#4 Gaetano Scirea
Fans of Calcio will know how good Gaetano Scirea was, but he never seems to get the credit he deserves in the mainstream. Specialising in playing as the Sweeper, Scirea forged a reputation on breaking up play with class and ease, and also being able to read the game expertly, something he has done better than probably anyone in the history of the game.
The Italian was never booked in his career, despite starting his career at Atalanta he will go down as a Juventus legend.
In his time with the Bianconeri, Scirea picked up seven Scudetto’s, a UEFA Cup, a Cup Winner’s Cup, a European Cup and an Intercontinental Cup. This is the resume of a legend, and his playing style of play will live long in the memory, even if his life was cut short at the age of 36.
#3 Franco Baresi
A lot of legends stay at a club for their lifetime, even through thick and thin. Franco Baresi is no different, spending his entire career at AC Milan for 20 years. Making his debut in 1977, Baresi soon became the best defender in the world and intimidated any forward who squared off against him.
Playing as a Sweeper, Baresi was very accomplished on the ball, and wasn’t afraid to move forward with the ball, which only added to his reputation. He had the knowledge to know when to push forward and when to let Milan’s wingbacks do the running.
14 major championships including six Serie A titles, three European Cups and a World Cup in 1982 (despite never playing a minute), and having his iconic number six shirt retired by the Rossoneri, Baresi is perhaps the greatest Libero of all time.
