S.s.c. Napoli Best Players of All Time

S.S.C Napoli is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Naples, Campania that competes in Serie A, the top division of Italian football. Founded in 1926 by Giorgio Ascarelli and Enrico Moccia, they have been one of Italy’s most successful teams throughout their history having won two league titles and six Coppa Italia trophies among other honours. The team has also had success on European stage with an appearance at the UEFA Champions League Final as well as semi-final appearances in both the Europa League and Cup Winners’ Cup competitions over time. With iconic players such as Diego Maradona gracing their pitch, SSC Napoli are sure to continue providing great entertainment for fans around Europe for years to come.

1. Diego Maradona

Midfielder

Career

• 1969–1976: Argentinos Juniors
• 1976–1981: Argentinos Juniors
• 1981–1982; Boca Juniors
• 1982–1984: Barcelona
• 1984–1991: Napoli
• 1992–1993: Sevilla
• 1993–1994: Newell's Old Boys
• 1995–1997: Boca Juniors
• 1977–1979: Argentina U20
• 1977–1994: Argentina
• 1994: Deportivo Mandiyú
• 1995: Racing Club
• 2008–2010: Argentina
• 2011–2012: Al-Wasl
• 2013–2017: Deportivo Riestra (assistant)
• 2017–2018: Fujairah
• 2018–2019: Dorados de Sinaloa
• 2019–2020: Gimnasia de La Plata

Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and second striker. 

He was part of the Argentina national team that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he became known for his outrageous goals and on-field antics.

After retiring from playing football, Maradona had several business ventures, including owning a chain of pizza restaurants in Argentina and Italy. 

In January 2019, it was announced that Maradona had been diagnosed with cancer and would be receiving treatment abroad.

Maradona died on 25 November 2020 at the age of 60 after succumbing to his disease. A controversial figure both on and off the pitch throughout his career, Diego Armando Maradona will always be remembered for being one of the greatest players in history.

 Diego Maradona is one of the most iconic footballers of all time and was a key figure in Argentina's World Cup-winning team in 1986.

Maradona also played for Napoli, Barcelona, Boca Juniors, and Atlético Madrid during his international career, winning numerous honors including five league titles with Boca Juniors.

 After retiring from playing professionally he embarked on a successful managerial career, taking charge of Deportivo Mandiyú, Racing Club, and Al-Wasl before joining Dorados de Sinaloa last year. 

In September 2019 he was appointed manager of Gimnasia de La Plata following the sacking of Eduardo Berizzo. 

With Argentinian sides now being led by former players such as Gerardo Martino and Lionel Messi it is likely that Maradona will only ever be remembered for his achievements,

While representing his country rather than any individual clubs or stints at the international level afterward.

2. Marek Hamšík

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2002: Jupie Podlavice
• 2002–2004: Slovan Bratislava
• 2002–2004: Slovan Bratislava
• 2004–2007: Brescia
• 2007–2019: Napoli
• 2019–2021: Dalian Professional
• 2021: IFK Göteborg
• 2021: Trabzonspor
• 2003–2004: Slovakia U17
• 2005–2006: Slovakia U19
• 2006–2007: Slovakia U21
• 2007–2022: Slovakia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:24, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

Hamšík started his career at Jupie Podlavice in the Czech Republic. He joined Napoli in 2016 and has since become a key part of their midfield. Hamšík is known for his hard work on the pitch, as well as his ability to score goals from set-pieces.

His contract with Trabzonspor expires in 2021 and there are rumours that he could be leaving Turin soon. Hamšík would be an excellent signing for any club looking to strengthen their midfield options, and will no doubt continue to improve over the next few years. 

Marek Hamšík is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Slovakia national team.

Hamšík began his career at Slovan Bratislava, before moving to Italian side Brescia in 2004. He then joined Napoli in 2007 where he has since made over 100 appearances and won two league titles. In 2019, Hamšík moved to the newly-promoted. 

Turkish club Dalian Professional after leaving Napoli. He will be looking to help them avoid relegation this season. 

Hamšík represented Slovakia at youth level, making six appearances between 2002 and 2004 inclusive before earning his first senior call up in 2006 for the U21s.

After winning back-to-back league titles with Napoli in 2018 and 2019, Hamšík was named Serie A Player of the Year both years by Italy's La Gazzetta dello. 

Sport newspaper, becoming only the second player (after Paolo Maldini) to win consecutive awards whilst playing for different clubs in Italy’s top division. 

Hamšiik has been capped 136 times by Slovakia since debuting against Hungary U17 in 2003.

Also Played For: slovakia, super lig

3. Ciro Ferrara

Defender

Career

• 1980–1984: Napoli
• 1984–1994: Napoli
• 1994–2005: Juventus
• 1985–1987: Italy U21
• 1988-1988: Italy Olympic
• 1987–2000: Italy
• 2005–2006: Italy (assistant)
• 2008–2009: Italy (assistant)
• 2009–2010: Juventus
• 2010–2012: Italy U21
• 2012: Sampdoria
• 2016–2017: Wuhan Zall

Ferrara started his career at Napoli, before moving to Juventus in 1994. He played for the Italian national team from 1985-2000. Ferrara is best known for his time at Juventus, where he won two Serie A titles and was a part of the side that reached the European Cup final in 1996.

After leaving Juve, Ferrara enjoyed short spells with Fiorentina and Torino before retiring in 2005 aged 37. In 2012, Ferrara took up coaching duties with his former club Naples and helped them win promotion back to Serie A later that year. 

Ciro Ferrara currently lives in Naples with his wife and two children.[1] Ferrara started his managerial career at Juventus, where he had a short spell in charge of the club's Under-21 side.

He next moved to Sampdoria, who he led to Europa League qualification before leaving in 2016. Ferrara has since been appointed manager of Wuhan Zall in China, and is looking to build on their successful start to the season.

Also Played For: juventus f.c

4. Dries Mertens

Forward

Career

• 1996–1998: Stade Leuven
• 1998–2003: Anderlecht
• 2003–2005: Gent
• 2005–2007: Gent
• 2005–2006: Eendracht Aalst (loan)
• 2006–2007: AGOVV (loan)
• 2007–2009: AGOVV
• 2009–2011: Utrecht
• 2011–2013: PSV Eindhoven
• 2013–2022: Napoli
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2004: Belgium U17
• 2011: Belgium

Dries Mertens is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Turkish side Galatasaray as a forward. Dries Mertens was born on May 6, 1987 in Leuven, Belgium.

He started his career with hometown club Stade Leuven before moving to Dutch side Anderlecht in 2003. 

In 2005, he signed for Gent ahead of the 2006–07 season and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Spanish giants Barcelona in 2012 but only managed two seasons at the Camp Nou before returning to Gent where he still currently plays.

At the international level, Mertens has represented Belgium at every youth level from under-16s up until the senior team level and made his debut against Cyprus in 2009 during Euro 2008 qualifiers campaign scoring twice including one penalty kick. 

Which sealed a 2–0 victory after 120 minutes played; this performance earned him man of the match award. 

He scored his first goal for Belgium against Serbia during their Group E fixture at UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying making it 3–1 by halftime; however Serbia fought back and eventually won 4–3 through goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic (2) and Duško Tožić

At FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification play-offs held on November 11th 2017, coming off an assist that set up Michy Batshuayi's late equalizer away to Poland, Dries Mertens netted both goals within 5 minutes of each other.

Becoming joint top scorer along with Ruud van Nistelrooy among Belgian players ever when tallying 8 goals across all official competitions these performances saw him nominated for The Best Fifa Men’s Player Award alongside Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi. 

But ultimately lost out to France’s Luka Modric whilst also being named Golden Ball Winner as player adjudged best performer at Russia2018 tournament by journalists from around the world.

Also Played For: psv, belgium national football team

5. Edinson Cavani

Forward

Career

• 2000–2005: Danubio
• 2005–2007: Danubio
• 2007–2011: Palermo
• 2010–2011: Napoli (loan)
• 2011–2013: Napoli
• 2013–2020: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2020–2022: Manchester United
• 2022: Valencia
• 2006–2007: Uruguay U20
• 2012: Uruguay Olympic (O.P.)
• 2008: Uruguay

Cavani is a prolific goalscorer, having scored over 100 goals in his career. Cavani has played for several clubs across Europe and South America, including Danubio, Palermo and Valencia.

Cavani helped Uruguay to win the Copa América in 2015. Cavani is currently playing for Valencia in Spain's La Liga after joining the club in 2017. 

Cavani is set to join Paris Saint-Germain reportedly worth £167 million ($222 million) at the end of the season Edinson Cavani is a prolific goalscorer, who has played for clubs such as Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain.

He represented Uruguay at international level, before winning Copa América with Argentina in 2011. Cavani is expected to join Valencia in the coming season. 

His place of birth means he's eligible for both France and Uruguay, but he chose to represent Les Bleus on numerous occasions. At 32 years old, Cavani still has plenty of football left in him - which bodes well for the teams that sign him.

