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Juventus haven't had the best of seasons so far but players have performed at the highest level.
Andrea Pirlo has had to navigate some difficult times already in his first season as the manager of Juventus. After getting off to a slow start, the Bianconeri have slowly fought their way back into the top four and are now within a shout of the league leaders.
The Binaconeri made some good signings in the summer transfer window and some of them are among the best performing players for them this season. While some of their old-guard has flopped, the youngsters have stepped up to the plate on several occasions.
Without further ado, let's take a look at Juventus' best performers so far this season.
Top 5 Juventus players so far this season
#5 Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa's signing had several people raising their eyebrows and the true potential of the youngster was in question. At 23-years-old, Chiesa was going to take some time to settle down. But now that he is slowly hitting his stride, we are seeing the best of the former Fiorentina man.
Chiesa has proved that he is an immensely talented attacker garnering a total of six goals and five assists from across 23 appearances across all competitions so far this season. Pirlo trusts him as well and Chiesa has featured in all of the Bianconeri's six games in the UEFA Champions League so far.
Chiesa has also scored some beauties in the short time that he has been at Juventus with his screamer against Atalanta the most exceptional of the lot. His game is definitely more than the numbers he clocks. Chiesa's directness, willingness to take on defenders and work rate are all commendable.
He is certain to go on to become a big player for Juventus in the future.
#4 Danilo
Danilo is growing into his own in his sophomore season at Juventus after struggling to fit in during his debut campaign. Having played across multiple positions across the defence line and executed his duties in laudable manner, the initial apprehensions that the Juventus fans had surrounding him are now subsiding.
Andrea Pirlo alternates between a back three and back four and Danilo's versatility has come quite handy in that regard. While the 29-year-old has been solid down the left side and has done a pretty solid job playing at centre-back as well, his best performances have come from right-back.
Danilo has three assists and one goal playing down the right flank so far this term. He has also made the most number of appearances for Andrea Pirlo's side this season. The Brazilian averages over two tackles and two interceptions per game.
#3 Alvaro Morata
Juventus were actively scouring the summer transfer market for a top striker. Several big names including Luis Suarez were heavily linked with Juventus but they ended up making the unlikely signing of Alvaro Morata on loan from Atletico Madrid.
There were questions asked of the decision to sign the Spaniard who struggled to make much of an impact in two of his latest spells at Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. However, Morata has been quick to put those questions to rest, fitting in quite easily at the club where he has had a successful stint before.
Morata has helped share the burden of finding goals with Cristiano Ronaldo. He has chipped in with 13 goals and six assists from across 24 appearances in all competitions. In the system that he uses at Juventus, Andrea Pirlo needs a proper number 9 and in Alvaro Morata he has found a player that fits that profile to a tee.
#2 Juan Cuadrado
While there have been several standout performers for Juventus this season, perhaps no one has surprised us with his exploits from his relatively new role than Juan Cuadrado. The 32-year-old Colombian international has been exceptional after finding his feet at right-back for Andrea Pirlo this term.
After being used as a fullback in Maurizio Sarri's setup last season, he has truly grown into that role this campaign. Cuadrado has racked up nine assists from 20 appearances across all competitions so far.
Cuadrado has stepped up and delivered on several occasions this term and has been a very important player for Juventus under Andrea Pirlo.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo will be 36 in a week but he is still the most important player for one of the biggest sides in Europe and he is so by a mile. What he's lost in pace, he has definitely made up for in terms of effectivity and intelligence.
Cristiano Ronaldo's numbers have been unreal this season and it would be fair to say that Juventus have suffered in his occasional absence. Ronaldo has scored a whopping 15 goals from as many appearances in the Serie A this term.
He has 20 goals and four assists from 21 appearances across all competitions for the Bianconeri in the 2020-21 season so far and has been an absolutely menacing presence up top for Andrea Pirlo and co.
Ronaldo's presence goes a long way in buoying the Bianconeri forward as he is a great leader as well. It remains to be seen for how long Ronaldo will kick on in Turin but he has definitely proved to be worth all that money Juventus shelled out to secure his services in 2018.
