Who has been the best Italian player in Euro 2012

Discussion in 'Italy: National Teams' started by Italy08, Jun 17, 2012.

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Who has been the Best Italian player in Euro 2012 so Far?

  1. De Rossi

    14 vote(s)
    35.9%
  2. Pirlo

    23 vote(s)
    59.0%
  3. Marchisio

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Balotelli

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Cassano

    2 vote(s)
    5.1%
  6. Di Natale

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Buffon

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Italy08

    Italy08 Member

    Jun 7, 2008
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I think De Rossi has proven to be our best player so far. He played very well. He defended well and he rarely made any mistake. He will be a key player in midfield. He will help Pirlo. He can make good passes and he also can score. De Rossi has exceeded all of our expectations.

    A lot of fans will think that Pirlo has been the best so far, but I think De Rossi has done extremely well.
     
  2. Iaquinta

    Iaquinta Member

    Jan 8, 2007
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo, then De Rossi.
     
  3. metallicaband

    metallicaband Member

    Jun 11, 2004
    Pirlo as usual, Italy is worthless without him. De Rossi comes right after him though.
     
  4. Forzaabruzzo

    Forzaabruzzo Member+

    Apr 19, 2006
    It was a toss up for me between De Rossi and Pirlo, but in the end I had to give it to Pirlo. Our midfield would be useless without him, and our attack would've been even less effective (which is a scary thought). Top marks to De ROssi though for looking absolutely world class playing a role that isn't his natural position.
     
  5. Luca03

    Luca03 Member

    Jun 11, 2006
    Toronto,Canada
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Pirlo and De Rossi
     
  6. DDR

    DDR Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 13, 2006
    Club:
    AS Roma
    De Rossi
     
  7. DaveyGorgeous

    DaveyGorgeous Member+

    Jul 6, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo, easily. Without him, this team would be in an even worse position.
     
  8. Sempre

    Sempre ****************** Member+

    Mar 4, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    With 1 goal and 1 assist, Pirlo is a good pick for best player from first two matches. De Rossi might be given equal standing for countless key interceptions vs. Spain and for good "administration" vs. Croatia.

    Buffon has also been excellent. And for me Claudio Marchisio has been Italy's most improved player, over two matches he's shown a great improvement from 2010 form.

    Let's not forget how much one game can change everything. Cristiano Ronaldo was supposedly the goat of Euro 2012, then he scored two vs. Oranje yesterday. We'll see.
     
  9. mikeyjames

    mikeyjames Member

    Jun 20, 2009
  10. epugnac

    epugnac Member

    May 29, 2012
    Pirlo - that guy is a genius. Such a joy watching him play.
     
  11. phat

    phat Viking

    Feb 13, 2006
    Montreal
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo and Marchisio.
     
  12. italypassion

    italypassion Member

    Feb 3, 2007
    Pirlo and Rossi both penalty taker in world cup final 2006.
     
  13. ArtemioD

    ArtemioD Member+

    Jun 2, 2006
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Easily De Rossi as Pirlo was terrible against Ireland. And one must remember even though I am not suprised by it because I said it back in January, Italy will go far with De Rossi at CB. He is an added weapon leading the team from the back and no central defender is in his league even though he has hardly played the position. He is the true leader of this team.
     
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  14. DaveyGorgeous

    DaveyGorgeous Member+

    Jul 6, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Didn't Pirlo have both assists in the Ireland match?
     
  15. DaveyGorgeous

    DaveyGorgeous Member+

    Jul 6, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    By the way, I don't doubt DDR's leadership qualities. But, without Pirlo, this team would be on holiday already. He is the glue that holds Italy together and has been for years now.
     
  16. phat

    phat Viking

    Feb 13, 2006
    Montreal
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo stats from this past season

    Apps 37
    Assists 13
    Key Passes 125
    Total Passes 3196
    Successful 2778
    Crosses 93/272
    Longballs 414/488
    Throughballs 33/67
    Tackles 79
     
  17. Taib

    Taib Member+

    Lazio
    Italy
    Sep 7, 2007
    Club:
    SS Lazio Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    De Rossi. He has been fantastic for us and has not had a bad game.
     
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  18. Rob_420

    Rob_420 Member

    Jun 2, 2006
    Montreal
    Club:
    SS Lazio Roma
    Agreed De Rossi has been by far our best player. Pirlo's been very good but he's been shakey as well at times. Honorable mentions to Cassano, Marchisio and Bonucci.
     
  19. LToni

    LToni Member

    Nov 25, 2007
    toronto
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo no doubt.
     
  20. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo has easily been the best player over the first three games. He has really been pulling the strings in midfield and with two assists and 1 goal out of 4 goals scored the stats speak for themselves.

    What is alarming though is the way he has been fading in games and in particular how Italy suffers when he seems to tire in the latter part of matches. Obviously he is not as young as he used to be and three games in 8 days took its toll. But even though he was visibly tired in the last game v Ireland and had a poor game by his standards he still managed to provide a great ball for Cassano which proves his quality.

    Pirlo will definitely benefit from the longer 6 day break and should really fire against England. If he had played from day 1 in 2010 we would certainly have progressed from the group.

    In second place I would go with Cassano who has really been effective at hold the ball up forward and getting himself and playing teammates into good scoring positions. Whenever he is one on one with an opponent there is an air of expectancy because he almost always beats them to provide a incisive pass or shot on goal. A criticism of his game would be that he doesn't shoot when he can and sometimes should.

    He like Pirlo also fades in the latter part of games, but who can complain with what he went through this year I think it is a blessing that he is even in this side. On the bright side though I think his staying power is definitely improving as the tournament goes on. I thought he actually looked fresher late on in the Ireland game than he did in any of the previous. I'm no fitness expert but with the "rest" that he has had over the year perhaps he might benefit as his fitness improves deeper into the tournament.
     
  21. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Diamanti delivered the corner ball for Balo's cracker of a finish.
     
  22. DA ITALIAN

    DA ITALIAN Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Houston, TX
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Slight edge goes to De Rossi. Pirlo was pretty poor vs ireland
     
  23. Matteo4Azzurri

    Sep 2, 2006
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo, even though he admits he had a bad game versus Ireland.

    De Rossi could surpass him if he has a lights out game against England. He's stepped up the the plate for sure.
     
  24. Matteo4Azzurri

    Sep 2, 2006
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    This. Italy just isn't the same with Pirlo out there. Opponents know this, respect Pirlo more than anyone on the squad.
     
  25. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pirlo is not just Italy's best player but based on performances to date also a very strong contender for the player of the tournament.
     

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