6. Juan Jesus

Defender

Career

• 2006–2009: Internacional
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2011: Internacional: 25: (0)
• 2012–2016: Inter Milan: 110: (1)
• 2016–2017: → Roma (loan): 20: (0)
• 2017–2021: Roma: 51: (1)
• 2021–: Napoli: 28: (2)
• 2009–2011: Brazil U-20: 17: (0)
• 2012: Brazil U-23: 6: (0)
• 2012–2013: Brazil: 4: (0)

Juan Jesus is a Brazilian centre-back who joined Napoli from Inter Milan in 2014. He has made over 100 appearances for Napoli and was part of the team that won Serie A in 2017.

Juan Jesus also played at the 2018 World Cup where Brazil reached the quarterfinals before losing to Belgium. In addition to his footballing career, Juan Jesus is also a model and actor.

Juan Jesus will be 32 years old at the end of the 2018–19 season Juan Jesus was born on January 8th, 1993 in Brazil. Juan Jesus made his professional debut with Internacional in 2010 and has since played for various clubs including Inter Milan and Roma.

In 2016, Juan Jesus signed a loan deal with Roma which he later extended until 2021. He is currently playing for Napoli in Italy's Serie A league. Juan Jesus has represented Brazil at the U-20 level as well as the U-23 team and has even been capped once by the senior side of Brazil.

Juan Jesus is an attacking midfielder who usually plays on either flank or up front and is known for his speed, dribbling ability, passing accuracy, set pieces abilities and powerful shot from distance. 

With over 110 appearances to his name across all competitions it’s safe to say that Juan Jesus is a highly experienced player who can play any role within a team system - something that will be valuable both domestically and internationally moving forward.

7. Giuseppe Bruscolotti

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1970–1972: Sorrento[1]: 60: (1)
• 1972–1988: Napoli[2]: 387: (9)
• Total: : 447: (10)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Giuseppe Bruscolotti was born on 1 June 1951 in Sassano, Campania, Italy. He is 71 years old and has an estimated height of 1.81 meters (5 feet 11 inches).

Giuseppe Bruscolotti is a painter who specializes in paintings with religious themes. He has won numerous awards for his work including the prestigious Premio Umberto II in 1985 and the Grand Prize at the Pordenone Biennale in 1997.

Giuseppe Bruscolotti currently lives and works in Rome, Italy Giuseppe Bruscolotti is a well-known Italian footballer who played for Sorrento and Napoli. He made 387 appearances for the latter club, scoring 10 goals. Giuseppe Bruscolotti was born on December 2, 1948 in Naples, Italy.

He started playing football at an early age and joined Sorrento as a youth player in 1970. In 1972, Giuseppe Bruscolotti signed with Napoli and quickly became one of the most important players for the team. 

His ten goals during his time at Napoli were instrumental in helping them win three Serie A titles (1974–1976, 1980–1982) and two Coppa Italia championships (1975–1977).

After leaving Napoli in 1988, Giuseppe Bruscolotti spent several years out of professional football before returning to play for hometown club Sorrento in 2000. At the age of 50 he retired from professional football after playing his last game for Sorrento against Udenze FC on October 1st, 2003. 

Giuseppe Bruscolotti has since been involved with various coaching roles within Italian football; he currently serves as assistant coach to Cesare Prandelli at national team level and helped guide Torino FBC to their first ever Supercoppa Italiana title earlier this year.

8. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Forward

Career

• 2012–2017: Dinamo Tbilisi
• 2017–2018: Dinamo Tbilisi
• 2018–2019: Rustavi
• 2019: Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)
• 2019–2022: Rubin Kazan
• 2022: Dinamo Batumi
• 2022:  Napoli
• 2016–2018: Georgia U17
• 2017–2019: Georgia U19
• 2019: Georgia U21
• 2019: Georgia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:26, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a 21-year-old winger who currently plays for Napoli. Khvicha made his professional debut in 2012 with Dinamo Tbilisi and has since played over 100 games for the club.

In 2017, Khvicha moved to Serie A side Napoli and has been an important part of their squad ever since. Khvicha is known for his pace and skill on the wing, which has seen him score eight times in all competitions so far this season.

As well as playing professionally, Khvicha also boasts a wealth of international experience having represented Georgia at the youth level up to the senior level. With two years remaining on his contract at Napoli, it looks likely that Khvicha will continue playing football for some time to come.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a Georgian footballer who currently plays for Dinamo Tbilisi in the Georgia Premier League. He made his professional debut with Rustavi in 2018 and has since helped them win 18 trophies, including three Georgian Premier Leagues titles. 

In 2019 he moved to the Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow on loan, before returning to Dinamo Tbilisi later that year.

Khvicha has also represented his country at U17 and U19 levels, scoring 21 goals over two seasons combined. 

He is renowned for his technique and passing ability; most notably shown when he set up Giorgi Chanturia’s winning goal against Sweden at the UEFA qualification tournament earlier this year.

9. Alessio Zerbin

Forward

Career

• 2007–2013: Inter
• 2013–2014: Novara
• 2014: Suno
• 2014–2016: Gozzano
• 2017–2018: Napoli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–2017: Gozzano: 20: (8)
• 2017–: Napoli: 4: (0)
• 2018–2019: → Viterbese Castrense (loan): 22: (1)
• 2019–2020: → Cesena (loan): 21: (2)
• 2020–2021: → Pro Vercelli (loan): 33: (5)
• 2021–2022: → Frosinone (loan): 31: (9)
• 2022-: Napoli: 4: (0)
• 2017: Italy U18: 4: (1)
• 2022–: Italy: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2022

Zerbin is a forward who currently plays for Napoli. He made his professional debut in 2014 with Novara and has since played for Inter, Novara, Suno and most recently Napoli.

Zerbin spent time at both Inter Milan and Novara before making his senior debut in Serie A with Napoli in the 2014–15 season. He scored three goals during that campaign to help guide them to a seventh-place finish.

In the 2015–16 season, Zerbin continued to impress as he helped lead Napoli to third place behind Juventus and Roma respectively – scoring 14 goals along the way en route to becoming one of Serie A’s top forwards. 

The following season saw Zerbin score 19 times as Napoli finished runner-up behind champions Juventus once again; however, he was unable to help Italy qualify for Euro 2016 due to their poor performances in World Cup qualification..

In 2018/19, Zerbin netted 17 times as Napoli reached the Champions League semi-finals where they were eventually eliminated by Liverpool after losing 3–1 on aggregate (the first Italian side ever knocked out of Europe's elite competition). 

As well as being an outstanding player on the pitch, Alessio is also highly popular among fans thanks largely to his charismatic personality and selfless attitude off it - often participating in charity events or supporting various causes close to his heart.

10. Attila Sallustro

Career

• 1920–1922: Internazionale Napoli
• 1922–1925: FBC Internaples
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1925–1926: FBC Internaples: 13: (10)
• 1926–1937: Napoli: 258: (107)
• 1937–1939: Salernitana: 14: (1)
• 1929–1932: Italy: 2: (1)
• 1939: Salernitana
• 1961: Napoli

Attila Sallustro was a Paraguayan international footballer who played as a striker. He spent most of his career with Internazionale Napoli, where he won the Italian Serie A title in 1938 and 1939.

After leaving Italy, Sallustro played for several other clubs before retiring in 1959. Attila Sallustro is regarded as one of the greatest strikers to have ever played the game, and has been voted into several footballing halls of fame throughout his career including La Liga's Hall of Fame and UEFA's All-Time First XI.

On 28 May 1983, aged 74, Attila Sallustro died after a long illness in Rome, Italy Attila Sallustro was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward for Napoli and Salernitana in the Italian Serie A. 

Attila Sallustro represented Hungary at international level, appearing on two occasions during his country's successful qualification campaign for the World Cup of 1954.

After leaving football Attila Sallustro worked as a coach with lower league clubs before retiring in 2001. Sallustro is one of only three players to have scored in both the European Champion Clubs' Cup and UEFA Europa League competitions, doing so twice for Napoli between 1976 and 1984 respectively. 

Alongside Erwin Koeman and Piet De Visser, Attila Sallustro is one of only four players to have won all three major trophies available to professional footballers - namely La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League - throughout their career.

Sallustro was born on October 10th 1935 in Budapest, Hungary which makes him currently aged 80 years old.

11. Antonio Juliano

Career

• 1956–1962: Napoli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1962–1978: Napoli: 394: (26)
• 1978–1979: Bologna: 15: (2)
• Total: : 409: (28)
• 1966–1974: Italy: 18: (0)

Antonio Juliano was a midfielder who spent his entire career with Napoli. He made his Serie A debut in 1962 and helped the club to win two consecutive league titles in 1967 and 1968.

He also won three Coppa Italia trophies during his time at Napoli, including the inaugural edition of the cup back in 1963. After retiring from football he became a successful coach, leading several teams including Lazio and Inter Milan to success.

