Continues to put the beautiful into the beautiful game.

Floats around the pitch playing picture-book passes and caressing the ball like it’s a loved one.

Classy, composed and cultured.

Scores delightful free-kicks.

And can still cut it at the top level having helped Juventus win Serie A this term.

Will be hugely pivotal to the Azzuri’s chances of success in Brazil – which will probably be his last World Cup.

• Country: Italy

• Position: Midfield

• Age: 35

• Current club: Juventus