Add Barzagli. I chose Giac, Pirlo, Bonucci, and Chiellini and gigi Giac bled for the shirt and was always a joy to watch.
Antonio Candreva - fast, technical player, one of the key players in WC 2018 qualifications. Giorgio Chiellini - reliable CB player, probably the real team leader. Better than Bonucci in his assignments. Alessandro Diamanti - one of the key players at EURO 2012. England had huge problems with his mobility. Motta - technical CDM, CM player, he doesn't make mistakes. Probably underestimated. Barcelona, Inter, PSG player, not much to add here. Pirlo - fantasista after Del Piero, Totti. Came too late on the spot, because of earlier much stronger generations. One of key people for the WC 2006 title and EURO 2012 final. I could pick Buffon, but he is the GK. It's not good if GK is the player of the decade. Or in the any match.
On the NFL side of things i'm a Redskins fan, pretty awesome when i saw Clinton Portis wearing an Italia jersey
It didn't let me vote, but if I could: Candreva E2016: Speed and beautiful crosses into the box. Pirlo E2012: Even past his prime was sublime. Balotelli E2012: Can he bring us back in 2020? Actually Cassano was the creative force in 2012, when he left the pitch they were lacking... Chiellini (always): The heart and soul. Knocking them down with a smile on his face, "scusami". My favorite, Giaccherini (E2012&2016): Just watched Belgium-Italia E2016 on my DVR, what a goal! Yes, going through Italia withdrawals during this diffcult month...