In 2007 he was named as one of the 50 greatest players ever to have played in Serie A by Italian magazine La Gazzetta dello Sport. Antonio Juliano passed away on 1 January 2019 at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer Antonio Juliano is one of the most successful Italian footballers.

He represented his country at various international tournaments including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup, where he reached the semi-finals on both occasions. 

At club level, Antonio Juliano played for Bologna before joining Internazionale in 1974. After spells with a number of clubs, he retired from professional football in 1987.

Antonio Juliano was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and has been honoured by several clubs, including Inter Milan and Juventus.

12. Lorenzo Insigne

Forward

Lorenzo Insigne is a talented young footballer who has made a name for himself playing for Napoli. Lorenzo Insigne is known for his hard-working style of play, as well as his ability to create chances for his team mates.

Lorenzo Insigne has been involved in several high-profile matches throughout his career, including appearances at the FIFA World Cup and European Championships. He was also part of Italy's squad that finished runner up at the 2016 Euro Championship tournaments.

Lorenzo Insigne is expected to be one of Napoli's key stars in the upcoming season, and he will be looking to help them challenge for honours once again this year Lorenzo Insigne is a 24-year-old forward who plays for Serie A club Napoli. 

He debuted with Napoli in 2012 and has since played over 100 matches for the club, scoring 34 goals.

Insigne was named Serie A Young Player of the Year in 2014 and 2017, and he was also selected to Italy's World Cup squad this year. 

Lorenzo Insigne is known for his speed, power, and creativity on the ball; he has been described as "the perfect player" by former teammate Gonzalo Higuain. Lorenzo Insigne is contracted to Napoli until 2021.

13. Piotr Zieliński

Midfielder

Career

• 2003–2007: Orzeł Ząbkowice Śląskie
• 2007–2011: Zagłębie Lubin
• 2011–2012: Udinese
• 2012–2016: Udinese
• 2014–2016: Empoli (loan)
• 2016: Napoli
• 2009: Poland U15
• 2009–2010: Poland U16
• 2010–2011: Poland U17
• 2012: Poland U18
• 2011–2012: Poland U19
• 2012–2013: Poland U21
• 2013: Poland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:30, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 December 2022

Piotr Zieliński is a Polish midfielder who currently plays for Napoli. He started his career with Orzeł Ząbkowice Śląskie and played for them until 2011.

In the meantime, he spent two seasons at Zagłębie Lubin before joining Napoli in 2017. Although primarily an attacking midfielder, Piotr has also been used as a central defender and even as a goalkeeper on occasions - something which evidently impressed Maurizio Sarri when he signed him up.

His combative style of play and accurate passing have seen him become one of the most consistent players in Serie A over recent years, securing multiple caps for Poland along the way too. 

Piotr Zieliński is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Napoli. Piotr Zielinski made his debut for Poland in 2009 and has since gone on to make 78 appearances, scoring 10 goals.

He joined Udinese in 2012 and played there until 2016 when he moved to Napoli. In January 2017, he was loaned out to Empoli where he stayed until the end of the season. 

He returned to Napoli in December 2016 but suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury shortly after and had surgery which kept him out of action for six months.

Piotr Zielinski (born 5 February 1990) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Napoli, on loan from Udinese Calcio. Born in Gdańsk, he started playing football at local side Śląsk Wrocław before joining regional powerhouse Polonia Warsaw at the age of 12.

14. Moreno Ferrario

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1975–1977: Varese: 40: (0)
• 1977–1988: Napoli: 311: (8)
• 1988–1989: Roma: 12: (0)
• 1989–1991: Avellino: 43: (0)
• 1991–1992: Siena: 24: (0)
• 1992–1994: Carrarese: 61: (2)
• 1994–1995: Saronno: 4: (0)
• 1977–1980: Italy U-21: 8: (0)
• 2003–2005: Verbania
• 2006–2008: Varese (youth)
• 2008: Tradate
• 2009–2010: Gallaratese (youth)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Moreno Ferrario started his career with Varese in 1975. He moved to Napoli the following year and played 307 league games for them over the next decade.

In 1988, he joined Roma where he would make 12 appearances before retiring at the end of 1989. Moreno Ferrario was a Defender who is most famous for playing for Napoli during their successful years in Serie A in the 1980s Moreno Ferrario was born in 1989 and began his football career at age of 17 with Avellino.

In 1991, he signed for Siena where he made 24 appearances over two seasons before moving on to Carrarese. Moreno had a brief spell at Saronno during the 1994–1995 season but failed to score any goals for the club. 

He enjoyed a successful international career playing for Italy U-21 sides from 1977 until 1980, netting 8 times in total including 4 goals in 7 appearances during the 1978 UEFA European Under-21 Championship which Italy reached the final of.

At club level, Moreno managed Verbania between 2003 and 2005 before taking charge of Varese's youth team between 2006 and 2008 winning three league titles consecutively as well as reaching two cup finals (one being Coppa Italia). 

When Gallaratese appointed him head coach midway through 2009–2010 campaign, they were struggling near bottom positions however under Ferrario's tutelage they eventually finished 14th out of 18 teams – their highest ever finish within Serie B1/B division.

15. Kalidou Koulibaly

Defender

Career

• 1999–2003: Saint-Dié
• 2003–2006: Metz
• 2006–2009: Saint-Dié
• 2009–2010: Metz
• 2009–2011: Metz II
• 2010–2012: Metz
• 2012–2014: Genk
• 2014–2022: Napoli
• 2022: Chelsea
• 2011–2012: France U20
• 2015: Senegal

Koulibaly is a world-class central defender who has played for several top clubs in Europe. He made his senior team debut with Saint-Dié in 2009 and went on to play for Metz, Chelsea, and Senegal over the next few years.

Koulibaly was instrumental in Senegal's qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring two goals during their campaign. 

The 31-year-old is known for his strong aerial presence and ball control, making him an effective defensive midfielder as well when required.

Koulibaly is one of the most consistent performers at each of his club teams, which may help him secure a long-term deal at Chelsea ahead of the upcoming season.

Kalidou Koulibaly is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Chelsea and the Senegal national team.

He was born in Dakar, Senegal on 10 January 1992. After playing youth football with local side AS Diamantino, he moved to Dutch side Roda JC in 2009. In 2012, he joined Serie A side Genk after being signed by then-manager Marcelo Bielsa. 

He made his debut for the Senegal national team in 2012 and has since played at two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments (winning one) and two World Cups qualifiers (both successful).

On 3 July 2019, Koulibaly was named captain of the Senegal national team following the departure of Yaya Touré to Manchester City FC.

16. Christian Maggio

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2000: Vicenza
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2000–2003: Vicenza: 38: (1)
• 2003–2006: Fiorentina: 58: (2)
• 2006: → Treviso (loan): 11: (0)
• 2006–2008: Sampdoria: 60: (11)
• 2008–2018: Napoli: 233: (20)
• 2018–2021: Benevento: 58: (5)
• 2021: Lecce: 17: (3)
• 2022: Vicenza: 12: (1)
• 2000–2001: Italy U18: 5: (1)
• 2000–2002: Italy U20: 24: (3)
• 2002: Italy U21: 2: (0)
• 2008–2014: Italy: 34: (0)

Christian Maggio is a right-back who has played for Fiorentina, Napoli and Treviso in his career. He was born in Montecchio Maggiore, Italy on February 11th 1982 and started playing football at the age of 14 with Vicenza.

After two seasons at Vicenza, he joined Fiorentina where he made 58 appearances over the following three years before moving to Sampdoria in 2006. 

At Sampdoria, Christian helped them to promotion to Serie A in 2007/08 as well as winning the Coppa Italia that season - their first major trophy since 1987/88.

In January 2008, Christian moved abroad for the first time when he signed for Napoli on a free transfer from Sampdoria after impressing head coach Rafael Benitez during pre-season tests; 

This move would prove to be a successful one as he went on to make 233 appearances for Naples over the next eight years – including captaining them twice during that time period (2013/14 & 2017/18).

Christian announced his retirement from professional football on 25 April 2018 after helping Napoli win their fourth consecutive title - making him an all-time top scorer for both club and country (alongside Giuseppe Meazza & Diego Maradona).

17. Careca

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1978–1982: Guarani: 77: (46)
• 1983–1987: São Paulo: 67: (54)
• 1987–1993: Napoli: 164: (73)
• 1993–1996: Kashiwa Reysol: 60: (31)
• 1997: Santos: 9: (2)
• 1998: Campinas: 10: (6)
• 1999: São José (RS): 2: (0)
• Total: : 389: (212)
• 1982–1993: Brazil: 64: (30)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Antônio de Oliveira Filho (Careca) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He started his career with Botafogo in Brazil, before moving to Europe and playing for Atlético Madrid and Valencia CF.

In 2002, Careca moved back to Brazil and signed for Corinthians; he helped the club win three successive Brasileirão titles between 2003 and 2005. After leaving Corinthians in 2006, Careca joined Galatasaray SK but was released after just one season due to injury problems.

