Andrea Pirlo -Italy- Pirlo's career appeared to be on the wane when he was allowed to leave AC Milan in 2011, but he has inspired Juventus to three successive Serie A titles. It is now eight years since Pirlo played a pivotal role in Italy's triumph at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, but although he is now 35, his extraordinary passing range and laser-guided set-piece ability still set him apart.