Only THREE players from Italy’s last World Cup XI in 2014 are still playing club football today 😳
Active Players
Players from the Italy’s last World Cup XI in 2014 squad who were still active in professional Club Football
- Marco Verratti (Midfielder): Playing for Qatari club Al-Duhail SC.
- Matteo Darmian (Defender): Play with Inter Milan.
- Ciro Immobile (Striker): Play with Bologna.
Retired Players
Most of the other key players from 2014 World Cup XI team have since retired, including the defensive “BBC” trio and midfield maestros:
- Gianluigi Buffon: The legendary goalkeeper has retired.
- Giorgio Chiellini: The center-back retired after a brief stint with Los Angeles FC.
- Andrea Barzagli: The center-back has retired.
- Leonardo Bonucci: The center-back recently retired from professional football.
- Andrea Pirlo: The deep-lying playmaker has retired and is now a coaching player.
- Daniele De Rossi: The defensive midfielder has retired and is now a coach.
- Claudio Marchisio: The midfielder retired in 2019.
- Mario Balotelli: Despite being officially active, his career has been tumultuous, and he hasn’t played for the national team since the 2014 World Cup.