Later that year, he returned to play for Atlético Mineiro until his retirement at the end of the 2014 season. Careca has won two Brasileirão titles with Corinthians (2003–2005), two Turkish Cup titles with Galatasaray SK (2006–2007), an Italian. 

Serie A title with Milan AC (2004) three Spanish La Liga titles with Valencia CF (1998–2001, 2004–2005, 2007-2008), two French Ligue 1 titles with Marseille SC (2000,) and one German Bundesliga title with Borussia Dortmund FC(1997).

18. Davide Marfella

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2005–2015: Puteolana
• 2015–2016: Savoia
• 2016–2017: Guarani
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2019: Guarani: 0: (0)
• 2017–2018: Napoli: 0: (0)
• 2018–2019: → Bari (loan): 0: (0)
• 2019–2021: Bari: 4: (0)
• 2021–: Napoli: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:32, 22 May 2022 (UTC)

Davide Marfella is a 23-year old goalkeeper who currently plays for Napoli. Davide started his career with hometown club Pozzuoli, playing in the youth ranks before breaking into their senior team in 2016.

In 2017, he made his Serie A debut against Lazio and has since gone on to make 26 appearances for Napoli all competitions included. Outside of football, Davide enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as enjoying going out for walks or riding his bike around town.

Davide is an ambitious young player who aims to continue progressing at Napoli and become one of the best goalkeepers in Italy. Davide Marfella is a versatile defender who can play at both left-back and centre-back. He began his career with Puteolana before moving to Serie A side Napoli in 2017.

He made 14 appearances for Napoli in all competitions, scoring one goal. In 2018 he joined fellow Italian side Bari on loan, making 10 appearances and scoring two goals. Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Marfella signed for Napoli again on a permanent deal from Bari.

19. Matteo Politano

Forward

Career

• 2004–2012: Roma
• 2012–2013: Roma
• 2012–2013: → Perugia (loan)
• 2013–2015: Pescara
• 2015–2019: Sassuolo
• 2018–2019: → Inter Milan (loan)
• 2019–2021: Inter Milan
• 2020–2021: → Napoli (loan)
• 2021–: Napoli
• 2011–2012: Italy U19
• 2012–2014: Italy U20
• 2013: Italy U21
• 2018–: Italy

Matteo Politano is a winger with Napoli. He made his Serie A debut for Roma in 2012, and played there until 2013 before joining Perugia on loan. After two seasons with Sassuolo, Matteo joined Napoli in 2019.

Matteo has represented Italy at youth level from U17 to U21 levels, and was called up to the senior squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Bulgaria in November 2018 but did not make an appearance. 

Matteo is married to Daniele Rugani’s sister Martina and the couple have two children together.

In May 2019 he was involved in a car crash which left him requiring surgery. Matteo Politano is a talented young Italian footballer who currently plays for Inter Milan. He has represented his country at various youth levels, and made his senior international debut in 2018.

Matteo is known for his dribbling skills and ability to create chances for himself and others on the field. He is expected to be a key player for Inter next season, as they look to defend their Serie A title.

In addition to football, Matteo also enjoys reading books and playing video games occasionally. He's committed to giving back to the community by working with charity organizations in Italy and abroad; he's especially proud of helping children in need. 

Finally, Matteo loves spending time with friends and family - whether that’s going out for dinner or just watching TV together.

Also Played For: u.s. sassuolo calcio, italy national football team

20. Kim Min-jae

Defender

Career

• 2012–2015: Suwon Technical High School
• 2015–2016: Yonsei University
• 2016: Gyeongju KHNP
• 2017–2018: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
• 2019–2021: Beijing Guoan
• 2021–2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2022: Napoli
• 2014: South Korea U20
• 2016–2018: South Korea U23
• 2017: South Korea

Kim Min-Jae is a center-back who currently plays for Napoli in Serie A. Kim started his career at Yeoncho Middle School before moving on to play for Suwon Technical High School and then Yonsei University.

In 2017, Kim joined Napoli and has since made over 100 appearances for the club, including helping them win the Coppa Italia that same year. 

Kim has been capped by South Korea at various youth levels and was part of their squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia where they reached the semi-finals before losing to France.

Outside of football, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as trying out new hobbies such as karaoke. Kim Min-Jae is a talented footballer who has represented his country at many tournaments. 

Kim Min-Jae enjoyed a successful international career with South Korea, helping the team to win several titles.

Kim Min-Jae is currently playing for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K League 1 and looks set to continue his good form this season. 

Expect Kim Min-jae to be one of the stars of the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia later this year. Keep an eye out for Kim Min-jae as he continues to play football at the highest level possible.

21. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa

Midfielder

Career

• 2013–2014: Coton Sport
• 2014–2015: Reims
• 2015–2018: Marseille
• 2018–2022: Fulham
• 2019–2020: → Villarreal (loan)
• 2021–2022: → Napoli (loan)
• 2022–: Napoli
• 2017–: Cameroon

André-Frank Zambo Anguissa is a Cameroonian footballer who currently plays for Napoli. He has represented his country at youth level and played in the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign before making his senior international debut in 2018.

Zambo Anguissa is known for his defensive midfield play, which has seen him score two goals in 36 appearances for Napoli so far. 

His parents emigrated to Italy when he was young, and he started playing football there before moving to France where he developed as an apprentice with Reims.

In 2017, Marseille signed him on a season-long loan but were unable to prevent relegation from Ligue 1 that year; however, following their bankruptcy in 2018.

Which saw them banned from European competition—he rejoined Napoli permanently that summer after terminating his contract with Marseille prematurely due to financial reasons.

Also Played For: fulham fc

22. Victor Osimhen

Forward

Career

• 2017–2019: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2018–2019: Charleroi (loan)
• 2019: Charleroi
• 2019–2020: Lille
• 2020: Napoli
• 2015: Nigeria U17
• 2015–2019: Nigeria U23
• 2017: Nigeria

Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian striker who currently plays for Napoli in Serie A. Born in Lagos, Osimhen started his career at Ultimate Strikers Academy before moving to VfL Wolfsburg where he made 14 appearances during the 2017-2018 season.

In 2018-2019, Osimhen spent time on loan with Charleroi, scoring 12 goals in 25 games. Victor Osimhen is considered one of the most promising young strikers in Europe and has been linked with a move to some of the biggest clubs in Europe including Manchester United and Barcelona.

Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Lille in the French Ligue 1. He has represented Nigeria at the youth international level and earned a winner's medal at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2015. 

Osimhen made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2017 and has since played 22 games, scoring 15 goals for his country. Victor Osimhen was born on 2 September 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria to parents of Igbo descent.

23. Giovanni Di Lorenzo

Defender

Career

• 2004–2009: Lucchese
• 2009–2010: Reggina
• 2010–2015: Reggina
• 2012–2013: →Cuneo (loan)
• 2015–2017: Matera
• 2017–2019: Empoli
• 2019–: Napoli
• 2013: Italy U20
• 2013: Italy U21
• 2019–: Italy

Giovanni Di Lorenzo began his career with Serie B side Lucchese in 2004. He moved to Reggina in 2009 and made 58 appearances for the Sicilians before joining Napoli in 2015.

Giovanni is a right-back and has been an important part of the Naples defense over the last two seasons. Giovanni has represented Italy at the under-19 level, but he is yet to make an appearance for the senior team.

With Napoli set to compete in Europa League next season, Giovanni will be looking to help them reach another UEFA competition final. Giovanni Di Lorenzo is a versatile midfielder who has played for both club and country.

Di Lorenzo started his career at hometown club Matera before moving to Empoli in 2013. He was part of the Italy squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 2020, as well as their qualification campaign for the FIFA World Cup later that year.

In 2019, he moved to Napoli where he has continued to be an important player for them domestically and internationally.

24. Alex Meret

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2007–2012: Donatello Calcio
• 2012–2015: Udinese
• 2015–2018: Udinese
• 2016–2017: SPAL (loan)
• 2017–2018: SPAL (loan)
• 2018: Napoli
• 2012–2013: Italy U16
• 2013–2014: Italy U17
• 2014: Italy U18
• 2014–2016: Italy U19
• 2018–2019: Italy U21
• 2019: Italy

Alex Meret is a 25-year-old Italian goalkeeper who currently plays for Napoli. Alex began his career with Donatello Calcio in 2007, and made over 30 appearances for the club before joining Udinese in 2016.

In 2017, he joined SPAL on loan and helped them reach the Serie A playoffs that season.

 Since 2018, Alex has been part of Napoli's first team squad and has kept six clean sheets in seventeen appearances so far this season Alex Meret is a young and promising midfielder who has enjoyed success with Italy's U21 side.

He was born in Naples, but represented his country at youth levels from 2012-2013 before moving up to the U17s in 2013-2014. 

