Leonardo Bonucci is courageous in the tackle, has an excellent understanding of tactics, and is comfortable with the ball at his feet. These are all qualities of a top international defender.

Since he moved to Juventus from Bari in 2010, few players have improved their games as much as Bonucci. The defender had always been good at the back, and he continue to get better every year. This made him an integral part of the Azzurri and a key part of the legendary Juventus defence.