Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?

Kenneth Mwenda
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Buffon, Pirlo, Del Piero, the all time top scorers, are some of the top-notch Juventus legends in history to secure lots of titles for the Italian giants. Buffon has also been one of the long serving goalkeepers at Turin, also regarded as one of the Juventus legends.

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Some of the club's legends like Pirlo and Conte had a chance to steer the Old Lady whilst keeping the club on its throne and with a plan of winning the world's finest title. Zinadine Zidane is also considered as one of the Old Lady's legends. Who else do we have?

Juventus legends of all time

Juventus has always been regarded as one of Italy's best clubs, dominating the local league for decades. Below are the details of the stars making it to the Juventus legends list:

10. Lillian Thuram

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Lilian Thuram of Juventus and Raul of Real Madrid during the Champions league match between Juventus and Real Madrid at Stadio delle Alpi in Turin, Italy, on march 9th, 2005. Photo by Alain Gadoffre
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Thuram is one of Juventus' legend defenders. Along with Gianluigi Buffon from Parma, he was the first of the Big Three to join Juventus in the summer of 2001.

During his time at Turin, Thuram was one of the best defenders in Turin. He could play both the centre and right sides of the field. In addition, he was a great tackler who wasn't afraid to throw his body around if he needed to for other Juventus FC players.

Thuram departed for Barcelona, unlike Buffon, who stayed with Juventus after Calciopoli. He finished his Juventus career with 180 appearances, four goals, and numerous contributions to shutouts.

9. Antonio Conte

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Head coach Juventus Antonio Conte (L) celebrates victory at the end of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at San Siro Stadium on March 2, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Claudio Villa
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Before Claudio Marchisio arrived in Turin, another great Juventus former player wore the No. 8 jersey. His name is Antonio Conte.

When he arrived in Turin from Lecce at 22 in 1992, the Old Lady legend was all you'd expect a true Juvetino to be. His work ethic was equivalent to Pavel Nedved, who ranks higher on the list. He put in as much effort as anyone on the field, giving his all for the entire 90 minutes of each game.

8. Edgar Davids

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Edgar Davids of Juventus and Simone Vergassola of Torino in action during the Serie A match played at the Stadio Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy on November 17, 2002. Photo by Grazia Neri
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Davids' unique appearance only emphasised the type of player he was. The ferocious Dutchman, a genuine bulldog in the middle, could make a major tackle in his half and then go on a 40-yard run to the other end of the field.

You had the best midfield when combined with Conte, Zinedine Zidane, and Alessio Tacchinardi. It's no surprise that this happened in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Juventus was at its peak.

Davids' stint in Turin ended in 2004 when he was leased out to Barcelona before being transferred a year later to Inter Milan, yet he is still remembered as a Juventus great.

7. David Trezeguet

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Juventus forward David Trezeguet of France celebrates after he scored a goal against Palermo, during their Serie A football match at Barbera Stadium on February 21, 2009. Photo: Marcello PATERNOSTRO
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TrezeGOL was a master at disappearing for lengthy periods and then reappearing on the scoresheet out of nowhere, even late in his Juventus career.

He'd have a hard time accomplishing his goals the old-fashioned way, on his own. He was known for doing nothing but putting the ball in the net, whether with his head or by dumping a loose ball into the box.

Trez played 318 games for Juventus, scoring 171 goals. That goal-to-game ratio is fantastic, and it just goes to show how consistent he was with the Old Lady for his ten years there.

6. Pavel Nedved

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Pavel Nedved celebrates after scoring his second goal during their Serie A football match Juventus vs Lecce at Olympic Stadium in Turin on May 05, 2009. Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE
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Everyone thought €41 million was too much for a 29-year-old from a tough competitor when Nedved first arrived in Turin. The fact that Nedved was brought to fill Great Zidane's number adds to that idea. Nedved had a lot of demands and expectations to live up to even before putting on the Old Lady's jersey.

In 2003, two years after arriving at Turin, the Czech Fury got crowned Serie A Foreigner of the Year, Serie A Footballer of the Year and Ballon d'Or winner.