He started his professional career with Serie B side Pescara in 2014 after impressing during a trial period, and made 11 appearances for them that season before joining Napoli on loan for the 2015/16 campaign.

Alex went onto make 26 appearances for Napoli across all competitions as they finished second in Serie A behind Juventus, scoring one goal - their only victory over Juve in that season. 

The 21 year old then signed permanently with Napoli ahead of the 2016/17 season, making 38 league appearances and three Champions League starts as they reached the semi finals of Europe's top competition for the first time ever.

In 2018 he joined Italian club Atalanta on loan until 30th June 2019; however he suffered an ACL injury whilst playing against Lazio which ruled him out of action until 2020.

Also Played For: udinese calcio

25. Mário Rui

Defender

Career

• 2001–2003: Vasco Gama Sines
• 2003–2007: Sporting CP
• 2008: Valencia
• 2009–2010: Benfica
• 2010–2011: Benfica
• 2010–2011: Fátima (loan)
• 2011–2013: Parma
• 2011–2012:  Gubbio (loan)
• 2012–2013: Spezia (loan)
• 2013–2017: Empoli
• 2016–2017: Roma (loan)
• 2017–2018: Roma
• 2017–2018: Napoli (loan)
• 2018: Napoli
• 2006–2007: Portugal U16
• 2007–2008: Portugal U17
• 2008–2010: Portugal U19
• 2010–2011: Portugal U20
• 2011: Portugal U21
• 2018: Portugal

Mário Rui is a Portuguese left-back who currently plays for Napoli. Mário Rui started his career with Vasco Gama Sines before moving to Sporting CP in 2008.

Mário Rui then played for Valencia from 2009 to 2010, and Benfica from 2010 to 2011. In 2011, Mário Rui joined Napoli and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.

Mário Riu is considered one of the best left-backs in Europe and was part of Portugal's squad at Euro 2016 where they reached the semi-finals but were ultimately defeated by France..

Outside of football, MárioRui works as a model Rui started his career with Portuguese side Gubbio, before moving to Serie A outfit Spezia. 

He was loaned out to Empoli and Roma in consecutive seasons, before joining Napoli permanently in 2017.

Rui has made 136 appearances for Napoli since arriving from Roma on a temporary deal in 2018.

Also Played For: portugal football team

26. Stanislav Lobotka

Midfielder

Career

• 2011–2015: AS Trenčín
• 2013–2014: Jong Ajax (loan)
• 2015–2017: Nordsjælland
• 2017–2020: Celta Vigo
• 2020: Napoli
• 2011–2012: Slovakia U18
• 2012–2013: Slovakia U19
• 2013–2017: Slovakia U21
• 2016: Slovakia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:13, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15

Stanislav Lobotka was born on November 25th, 1994 in Trenčín, Slovakia. He started his career at local club AAC Sparta Trenčín before joining Napoli in 2017.

Lobotka is primarily a midfielder but has also been used as a defender and striker during his time with Napoli. His performances for Napoli have earned him plaudits from both the media and team-mates alike, and he looks set to be part of the squad that bids farewell to Maurizio Sarri this year.

Stanislav Lobotka is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Napoli and the Slovakia national team. Lobotka started his career at hometown club AS Trenčín before joining Dutch side Jong Ajax on loan in 2013. 

He then transferred to Spanish side Celta Vigo, spending six seasons there before moving to Serie A outfit Napoli in 2020.

At international level, Lobotka has represented Slovakia since 2011 and has made 43 appearances overall. In addition to playing football, he also studies business administration at the University of Economics in Bratislava. 

With Napoli currently occupying second place in Serie A, Stanislav Lobotka is likely to play an important role during their title defence next season.

27. Amir Rrahmani

Defender

Career

• 2003–2009: Kosova Prishtinë
• 2009: Ramiz Sadiku
• 2009–2011: Drenica
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2011–2013: Drenica: 40: (1)
• 2013–2015: Partizani Tirana: 59: (3)
• 2015–2016: RNK Split: 41: (1)
• 2016–2019: Dinamo Zagreb: 40: (4)
• 2016–2017: → Lokomotiva (loan): 28: (1)
• 2019–2020: Hellas Verona: 19: (0)
• 2020–: Napoli: 59: (5)
• 2020: → Hellas Verona (loan): 17: (0)
• 2013–2016: Albania U21: 9: (0)
• 2014–2015: Albania: 2: (1)
• 2014–: Kosovo: 49: (6)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:18, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022

Amir Rrahmani is a Kosovo-born centre-back who currently plays for Napoli. He began his career with Kosova Prishtinë, before playing for Ramiz Sadiku's Drenica in 2009.

In 2011, he joined Napoli and has since made over 100 appearances for the club, including winning the Coppa Italia in 2016/17. 

Amir is also a regular international player for Kosovo, having represented them at U21 level as well as making his full international debut in 2012 aged just 18 years old.

As well as being a strong defender, Amir can also play on the left side of defence or midfield if required and is considered to be one of the best young defenders in Europe today by many pundits. 

Amir Rrahmani is an Albanian international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Napoli. He started his career with Dinamo Zagreb, before joining RNK Split in 2016.

In 2018, he joined Hellas Verona on loan and made 19 appearances for them during the season. He has also played for Albania U21s and Kosovo at senior level. Amir is highly rated within the Napoli set-up and looks to be a key player for them in future seasons.

28. Hirving Lozano

Forward

Career

• 2006–2014: Pachuca
• 2014–2017: Pachuca
• 2017–2019: PSV
• 2019: Napoli
• 2015: Mexico U20
• 2015–2016: Mexico U23
• 2016: Mexico
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 November 2022

Hirving Lozano is a Mexican international winger who joined Napoli from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2019. 

Hirving has been capped at various youth levels and represented Mexico at both Under-20 and Under-23 level before making his senior debut in March 2018 against Ecuador.

He enjoyed an impressive campaign with Napoli, scoring 12 goals in Serie A as they finished second behind Juventus. 

Hirving was named La Liga Player of the Year for 2020–21 after scoring 21 goals in 36 appearances for Napoli en route to winning the Copa del Rey trophy that season as well as being voted into the PFA Team of the Year, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah.

He signed a new contract with Napoli which runs until 2024 on 20 July 2021 and is expected to feature prominently at Euro 2020 where Mexico are hoping to reach their first ever final tournament appearance since 1982.

Also Played For: c.f. pachuca, concacaf

29. Leo Skiri Østigård

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2018: Molde: 1: (0)
• 2018: → Viking (loan): 11: (0)
• 2018–2022: Brighton & Hove Albion: 0: (0)
• 2019–2020: → FC St. Pauli (loan): 28: (1)
• 2020–2021: → Coventry City (loan): 39: (2)
• 2021: → Stoke City (loan): 13: (1)
• 2022: → Genoa (loan): 15: (0)
• 2022–: Napoli: 4: (0)
• 2015: Norway U16: 8: (1)
• 2016: Norway U17: 9: (2)
• 2017: Norway U18: 10: (1)
• 2018: Norway U19: 7: (1)
• 2019: Norway U20: 5: (2)
• 2018–2020: Norway U21: 10: (2)
• 2022–: Norway: 9: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:20, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Leo Skiri Østigård is a defender who currently plays for Napoli in Italy. Leo Skiri Østigård was born on 28 November 1999, and he is just 23 years old as of February 2019.

Leo Skiri Østigajrd has played for Molde in Norway before arriving in England to play with Brighton & Hove Albion, where he has remained since 2018. 

Leo Skiri Østigård is highly rated within the footballing world, and his performances at both club level and internationally have seen him earn call-ups to the Norwegian senior squad multiple times over the course of his career so far.

Leo Skiri Østigård is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays for FC St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga 2. He has also played for Coventry City and Stoke City on loan, as well as Genoa in Serie A. 

In 2018 he joined the Norway U21 team and helped them win their second consecutive championship 4. Leo Skiri Østigård was born on 21 December 1997 in Oslo, Norway.

30. Tanguy Ndombele

Career

• 2002–2005: FC Épinay-sous-Sénart
• 2005–2009: FC Épinay Athletico
• 2009–2011: Linas-Montlhéry
• 2011–2014: Guingamp
• 2014–2016: Amiens B
• 2016–2018: Amiens
• 2017–2018: Lyon (loan)
• 2018–2019: Lyon
• 2019: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2022: Lyon (loan)
• 2022: Napoli (loan)
• 2017–2018: France U21
• 2018: France
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:19, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 March 2021

Tanguy Ndombele is 26 years old and was born in Longjumeau, France. He has played for FC Épinay-sous-Sénart, FC Épinay Athletico, and Linas-Montlhéry during his youth career.

Tanguy Ndombele joined Napoli on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in January of 2019. The midfielder has made 23 appearances for Napoli so far this season, scoring one goal. 

In the UEFA Champions League group stage match against Celtic on 6 October 2018, Tanguy Ndombele scored a brace to help Napoli advance to the knockout stage with a 4–1 victory over the Scottish club.

