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#8 Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Giorgio Chiellini has been a part of the Juventus team for 12 years now and seems to be improving year on year.
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It is hard to believe that the Italian is 33-years-old, but that does not stop Chiellini from making sure that his performance levels reach Juventus' required standard. He led his team from the back to two UEFA Champions League finals - both of which, unfortunately for the Old Lady’s fans, ended in defeat.
However, Chiellini does not get worn down by mental negativity and has bounced back. While Juve have been struggling to stamp their authority on the league this season, with Napoli currently leading Serie A, Chiellini has remained the same and kept things tight at the back.
Every football fan will know who Chiellini is, purely because of the sturdiness and consistency of his performances. He is a true Italian defender and should be remembered as one.
