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Top 10: Most loyal players
10. Roberto Mancini (Sampdoria)
Before beginning his coaching career, Roberto Mancini enjoyed a fantastic 15-year playing spell at Sampdoria where he won the Scudetto in 1991. Mancio is the Liguri’s all-time top scorer and it wouldn’t surprise us if he were to return to Marassi one day.
9. Giancarlo Antognoni (Fiorentina)
Forget Gabriel Batistuta and Roberto Baggio. What Giancarlo Antognoni did for the Gigliati in his career has no equals and he is regarded as the Viola’s most representative bandiera ever. Bell’Antonio, who retired in 1989, is today still an icon in Florence.
8. Franco Baresi (Milan)
All around the world Franco Baresi stands as the example of the invincible Italian defender. The Rossoneri withdrew his No 6 shirt when he retired after 20 successful years, and the tenacious Franco was subsequently awarded the title of Italy’s Player of the Century.
7. Giampiero Boniperti (Juventus)
There is only one team Giampiero Boniperti loves and that is, without a shadow of a doubt, the Old Lady. After winning all he could during his 444 games with the Bianconeri, Il Marisa also went on to become their President which shows his loyalty and true attachment to the club.
6. Gigi Riva (Cagliari)
Nothing can be as difficult than to stick with a small club, with all due respect to the Rossoblu, when all the big boys are chasing you. Rombo di Tuono didn’t have any doubts or regrets though and spent his entire career in Sardinia – winning the only Serie A title in the Isolani’s history.
5. Giacinto Facchetti (Inter)
Beppe Bergomi and Javier Zanetti deserved to be handed the captain’s armband at Inter, but Giacinto Facchetti was on a different level. The attacking full-back was a key member of Helenio Herrera’s Grande Inter and later became club President once his playing career was over.
4. Francesco Totti (Roma)
Francesco Totti is by far the most important captain in the Giallorossi’s history. Roman born and bred, Er Pupone has a gladiator tattooed to his right shoulder to underline his passion for the city. He went as far as claiming that the Lupi are far more important to him than La Nazionale.
3. Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus)
Pinturicchio will always have a special place in hearts of Juventini. The Bianconeri No 10 has collected over 500 appearances and is Juve’s all-time Capocannoniere. Proved all his loyalty when he followed the club into Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal. :scarf:
2. Valentino Mazzola (Torino)
The Granata captain and father of Inter idol Sandro Mazzola, Valentino was arguably one of the best players of his generation. Having won five League titles with the Grande Torino, he sadly lost his life alongside his teammates in the Superga disaster.
1. Paolo Maldini (Milan)
The captain everybody wishes was in their team. A true gentleman on and off the pitch, Paolo Maldini has devoted his entire life to the Rossoneri cause. The elegant defender has lifted the European Cup five times and at the stunning age of 40 is still craving for more success.
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