Tanguy Ndombele is known for his attacking play and is often seen as an important part of Napoli’s midfield rotation Tanguy Ndombele is a French midfielder who currently plays for Lyon. He made his professional debut with Amiens in 2014 before joining Lyon in 2016. 

Ndombele has represented France at U21 level and was named captain of the side in 2018. He has already scored six goals for Tottenham Hotspur since joining them on a loan deal in January 2019, and will hope to add to that tally when he returns to England later this year.

With experience at both club and international levels, Tanguy Ndombele is one of Europe's most promising midfielders.

Also Played For: olympique lyonnais

31. Gonzalo Higuaín

Forward

Lorenzo Insigne is a talented young footballer who has made a name for himself playing for Napoli. Lorenzo Insigne is known for his hard-working style of play, as well as his ability to create chances for his team mates.

Lorenzo Insigne has been involved in several high-profile matches throughout his career, including appearances at the FIFA World Cup and European Championships. He was also part of Italy's squad that finished runner up at the 2016 Euro Championship tournaments.

Lorenzo Insigne is expected to be one of Napoli's key stars in the upcoming season, and he will be looking to help them challenge for honours once again this year Lorenzo Insigne is a 24-year-old forward who plays for Serie A club Napoli. 

He debuted with Napoli in 2012 and has since played over 100 matches for the club, scoring 34 goals.

Insigne was named Serie A Young Player of the Year in 2014 and 2017, and he was also selected to Italy's World Cup squad this year. 

Lorenzo Insigne is known for his speed, power, and creativity on the ball; he has been described as "the perfect player" by former teammate Gonzalo Higuain. Lorenzo Insigne is contracted to Napoli until 2021.

32. José Callejón

Forward

Career

• : Costa Tropical
• 2002–2006: Real Madrid
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2007: Real Madrid C: 4: (0)
• 2007–2008: Real Madrid B: 41: (21)
• 2008–2011: Espanyol: 97: (10)
• 2011–2013: Real Madrid: 55: (8)
• 2013–2020: Napoli: 255: (64)
• 2020–2022: Fiorentina: 50: (1)
• 2022–: Granada: 21: (4)
• 2008–2009: Spain U21: 4: (1)
• 2014–2017: Spain: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:09, 28 December 2022 (UTC)

José Callejón was born on February 11, 1987 in Motril, Spain. He began his career at Costa Tropical before moving to Granada in 2009. In 2017, he helped Granada win promotion back to La Liga after two seasons out of the top flight.

José Callejón is a forward who can also play as a winger for his team. He has represented Spain at youth levels and has three caps to his name so far with the senior side.[3] José Callejón is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for Real Madrid, Espanyol and Napoli in his senior career.

He was born in Pamplona, Navarre on September 22nd, 1988. José Callejón made his professional debut with Real Madrid C in the 2006–07 season and went on to make 41 appearances for the club before joining Espanyol in 2007. 

After helping Espanyol win La Liga and Copa del Rey titles during his two seasons at the Catalan side, he joined Napoli where he spent five years before moving to Fiorentina midway through the 2020–21 campaign.

José Callejón has represented Spain at all youth levels up to U21 level, including appearing 4 times between 2008-2009 as they reached the 2009 European Championships finals which they narrowly lost to Germany after a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in their final group game.

In 2017 he announced his retirement from international football after making 5 appearances over 5 years representing Spain.

33. Diego Demme

Midfielder

Career

• 2008–2010: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2010–2012: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2012–2014: SC Paderborn
• 2014–2020: RB Leipzig
• 2020: Napoli
• 2017: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:09, 8 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Diego Demme is a versatile defensive midfielder who has played for Napoli in Serie A. He made his professional debut with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga in 2016 and helped them promotion to the top flight of German football that season.

Diego Demme was born in Germany, but moved to Brazil as a youngster before returning to his home country at age 16. 

He started playing football at an early age and joined local side Herford 05 before moving on to join TSV 1860 München's youth setup where he progressed through the ranks until making his senior debut aged 18 years old.

After impressing during two seasons with TSV 1860 München, Diego Demme transferred to RB Leipzig ahead of their inaugural Bundesliga campaign and went on help them earn promotion as champions that year, appearing 36 times overall including 11 starts in all competitions. 

In 2018/19, he appeared 34 times for Napoli across all competitions helping them reach the Champions League semi-finals where they were narrowly beaten by Liverpool; this marked Diego Demme's first appearance in European competition since joining RB Leipzig three years earlier.

Also Played For: rb leipzig

34. Eljif Elmas

Midfielder

Career

• –2015: Rabotnički
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2017: Rabotnički: 44: (7)
• 2017–2019: Fenerbahçe: 34: (4)
• 2019–: Napoli: 112: (10)
• : Macedonia U17: 2: (0)
• 2015–2018: Macedonia U19: 13: (2)
• 2016–2017: Macedonia U21: 9: (1)
• 2017–: North Macedonia: 46: (9)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:10, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:46, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Elif Elmas is a Macedonian midfielder who currently plays for Napoli. He has played for the Macedonia national team at youth level and made his senior debut in March 2017.

In total, Eljif has made 10 appearances for his country, scoring one goal. At club level, he started out with OFK Skopje before moving to Sampdoria in 2016 and then on to Napoli in 2018.

Elif is known for his direct running and passing ability from midfield areas, which makes him an important part of any attack that he features in for Napoli or Macedonia alike Eljif Elmas is a Macedonian international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Napoli.

Elmas started his career at Rabotnički before moving to Fenerbahçe in 2017 where he made 34 appearances and scored 4 goals. In 2019, Elmas joined Serie A side Naples on a €10 million transfer deal and has since played 112 times scoring 10 goals across all competitions.

At club level, Elmas has also represented Macedonia at U17, U19, and U21 levels before making his senior debut for the nation in 2018. 

With over 100 caps to his name and 11 goals scored internationally, Eljas is one of the most experienced players in the Macedonia national team setup currently.

35. Giacomo Raspadori

Forward

Career

• 2006–2009: Progresso
• 2009–2019: Sassuolo
• 2019–: Sassuolo
• 2022–: → Napoli (loan)
• 2016–2017: Italy U17
• 2018–2019: Italy U19
• 2019: Italy U20
• 2020–2021: Italy U21
• 2021–: Italy

Giacomo Raspadori is a forward who currently plays for Napoli on loan from Sassuolo. He made his senior debut in 2019 with Sassuolo, and has since played 76 games for the club.

Giacomo was born in Bentivoglio, Italy in 2000 and started playing football at a young age with local side Progresso. 

After impressing during trials with Serie A side Sassuolo, he joined the club as an academy player in 2009 and went on to make over 200 appearances for them before moving to Napoli this season.

Giacomi is known for his speed and dribbling ability which has seen him score 18 goals throughout his career so far Giacomo Raspadori is a young, talented Italian striker who has already made an impression on the international stage. 

Raspadori joined Napoli on loan in February 2022 and has since been impressive, scoring 12 goals in Serie A play.

The 20-year-old looks primed for big things down the road and could be a major player for Italy at major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship this summer. 

Raspadori is also known for his elegance with the ball at his feet and can create chances for teammates from anywhere on the pitch. 

He will have to continue performing well if he wants to stay with Napoli long term; however, there's no question that he has all of the skills necessary to become a star in Europe someday soon.

36. Mathías Olivera

Left back

Career

• : Nacional
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–2017: Nacional: 2: (0)
• 2017: Atenas: 0: (0)
• 2017–2022: Getafe: 105: (2)
• 2018–2019: → Albacete (loan): 15: (1)
• 2022–: Napoli: 12: (1)
• 2015: Uruguay U18: 3: (0)
• 2015–2017: Uruguay U20: 28: (3)
• 2022–: Uruguay: 11: (0)

Mathías Olivera was born on October 31, 1997 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is a left back and currently plays for Napoli in Serie A. Mathías made his senior debut with Nacional in 2016/17 season and has played 2 games so far.

In 2017 he helped Uruguay U20 to win the South American Under-20 Championship title and qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup Russia 2018 which they reached the Semi Final of before being knocked out by Argentina 3-1 on aggregate following a 1-0 home defeat during their first leg fixture on June 14th 2018.

Mathías Olivera was born in Atenas, Argentina on the 25th of March 1995.

Mathías Olivera started his footballing career with local side Atlético de Tucumán before moving to Spain to join Getafe in 2013. In 2017, at just 21 years old, Mathías Olivera helped lead Atenas to their first ever professional league championship title as captain of the side. 

On loan from Getafe during the 2018-19 season, he starred for Albacete helping them reach promotion to La Liga ahead of Napoli who were also vying for promotion.

Signed by Naples permanently following his spell with Albacete, Mathias is now looking forward to representing Uruguay at international level and helping them qualify for the World Cup Finals 2019 in Russia.

Altogether, Mathias has made 105 appearances (77 starts) across all competitions for Getafe and Napoli since making his debut back in 2013; scoring 15 goals along the way.
Mathias currently resides in Naples with his wife and two young children.

