I'll make this short because I'm in class right now, but for me it is Roberto Baggio. Over 200 goals in Serie A when it was regarded as one of the best, if not the best league in the world. Playing agaisnt the likes of Baresi, Maldini, Nesta and Bergomi.... It's not like this player had it easy either, he had his knee rebuilt at 18 years old and wasn't even supposed to play after that.... This video explains it all, if you want more debate hit me up. But this is my opinion!
I start watching Baggio when his days starting coming to an end as a footballer. So don't know a lot about him. But for me its Totti the best natural Italian gifted player. He had had too many injuries but still has tons of goals. Maybe in the champions league he does not perform to his full abilities, but if you watch the matches carefully. He still runs the show, even when he's not 100% fit, the match against Madrid and Arsenal. I pray he finishes close to 300 all competition goals. I love watching him play. If he had speed with his technical abilities then maybe he could of done a lot more. A very loyal man
Your right, you don't know alot about baggio, if anything lol Your bringing up totti's injuries, baggio had his knee replaced when he was 18, he wasnt supposed to play ever again lol that was only his first knee injuries of many, and he went on to score over 200 goals in serie a, and over 300 hundred in his career.... And baggio actually said once that only 1/4 of the games he played he was 100% and totti did have speed lol so I don't know what your trying to get it.... To me totti isn't even half the player baggio was
Tottis played his career entirely at roma. Scoring more than 200 goals in serie a now. He refused bids from other teams and maybe had he been at a club like real madrid would he have scored more goals. He probably wouldve won a pallon d'oro at his prime aswell
What are the parameters for this vote? Would you deem a player that won the most trophies as the best? Baggio is certainly up there with Juve but he is in conflict with the 2006 Italy team. Based on the ability to change the pace and subsequently the outcome of the game? That could outline a crap load of Italians, starting from Baresi, Conte, Albertini to Ravinelli, even Inzaghi will be there and he was born offside. Best bet to vote for the best player of the decades as I do not want to insult the greats Zoff, Rossi etc.... Last decade belongs to Del Piero, I know I am bias but no other athlete has overcome all the odds that are stacked against him and come out on top. Most importantly, never arrogant and always humbled, a true athlete that will be really missed in the footy world
You're right, don't know the parameters of this vote.
Del Piero, WC 2006 semi-final against Germany. He came in and made it happen. I'll never forget that game. Plus, him with Juve.
Paolo Rossi, Dino Zoff, Gigi Buffon (no. 1), Roberto Baggio, Vialli, Maldini, Baresi, and so many but can't chose and don't know the parameters of this vote
In my own prospective of accomplishments and finishing goals at the most critical time it has to be del piero, he gives out a very special atmosphere for the players when he is on the pitch, he's 37 and still is the top scorer for crumbling juventus since 2006, for me he is the italian hero. Respected from everyone, very loyal to the team unlike roberto baggio. Alessandro del piero is the living legend of italy