Serie A Team Of The Decade

Regista: Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo

If there was one transfer that changed the entire view of Italian football, it was of Andrea Pirlo joining Juventus on a free transfer.

Pirlo was at the heart of the game no matter what formation Juventus used. His ability to control the pace of the game and his legendary vision made him one of football's classiest architect. Four Serie A Team of the Year appearances and a hattrick of Serie A Player of the Year shows how spectacular the Italian Maestro was in his time in Turin.

Central Midfielder: Radja Nainggolan

Radja Nainggolan

While he has had his share of controversial drama off the field, there are few more dynamic footballers in the world than Radja Nainggolan. He has been a great servant to the game and has given his all whenever he has taken the field, be it for Roma, Inter Milan or Cagliari.

His willingness and ability to press opponents off the ball and also his aggressive tackling and stamina make him a hard-working and versatile midfielder. The Belgian was part of the Serie A team of the year for 4 years straight and deservedly makes his place in the team of the decade.

Central Midfielder: Miralem Pjanic

Miralem Pjanic

Easy on the eye and a class act, Miralem Pjanic is one of the most elegant players in world football at the moment. He came to Italy as a young prospect and his marvellous 5 seasons with Roma earned him a move to Juventus.

The Bosnian has been the architect of Juventus' league dominance. After his transfer, Pjanic has made the Serie A team of the year for fours years straight. He has been described as an old-fashioned playmaker with huge technical qualities. A world-class midfielder whose work-rate enable him to play in several midfield positions

Longevity and first-team football in Serie A is what edges Pjanic over the likes of Paul Pogba, Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio.

Central Attacking Midfielder: Marek Hamsik

Marek Hamsik

A team of the decade without this guy would just not seem right. Marek Hamsik doesn’t really get the affection he deserves but Serie A fans know how big of legend Hamsik is, especially for Napoli.

The talented, elegant, and technically gifted playmaker made the Serie A team of the year 3 times during his time at Napoli. The Slovak was also directly involved in the most Serie A goals in the 2010s: thanks to his 74 goals and 69 assists.

It is no doubt that Marek Hamsik will go down as one of the finest players ever to play in the Serie A.