4. Gianluigi Buffon
Again like Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon still remains so important to Italy. The Juventus keeper, who made his international debut in 1997, has been an ever-present at international tournaments since the 2002 World Cup. His presence has proved to be essential success over the years, especially when Italy won the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Who can replace him?
Salvatore Sirigu is the apparent replacement for Buffon. The 27-year-old did play the first game against England in his absence and he put in a solid display making several decent saves. With at least eight years or so in him as the number one, so he should play at least three international tournaments.