37. Giovanni Simeone

Forward

Career

• –2008: Rayo Majadahonda
• 2008–2013: River Plate
• 2013–2016: River Plate
• 2015–2016: → Banfield (loan)
• 2016–2017: Genoa
• 2017–2020: Fiorentina
• 2019–2020: → Cagliari (loan)
• 2020–2022: Cagliari
• 2021–2022: → Hellas Verona (loan)
• 2022–: Hellas Verona
• 2022–: → Napoli (loan)
• 2015: Argentina U20
• 2016: Argentina U23
• 2018–: Argentina

Giovanni Simeone is a Argentinian footballer who currently plays for Napoli on loan from Hellas Verona. Giovanni Simeone started his career with River Plate before joining Banfield in 2015.

In 2016, he joined Napoli on loan and has since made 34 appearances for the club. Giovanni Simeone is known for his strong aerial ability and goalscoring record; he has scored 18 times in all competitions thus far in his career.

With Napoli, Giovanni Simeone will be competing in Serie A this season where they are likely to finish mid-table if not lower than that due to their Financial Fair Play regulations imposed by UEFA last year. 

Giovanni Simeone is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Cagliari and the Argentina national team.

Giovanni Simeone began his career with Argentine side River Plate, before moving to Italy to play for Fiorentina in 2016. After two seasons with Fiorentina, he joined Serie A rivals Napoli on loan in 2018. 

With Napoli, Giovanni made nine appearances in all competitions including one appearance in the Europa League group stage.

Where they were eliminated by Red Star Belgrade after drawing 0-0 at home and 2-2 away from their Serbian opponents; this was also his first ever competitive outing outside of Argentina's top flight league system.

In July 2020, Giovanni signed for newly promoted Serie B side Hellas Verona on a season-long loan deal, but only made six appearances during the campaign due to injury problems which saw him miss both legs of their playoff semi-final against Crotone FC.

However, despite not being able to help them earn promotion back into Serie A that year, he still finished his time at Hellas Verona having played a total of 35 matches across all competitions (34 starts). 

On 10 January 2022, it was announced that Giovanni had returned permanently to reigning Champions Juventus following an impressive loan spell with Naples over the previous twelve months during.

Which he helped guide them towards becoming Scudetto contenders and eventually lifting silverware when they beat Lazio 3–1 in the Supercoppa Italiana. 

Final later that month - this would be his second title win as a starter following on from winning the Coppa Italia with Fiorentina earlier that same year.

Also Played For: hellas verona f.c, argentina national football team

38. Antonio Vojak

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1924–1925: Lazio: 10: (7)
• 1925–1929: Juventus: 102: (46)
• 1929–1935: Napoli: 190: (102)
• 1935–1936: Genoa: 17: (4)
• 1936–1937: Lucchese-Libertas: 1: (0)
• 1932: Italy: 1: (0)
• 1937–39: I. G. Empoli
• 1940–43: Napoli
• 1947: Avellino
• 1955–56: Carrarese

Antonio Vojak was born on November 19, 1904 in Pola, Austria-Hungary. He started his career with Lazio in 1924 and went on to play for Juventus from 1925 to 1929.

He then moved to Napoli where he played 190 games over the next three years before retiring at the age of 35. 

After retirement, Vojak worked as a coach for several Italian clubs including Torino and Fiorentina before passing away in 1975 aged 70 Antonio Vojak was born in 1935, and played for Genoa from 1935 to 1936.

He then moved on to play for Lucchese-Libertas during the 1936-37 season, scoring one goal. Antonio Vojak made his international debut for Italy in 1932 against Bulgaria, playing 1 game before retiring from international football at the age of just 17 years old. 

After retirement as a player, Antonio Vojak went into management with I G Empoli between 1937 and 1939 before moving onto Napoli in 1940 where he managed until 1943 when he left to take charge of Avellino.

He would later move onto Carrarese in 1955 where he stayed until 1956 before returning once again to manage I G Empoli between 1957 and 1958.

39. Dino Zoff

Career

• 1961–1963: Udinese
• 1963–1967: Mantova
• 1967–1972: Napoli
• 1972–1983: Juventus
• 1968–1983: Italy
• 1988–1990: Juventus
• 1990–1994: Lazio
• 1996–1997: Lazio
• 1998–2000: Italy
• 2001: Lazio
• 2005: Fiorentina

Dino Zoff is one of the greatest goalkeepers in history and he was a key player for Juventus during their successful years in Serie A. He made his Serie A debut with Udinese in 1961 and remained at the club until 1967 before joining Mantova.

In 1967, he joined Napoli where he stayed until 1972 when he moved to Juventus. He helped them win three Scudetti between 1972 and 1983. After leaving Juventus, Zoff had brief spells as manager at Juve (1988–1990) and Lazio (1994). 

Dino has been honoured many times by various clubs including being inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and receiving an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

He currently lives near Turin with his wife Gina Rizzo-Zoff, whom he married in 1975; they have four children together: Cristiano Jr., Maria Elena, Tommaso Andrea, and Nicola Giovanna. 

He continued to play football after retiring from playing professionally amassing totals of 320 appearances for Juve outscoring all opponents combined except two players who played more games than him – Pelé & Diego Maradona - while conceding only 118 goals over that period.

Dino's son Tommaso works alongside him managing junior teams whilst also taking on broadcast duties. Although now semi-retired,[6] there is no doubt that Dino will continue to be remembered long after his playing days are done as one of Italy’s most iconic goalkeepers ever.

40. Gianluca Gaetano

Career

• 2005–2011: Future Boys di Cimitile
• 2011–2019: Napoli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Napoli: 7: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Cremonese (loan): 49: (8)
• 2021–2022: → Cremonese (loan): 35: (7)
• 2015: Italy U15: 2: (0)
• 2015: Italy U16: 6: (1)
• 2016: Italy U17: 2: (0)
• 2018: Italy U19: 2: (0)
• 2019: Italy U20: 1: (0)
• 2022–: Italy U21: 3: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2022

Gianluca Gaetano is a talented young midfielder who has been with Napoli since 2011. Gaetano made his senior debut in 2017 and has been an important player for the Naples-based club ever since.

Gianluca Gaetano is tall and strong in the midfield, which makes him very difficult to beat one on one. Gaetano is known for his excellent passing ability and ball control, which makes him a versatile player that can be used in many different positions.

Gianluca Gaetano also possesses good speed and stamina, making him hard to dispossess even when he's under pressure from the opposition defence. 

With age and experience, Gianluca Gaetano is sure to become even more of an influential member of Napoli's squad going forward Gaetano is a versatile defender who has played for Napoli and Cremonese in Serie A.

Gaetano made his international debut for Italy in 2018, playing against Croatia. Gaetano is known for his strong defense and ability to set up goals from the back line. Gaetano is expected to be a key part of the Italy squad during their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. 

Gaetano will likely leave Napoli at the end of the season, with clubs such as Juventus and Inter Milan reportedly interested in signing him.

41. Alessandro Zanoli

Career

• 2016–2018: Carpi
• 2018–2020: Napoli
• 2020: Napoli
• 2020–2021: Legnago (loan)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:55, 29 October 2022 (UTC)

Alessandro Zanoli is a young, talented right-back who currently plays for Napoli. He has been playing football since he was very young and quickly developed into one of the best players in his country.

Alessandro Zanoli is known for his defensive abilities as well as his speed on the pitch. Alessandro Zanoli is set to become a key player for Napoli in the future and should be considered one of the most promising defenders out there today.

He will need to continue working hard if he wants to make it big at the highest level and reach international stardom like some of his peers have done before him Alessandro Zanoli is a talented young player who has impressed since making his debut for Carpi in the 2016-17 season.

He moved to Napoli in 2018 and has started every game for them since then, helping them to second place in Serie A behind Juventus. Alessandro Zanoli is an imposing figure on the pitch with great physicality, and he will be a key member of Napoli’s defence next season. 

Alessandro Zanoli is also a very good passer of the ball, able to find teammates easily and create chances for them as a result.

There are rumours that he could move abroad soon after his contract at Napoli expires, but whatever happens he will always be remembered as one of Italy’s most promising young players.

Also Played For: u.c. sampdoria

42. Paolo Cannavaro

Defender

Career

• 1995–1998: Napoli
• 1998–1999: Napoli
• 1999–2006: Parma
• 2001–2002: → Verona (loan)
• 2006–2014: Napoli
• 2014: → Sassuolo (loan)
• 2014–2017: Sassuolo
• 1996: Italy U16
• 1996: Italy U17
• 1999–2000: Italy U19
• 2001: Italy U20
• 2002–2004: Italy U21
• 2018–2021: Guangzhou Evergrande (assistant)
• 2022–: Benevento (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 December 2017, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 April 2015

Cannavaro is a highly-rated centre back and one of the most successful defenders in Italy's history. He began his career at Napoli, where he won two Serie A titles before transferring to Parma in 1999.

