Andrea Barzagli (12 Viewers)

[Juventino[RUS]]

Zambrotta was just incredible in his prime. He was the player that all of my friends were jealous of, even in 2003.

Same here, he was magnifique, could play on both wings in defence and in midfield, huge stamina, workrate, crossing, tackling....pure class, one of a kind

 

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[ZoSo]

2006 Grosso

 

[Qwisto]

Zambrotta was just incredible in his prime. He was the player that all of my friends were jealous of, even in 2003.

This! I remember calling him the world's best left-back during that era. never liked him much since he left though..

 

[Nzoric]

2006 Grosso

2010 Grosso is the choice of a true connoisseur

 

[Red]

Actually the consensus top left back of all times is Brazilian Nilton Santos. This guy practically invented the position. Before him LBs didn't attack. He was complete, a monster in defense and attacking.

Interesting.

Generally here Facchetti being spoken about as one of the first in that regard.

 

[PedroFlu]

Roberto Carlos played much much more time than Zambrotta on the highest level.

Zambrotta was amazing for like 2-3 years, RC was the undisputed world's best LB for many more years than that.

Also his defending was nearly perfect, IMO better than Zambrotta's. It's a no-brainer to me. Even though his last years at RM were utter shit and he is a disgusting person. But as a player he is by far the best I've seen.

 

[JuveJay]

But who put Nilton Santos there? Surely he was a forward before a 'defender'?

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Roberto Carlos played much much more time than Zambrotta on the highest level.

Zambrotta was amazing for like 2-3 years, RC was the undisputed world's best LB for many more years than that.

Also his defending was nearly perfect, IMO better than Zambrotta's.

Not sure if we are talking about the same Roberto Carlos. He was a thoroughly mediocre defender if we are talking about world class level and actual defensive ability and awareness. Once he started losing his speed his defensive inabilities were highlighted. But that's to be expected because he is not a natural defender, his attacking instinct, physique and technique were awesome.

 

[Hydde]

Same here, he was magnifique, could play on both wings in defence and in midfield, huge stamina, workrate, crossing, tackling....pure class, one of a kind

This. Above all his stamina and crossing. He was supreme in those 2 years. Almost unreal. He had more stamina than lichteiner, delivered sweet crosses and was able to track back and defend. Not to mention his versatility.
I also think that the wingback position was much more natural for him, physically speaking, than Lichty.

He should have never left juve to be honest. What a mistake he did.

But lets admit that rcarlos was much more consistant than him overall.

 

[JuveJay]

You won't find me arguing that Roberto Carlos was a better left back over his career, but then he was always a left back, albeit an attacking one mostly found at left wing back.

 

[Vlad]

Roberto Carlos played much much more time than Zambrotta on the highest level.

Zambrotta was amazing for like 2-3 years, RC was the undisputed world's best LB for many more years than that.

Also his defending was nearly perfect, IMO better than Zambrotta's. It's a no-brainer to me. Even though his last years at RM were utter shit and he is a disgusting person. But as a player he is by far the best I've seen.

Carlos was extremely overrated. He was in Inter at one point iirc and Serie A proved to be more difficult than he had expected. As for his defending I'm not sure if serious, but he never stroke me as a defensively sound player and Zambrotta was miles ahead. Another thing; every time Carlos went against those type of players, as I remember games vs Bayern and Salihamidzic, Juve and Zambrotta, he would be completely out of the game. Not that great even offensively when he faced defensively and tactically sound players.

 

[oldlady87]

Nice avatar

 

[jukazem]

But who put Nilton Santos there? Surely he was a forward before a 'defender'?

Not sure if we are talking about the same Roberto Carlos. He was a thoroughly mediocre defender if we are talking about world class level and actual defensive ability and awareness. Once he started losing his speed his defensive inabilities were highlighted. But that's to be expected because he is not a natural defender, his attacking instinct, physique and technique were awesome.

imo speed IS the most important attribute of a wingback, which is why I will give to Carlos over Zambrotta.

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

Carlos was extremely overrated. He was in Inter at one point iirc and Serie A proved to be more difficult than he had expected. As for his defending I'm not sure if serious, but he never stroke me as a defensively sound player and Zambrotta was miles ahead. Another thing; every time Carlos went against those type of players, as I remember games vs Bayern and Salihamidzic, Juve and Zambrotta, he would be completely out of the game. Not that great even offensively when he faced defensively and tactically sound players.

no,no, HE IS SUPER DUPER MUPER OVERRATED

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Carlos was no defender.

 

[Vlad]

no,no, HE IS SUPER DUPER MUPER OVERRATED

We finally agree over something.

 

[SarduJuventino]

Zambrotta was just incredible in his prime. He was the player that all of my friends were jealous of, even in 2003.

yes, how i wish a new zambrotta would just pop out of our primavera like magic

i think de sciglio can get close to as good as he was

 

[rakib567]

how come italy has not been able to produce the next generation of Zambrottas etc...? Why so slow at developing defenders.

 

[Mr Chocolate]

2010 Grosso is the choice of a true connoisseur

great year that was

 

[Azzurri7]

Barzagli not making the 50 players list candidate for ballon de cock makes this whole trophy thing even more hilarious.

 

[ArturoFreestyle]

He's the second best CB I've ever seen playing in these years after Thiago Silva, but honestly Cannavaro 2006 was on another level for both Juve and Italy.