Alright, folks, let’s talk about the “best Italian players” topic I’ve been digging into. It’s a pretty broad subject, and I wanted to share my little journey of figuring this whole thing out.

First off, I started by just googling around, you know, the usual stuff. I wanted to get a general sense of who people were talking about. There were a bunch of names that kept popping up, like this Giuseppe Meazza guy, who’s apparently a legend.
Then, I tried to narrow it down a bit. I focused on more recent players, especially those in Serie A. I found some interesting discussions about players from teams like Napoli and Atalanta. Names like Alessandro Buongiorno, Alex Meret, and Marco Carnesecchi were mentioned. Oh, and there was this other guy, Paolo Maldini, who seems to have been a big deal in defense.
My List
- Giuseppe Meazza: It seems like a lot of people compare him to Pele, which sounds wild.
- Paolo Maldini: From what I read, he was an incredible defender and captain for both Milan and Italy.
- Alessandro Buongiorno and Alex Meret: Apparently, these two are doing great at Napoli.
- Marco Carnesecchi: Another goalkeeper on the list, playing for Atalanta.
I also stumbled upon some articles about a midfielder named Marco Verratti, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. It looks like he’s super talented but has had some injury issues.
Then I started to look for up-and-coming talents, and I read about this young striker, Esposito, who’s only 22. Seems like someone to keep an eye on.
To get a better overview, I compared notes from different sources. Some were talking about all-time greats, while others were focusing on current performance. For instance, I saw that Tommaso Pobega and Alex Meret were highlighted as some of the best in a specific week of matches. It was interesting to see how different people rated players based on various criteria.

After gathering all this info, I tried to compile my own little list of who I thought were the best, based on a mix of reputation, current form, and potential. It wasn’t easy, and I’m sure I’ve missed some great players, but it was a fun exercise. Then I started to understand a little why Italy won Euro 2020.
Honestly, it’s been a bit of a rabbit hole, but a fun one. I’ve learned a lot about Italian football and some of the amazing players who’ve graced the pitch. It’s cool to see how the sport evolves and how new talents emerge. And it has been kind of cool to piece together all this info and form my own opinions. I know my list isn’t perfect, but it’s a start, and I’m excited to keep learning and updating it as I go.
This whole thing has really shown me how subjective these kinds of lists can be. Everyone has their favorites and their own way of judging players. But that’s part of what makes it interesting, right?