Juventus squad

LAST RATING CHANGE: 19.04.2009


(1) Gianluigi Buffon 95
The record high €52 million purchase from Parma in the summer of 2001, height: 1.91cm
Also our vice-captain and the Azzurri's preferred goalkeeper since 2001. Buffon comes from a great sport family, and is today considered the best goalkeeper in the world.

(13) Alex Manninger 91
Second choice keeper for the 08/09 season, a solid backup who impressed on loan at Siena.

(12) Antonio Chimenti 86
He is back with Juve again.

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(3) Giorgio Chiellini (CB/LB) 92
The talented left back bought in 2004, then co-owned by Fiorentina. But returned to Juve in 2005. He has now developed to our key defender, and also converted to central defense, Chiellini is a very raw and strong defender, giving striker a hard time when marking them. Former clubs: Livorno and Fiorentina. Height: 1.86cm

(5) Jonathan Zebina (RB) 83
The french right back, followed Capello to Juve in 2004, been a regular on the RB position until this season, with competition from Grygera. Infamous for his disciplinary problems.

(21) Zdenek Grygera (RB/D) 91
Czech international, played four years for Ajax before joining Juve last summer, has eventually became the first choice at right back, also known for his powerful long shots.

(33) Nicola Legrottaglie (CB) 91 -1
Signed by Juventus in 2003 after a fantastic season in Chievo, nobody could get past him, but he struggled alot coming into Juve, despite playing most of the games. He has since then been on several loan spells (Bologna, Siena)
Finally this season we all see the Legrottaglie we hoped for, strong commanding centre back. Developed to a key player. Height: 1.86cm

(28) Cristian Molinaro (LB) 88 +1
Our attacking left back, signed from Salernitana, but impressed in his two years at loan at Siena, first team regular, probably would'nt got that chance if it had not been for Andrade's absent and Chiellini centre back conversion. After starting positive, Molinaro has only gone from worse to worse, and finally in stiff competition with De Ceglie.

(15) Dario Knezevic (CB) 84
Current loan spell from Livorno, Knezevic captured the eyes after some confident performances in the Croatian national team, and Livorno. Juventus upset Torino heavily after capturing him at last moment in front of them.

(4) Olof Mellberg (CB) 90
Free transfer from Aston Villa, experienced defender from Sweden
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(11) Pavel Nedved (LM/AM) 90 -2
Joined the club in 2001 coming from Lazio. And has occupied the LM/AM role ever since. Winner of the Balon D'or 2003. Nicknamed the Lion, Nedved is still going strong at age 35-36 and is a very vital part in the Juve attack, helping out the strikers. He also offers a lot of physical power.

(16) Mauro Camoranesi (RM) 91 -2
Signed in 2002 from Hellas Verona. He was a useful squad addition, and eventually became a regular at the RM position. A player which adds a lot of flair to the side combined with physical strength.

(6) Crisitiano Zanetti (DM) 90
The ex-inter midfielder, joining us into Serie B in the summer of 2006 on a free transfer. Currently over 40 appearances and 17 for the Azzurri.

(22) Mohamed Sissoko (DM) 91
The january transfer windows re-inforcement. Signed from Liverpool in a € 13 million move.
Sissoko has rapidly settled into the team, and becomed a fan favorite already. His aggressive tackles, stamina and pace has lifted Juve alot. Often compared to Vieira.

(18) Christian Poulsen (DM) 90 -1
Combative midfielder signed from Sevilla. Usually fills in the gap in front of the defensive line, and are also known for a rather rough style. Poulsen certainly adds a lot of defensive workrate to the team.

(7) Hasan Salihamidzic (RB/W) 89 +2
There isnt much of any position Salihamidzic hasnt played, he is probably one of the best versatile players to have in the squad. Joining the club on a free transfer 2007 after several seasons in Bayern Munich. He is nicknamed "Brazzo".

(32) Marco Marchionni (RM) 86
Started his career in 1998 at Empoli. Marchionni also played five years for Parma scoring 13 goals total, before joining Juventus in 2006. Being a right midfielder/wing has putted him in hard competition for a starting spot. He might not be good enough for a big club like Juve.

(20) Sebastian Giovinco (W/AM) 90 +1
After spending last season on loan at Empoli, Giovinco is back and ready to shine in Juve. Being a natural number 10 type of player, Giovinco will mainly challenge Nedved for a starting spot.
His main attributes is his pace, dribbling, and long shots, you could actually say, he is the closest one to Messi here at Juventus.

(27) Albin Ekdahl (AM) 79
Signed in summer 08 for a small fee. Ekdahl is considered a big talent in his position, and was watched by number of big clubs before he made the move to Juve. Featured in all the pre-season matches so far.

(19) Claudio Marchisio (CM/AM) 88 +1
Return from Empoli loan, Marchisio is proving himself as a reliable midfield step-in.

(29) Paolo De Ceglie (LB) 88 +1
Returning from loan from Siena, De Ceglie is back, and about to occupy the LB position permanent. He has impressed a lot at the start of the season, and thankfully thats what we needed at that position.

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(8) Carvalho Amauri (F) 91 -3
Brazilian hitman Amauri, one of the players emerging from the Chievo time back in 2003-06. After long being a hot name in Serie A, Amauri moved to Palermo for two years before joining Juve in the summer of 2008. Amauri is most known as a powerfull striker with good technic and hight of 1.88/6"2, he can play both as a support striker and a central striker.

(9) Vincenzo Iaquinta (F) 92 +1
After 7 years in Udine, Iaquinta finally made his move to a major club. Since arriving in 2007, he has somewhat earned himself a "supersub" status, since he has often gotten on as a substitute and scored. Iaquinta's qualities has long been watched by many clubs, he is tall, strong and very good in holding up the ball.

(17) David Trezeguet (CF) 92 -1
Trezegol as we like to call him.. been a regular for many seasons now, since he moved from Monaco in 2000. He is usually Juve's top scorer...and that last touch on the ball before it enters the net kind of player.

(10) Alessandro Del Piero (F) 93 -1
The legendary captain, pages can be written, but most people know this man, he has won everything there is to be won except a european championship.
There is no one in Juventus' history to score more goals for the club, or to make more appearances for the club than "Pinturicchio". A real icon!