Every striker's nightmare.

Athletes with the physicality and grit of Giorgio Chiellini, a defender capable of completely nullifying an opponent, are a rare breed.

Whether anticipating danger or outmuscling a forward, ‘Chiello’ would dominate the field.

This dominance stemmed not only from physical strength, but also from extraordinary intelligence, cultivated off the pitch and rewarded with a degree in economics.

The ‘Doctor of Defence’ triumphed both for Juventus, as the only player to have won nine consecutive championships, and for Italy, crowning an extraordinary career in 2021, as he raised the European Championships Trophy into the London skies as captain.