He retired from Juventus and football at the end of the 2008-09 season, with the Gladiator theme playing in the background.

5. Zinedine Zidane

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
06 MAY 2001: Zinedine Zidane of Juventus celebrating after the goal during the SERIE A 29th Round League match between Juventus and Roma , played at the Delle Alpi stadium, Turin.
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At the beginning of the decade, Zidane's reign as one of the best in the world came to an end. It's no shock, then, that Juventus was Italy's toast throughout the whole period.

It wasn't easy for Zidane right away. But, first, he had to settle in and learn the ropes of Serie A during the season.

Everything went downhill from there. Zizou was a formidable adversary. But, when everything was working, viewing Zidane perform was like witnessing poetry in motion.

The Old Lady legend was a true artist who produced a nice piece of art. Zizou left for Real Madrid in 2001 for a then-record €78 million.

4. Andrea Pirlo

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Andrea Pirlo of FC Juventus and Daniele Dessena of Cagliari Calcio (R) compete for the ball during the Serie A match at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 21, 2012. Photo by Claudio Villa
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The midfielder, one of Juventus' most famous legends, had a golden youth, and became a true orchestrator of the team's attack.

The soccer maniac performed beyond all expectations, and Juventus fans were so moved that he was selected to the all-time symbolic national squad. He did not disappoint the Juventus fans, who trusted in him and offered him a contract.

During his four-year stay, he made 164 appearances for the team, netting 19 goals and supplying 35 assists. The Italian had been a devastating threat for Juventus, ranking among the best players of all time and playing a key role in four Serie A titles, the Italian Cup, and two super cups.

3. Claudio Marchisio

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
2018/08/12: Claudio Marchisio of Juventus FC gestures during the pre-season friendly match between Juventus and Juventus U19. Photo by Marco Canoniero
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In his debut season at Turin, he played in 25 games and proved his value. The following year, the fine midfielder was shipped to Empoli to gain experience but later returned after a season and eventually dominated the midfield for years.

Antonio Conte's drumbeat represented the genuine start of his career, despite the fact that the top midfielder has been Juventus' most important player since 2008. Marchisio was a key component of the original bundle, which included other Juventus superstars such as Pirlo and Vidal / Pogba, who all contributed significantly to the team's success. He possessed the capacity to lead the squad in attack while also destroying the opposing team's aggressive moves.

2. Gianluigi Buffon

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus FC gestures during the TIMVISION Cup Final against Atalanta BC at the Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on May 19, 2021. Photo by Sportinfoto
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He arrived in Turin before the 2001 season, after Juve paid Parma €51.5 million, being a transfer record for a goalkeeper. At the age of 23, he eventually became Italy's No. 1 in the summer of 2001, proceeding to become one of the team's biggest players.

Buffon, one of the best Juventus legends of all time, had done nothing to decrease the expense of such a move. Later made world-class quality saves, which became a routine. Many victories have been attributed to Buffon's saves. He is one of the Juventus legends on FIFA 22, playing for Parma.

1. Alessandro Del Piero

Who are the top 10 ranked Juventus legends of all time?
Juventus' forward and captain Alessandro Del Piero (L) fights for the ball with Empoli's defender Luca Antonini during Serie A match at Castellani stadium, on March 19, 2008. Photo: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE
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Piero arrived in Turin in 1993 after switching from Padova, just like the vast majority of players on this list did. He rose to popularity while starring for Juventus, later regarded as one of the biggest Juventus legends.

Del Piero isn't a pure speed demon, but he makes up for it with world-class talent. He's the quintessential auxiliary striker, one who's just as likely to assist as he is to score. Alessandro Del Piero is Juventus' all-time best scorer and holds the record for most games played.

Juventus legends are recognized as some of the finest football players in European football, having played for one of the greatest clubs in the world. Most of them have also played for other prestigious clubs, such as Zizou, who was considered as a fantastic player at Real Madrid.

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Kenneth Mwenda is a business and sports writer with over five years of experience. At Sportsbrief, he contributes to writing biographies and listicles.