Top 4 centre-back combinations in Serie A

(L to R): Andrea Barzagli. Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci

2) Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini – This defensive trio in Juventus’ 3-5-2 formation make it extremely hard for teams to attack them. Most teams nowadays prefer playing a lone striker, but strikers often get out-marked and kept quiet by these three defenders.

Teams are unable to get many shots away against Juve; they have conceded 96 shots in 12 games, the least so far this season. All three have different roles; Bonucci is given the free role due to his ability to launch attacks from the back with a pass; Chiellini is known for his no-nonsense, hard style and will not hesitate to launch into a tackle while Barzagli is another tough figure known for his brilliant positional sense.