saw fitness work as being a bit superficial. He used to say, 'We're not going to compete in the 5,000 metres at the Olympics, we have to play with our feet."
Platini retired at Juventus aged 32 and is fondly remembered by fans across the world as one of the club's best-ever players.
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