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Italy 2014 World Cup Squad
The full Italy squad from the 2014 FIFA World Cup — all 23 players with positions and overall ratings. Squad average 58.0, led by Gianluigi Buffon (92 OVR). Think you can build a better unbeaten XI? Play 7-0-0.
Strongest XI
92Gianluigi BuffonRM
59Andrea BarzagliCB
59Giorgio ChielliniRB
59Matteo DarmianLB
53Gabriel Alejandro PalettaCB
84Andrea PirloRM
59Antonio CandrevaCM
58Claudio MarchisioLM
59Mario BalotelliST
55Antonio CassanoLW
55Ciro ImmobileRW
Full squad ratings
Goalkeepers
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Gianluigi Buffon | RM | 92 |
| Salvatore Sirigu | GK | 53 |
| Mattia Perin | GK | 50 |
Defenders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Barzagli | CB | 59 |
| Giorgio Chiellini | RB | 59 |
| Matteo Darmian | LB | 59 |
| Gabriel Alejandro Paletta | CB | 53 |
| Leonardo Bonucci | CB | 53 |
| Mattia De Sciglio | CB | 52 |
Midfielders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Pirlo | RM | 84 |
| Antonio Candreva | CM | 59 |
| Claudio Marchisio | LM | 58 |
| Marco Verratti | CM | 58 |
| Thiago Motta | RM | 57 |
| Daniele De Rossi | CM | 56 |
| Marco Parolo | CM | 55 |
| Ignazio Abate | CM | 53 |
| Alberto Aquilani | CM | 50 |
Forwards
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Balotelli | ST | 59 |
| Antonio Cassano | LW | 55 |
| Ciro Immobile | RW | 55 |
| Alessio Cerci | ST | 52 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | ST | 52 |
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