Gianluca Zambrotta
A more dynamic and fresher option to Diego Fuser for the right midfield berth, Zambrotta has forced his way into the reckoning after an impressive first season for Juventus.
He is one of the brightest prospects in Italian football, and there was considerable competition for his signature following his departure from Bari.
He made his debut for Italy in February 1999 against Norway while still a Bari player and now looks set to be in the international reckoning for a long time to come