Has donned the jersey of clubs such as Inter, Milan and Juventus
Was a key player in Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph
Has Champions League and Serie A winners medals

So would you consider l'architetto one of Italy's greats?

Hell yeah!

Forget Italy greats, he is one of world greats.

The best Regista in Italian History, ridiculously talented and oozed class whenever he was on he pitch.

Without a doubt yes

Yes in everyway.

Pirlo is just pure class, he makes things look so easy and simple its ridiculous.

Hes like a swan on water except on a football pitch

To quote Buffon:

"When Andrea told me that he would come to Juve, the first thing that I said was 'Thank God!'" said Buffon to Radio Monte Carlo. "I think that a player of his level and merit, who came for nearly nothing, has been the deal of the century."

Buffon went on to heap praise on the midfielder for his part in Juve's big opening win against Parma.

"And yesterday when I saw him play I thought to myself, 'God exists because his football cleverness is truly embarrassing,'" said Buffon. "This summer when I saw [Milan CEO Adriano] Galliani I thanked him and said, 'Thank you because you truly tried to make the league more balanced.'"

Pirlo, Scholes, Xavi and Ballack are the best CM of their generation. They are the models to follow depending what CM you want to be. Pirlo is the definition of a regista. He defines that position.

jibers wrote:Pirlo, Scholes, Xavi and Ballack are the best CM of their generation. They are the models to follow depending what CM you want to be. Pirlo is the definition of a regista. He defines that position.

Well, I rate Pirlo highly, but in your list you shouldn't forget Schweinsteiger. You can see easily how an otherwise imperious Bayern side totally crumbles when he is out.

rwo power wrote:

jibers wrote:Pirlo, Scholes, Xavi and Ballack are the best CM of their generation. They are the models to follow depending what CM you want to be. Pirlo is the definition of a regista. He defines that position.

Well, I rate Pirlo highly, but in your list you shouldn't forget Schweinsteiger. You can see easily how an otherwise imperious Bayern side totally crumbles when he is out.

Piggy can't compare to Pirlo in his prime at all. The difference is like the distance between the earth and the moon

On topic, a monster of a regista

Yes, Pirlo for me defines a Regista and is a true great.

Hell yes one of the absolute best in his position

Basically created a new role and stuck up for creativity in an era of defensive midfielders and functionality

Hell yeah, a Baggio-Guardiola hybrid operating deep.

The man is class impersonated, on and off the pitch.

An overall legend of football, not just Italian football is what I consider him to be.

Without a doubt...

A legend of world football, not just Italian football.

One of the greatest, a true legend.

Obvious yes, It's almost like asking if Messi likes burgers or not

Of course.

and Piggy? no way.