++ [ originally posted by Zlatan ] ++
Probably the most underrated and undervalued member of the current Juventus squad, Gianluca Pessotto, nicknamed the Professor.
I personaly am a big fan of Gianluca, he's one of the most consistent players in the game, you always know what to expect from him. He may not be spectacular and fast like Zambrotta, but he does his job and he does it well, whenever he plays. To top it off, he's one of the nicest guys in Italian football, never one to make a dangerous challenge or get into a fight on the field, he always behaves with class and dignity, true Juventus style.
He was once one of the great Juvetus players, an important factor in the team, as well as an NT starter, as he should have been in WC 2002, had he not suffered a serious injury, which, in turn, cost him his place both in Juventus and in the Azzuri shirt.
I say, kudos to you Gianluca, and thank you.