Cannavaro helped Parma reach the UEFA Cup final in 2006 and was named Italian Footballer of the Year that year. In 2007, Cannavaro joined Juventus, where he won another Serie A title and reached the Champions League semi-finals that same year.

He left Juventus in 2015 after eight seasons with the club and has since played for Spanish side Atlético Madrid and French club Monaco on loan spells. He returned to Juventus permanently in January 2018 but injuries limited him to just four appearances over the course of the season.

Cannavaro finished his professional playing career with a short spell at Turkish side Fenerbahçe as a player/manager prior to retiring from football altogether at age 38 years old.

43. Salvatore Sirigu

Career

• 2002–2005: Venezia
• 2005–2007: Palermo
• 2006–2011: Palermo
• 2007–2008: Cremonese (loan)
• 2008–2009: Ancona (loan)
• 2011–2017: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2016–2017: Sevilla (loan)
• 2017: Osasuna (loan)
• 2017–2021: Torino
• 2021–2022: Genoa
• 2022: Napoli
• 2005: Italy U18
• 2005: Italy U19
• 2007–2009: Italy U21
• 2010: Italy

Salvatore Sirigu is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Napoli. Sirigu made his Serie A debut in 2006 with Palermo and has since played for several other clubs, including Cremonese on loan in 2008.

He was part of the Italy team that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2014 and Euro 2016. Sirigu is known for his acrobatic saves and strong shot-stopping abilities, which have contributed to him being named as one of FIFA's best goalkeepers multiple times over the years.

In 2018, he signed a new contract with Napoli which will keep him at the club until 2021 Salvatore Sirigu is a French goalkeeper who currently plays for Spanish side Sevilla. 

He made his senior debut with Paris Saint-Germain in 2011 and went on to make 145 appearances for the club over six seasons, before joining Spanish side Osasuna on loan in 2017.

Sirigu has also played 11 times for France, making his international debut in 2005. He was part of Italy's squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 2020 and reached the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup two years previously. 

Injuries have limited Sirigu to just 28 appearances since 2010 but he remains one of Europe's most promising goalkeepers and should be back fit soon enough to help his country compete at next year's World Cup in Russia.

Also Played For: palermo f.c

44. Karim Zedadka

Career

• –2018: Nice
• 2018–2020: Napoli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018: Nice B: 1: (0)
• 2018–: Napoli: 0: (0)
• 2020: → Cavese (loan): 5: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Charleroi (loan): 11: (0)
• 2022-: Napoli: 0: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 October 2022

Karim Zedadka is a French footballer who currently plays for Italian side Napoli. He primarily operates as a midfielder but can also be deployed in defence.

The 22-year-old made his professional debut with Ligue 1 side Nice in the 2016/17 season and has since gone on to make over 50 appearances for the club, scoring six goals.

In June 2018, Zedadka joined Serie A champions Napoli on a five year contract worth €40 million (£35 million). Karim was born in Pertuis, France and began playing football at an early age alongside his older brother. 

Ahmed who also played football professionally later on in their career After impressing during trials with several clubs including Arsenal and Barcelona, Karim decided to join their hometown club. 

Nice where he made his senior debut aged just 16 years old before going onto play 133 times over four seasons between 2013 and 2017 helping them win three Ligue 1 titles – including back-to-back crowns in 2015 and 2016 – as well as the Coupe de la Ligue title in 2016/17.

45. Elseid Hysaj

Defender

Career

• 2001–2002: Shkodra
• 2002–2009: Vllaznia
• 2009–2012: Empoli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2011–2015: Empoli: 102: (1)
• 2015–2021: Napoli: 179: (1)
• 2021–: Lazio: 41: (1)
• 2010: Albania U17: 3: (0)
• 2013–2014: Albania U21: 4: (0)
• 2013–: Albania: 74: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:39, 13 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:04, 19 November 2022 (UTC)

Elseid Hysaj is a right-back who currently plays for Lazio. He was born in Albania and came to Italy as a teenager to join Napoli. Elseid made his Serie A debut with Napoli in 2014 and has since established himself as one of the league's best defenders.

Elseid won the Albanian Cup with Malisia e Madhe in 2017, before helping Lazio win the Italian Cup last season. Elseid is also an Albania international and played at UEFA Euro 2016, where he helped them reach the semi-finals against Portugal Elseid Hysaj is a versatile defender who can play in either the back or midfield positions.

He began his career with Shkodra before joining Vllaznia in 2002. He moved to Empoli in 2009 and spent five seasons with the club, winning promotion to Serie A twice. 

In 2012, he joined Napoli and went on to make 179 appearances for the team over six years. In January 2021, he signed for Lazio and has since made 41 appearances for them in all competitions.

Elseid debuted for Albania national team in 2010 and has gone on to make 74 appearances overall, scoring three times along the way. He was part of their squad at the 2014 World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals but were eliminated by Argentina there afterward. 

Hysaj represented Albania at UEFA Euro 2016 where they finished third after being knocked out by Portugal in the semi-final stage, as well as at 2018 World Cup which was hosted by Russia but did not progress past Group F due to losing against Sweden 2-1 followed by Republic of Ireland.

46. Fabián Ruiz

Forward

Career

• La Unión Los Palacios
• 2004–2014: Real Betis
• 2014–2016: Real Betis B
• 2014–2018: Real Betis
• 2017: → Elche (loan)
• 2018–2022: Napoli
• 2022–: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2015: Spain U19
• 2017–2019: Spain U21
• 2019–: Spain

Fabián Ruiz is a Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain. Fabian started his career at La Unión Los Palacios before signing with Real Betis in 2014.

In 2016, he moved to PSG and has since made over 100 appearances for the club across all competitions. Fabien is known for his speed and tenacity on the pitch, as well as his ability to create chances for others from midfield.

He has represented Spain at youth level but hasn't yet made an appearance at senior level full time despite being capped several times by Under 21s teams.. Fabian Ruiz is a Spanish international footballer who plays for Napoli in Serie A.

Fabián Ruiz was born on February 18, 1998 and started his career at Real Betis before joining Elche on loan in 2017. In 2018–2022, Fabián will join Paris Saint-Germain where he will hope to add to the club's lengthy trophy cabinet. 

Fabian has represented Spain at various youth levels including UEFA European Under-21 Championship glory in 2019 with Italy as their opponents.

With over 125 appearances for Napoli since his debut in 2015, Fabián is one of the most experienced players currently playing within Serie A - an indication of just how highly regarded he is by head coach Maurizio Sarri and the Naples faithful alike.

Also Played For: euro u21

47. Gökhan Inler

Midfielder

Career

• 1992–1998: Olten
• 1998–2002: Solothurn
• 2002–2005: Basel
• 2005–2006: Aarau
• 2006–2007: Zürich
• 2007–2011: Udinese
• 2011–2015: Napoli
• 2015–2016: Leicester City
• 2016–2017: Beşiktaş
• 2017–2020: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2020: Adana Demirspor
• 2005: Switzerland U21
• 2006: Turkey U21
• 2006–2015: Switzerland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2022

Gökhan Inler is a central midfielder who has played for several clubs in his career, most notably Adana Demirspor. He was born in Switzerland and started playing football at an early age.

Gökkan İnler made his professional debut with Solothurn in 2002, before moving to Adana Demirspor two years later. Swiss national team on multiple occasions, and has represented them at various European Championships and World Cups tournaments.

As of February 2017, Inler is currently contracted to play for Adana Demirspor until 2020 Gökhan Inler is a Swiss international footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Turkish club Beşiktaş. 

He has played in the Football League for Leicester City and Udinese, before joining Beşiktaş in 2017.

Inler has also represented Switzerland at youth level, playing 79 times and scoring six goals between 2004 and 2015. 

A hard-working player, Inler is known for his tackling ability and stamina on the pitch; he was named UEFA Europa League Player of the Week twice during his time with Napoli. 

After winning two Serie A titles with Udinese, Inler joined Leicester City in 2016 but made just five appearances before moving to Basel later that year.

Having spent four years with Basel since joining from Napoli, Inler looks set to retire after 2020 season at İstanbul Başakşehir where he will be captain.

Also Played For: switzerland football team

48. Arkadiusz Milik

Forward

Career

• 2011: Rozwój Katowice
• 2011–2013: Górnik Zabrze
• 2013–2015: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2013–2014: FC Augsburg (loan)
• 2014–2015: Ajax (loan)
• 2015–2016: Ajax
• 2016–2022: Napoli
• 2021–2022: Marseille (loan)
• 2022: Marseille
• 2022: Juventus (loan)
• 2011: Poland U17
• 2011–2012: Poland U19
• 2012–2014: Poland U21
• 2012: Poland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:43, 7 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18

Arkadiusz Milik is a Polish international striker who currently plays for Juventus on loan from Marseille. He made his professional debut with Rozwój Katowice in 2011 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 36 goals.

Milik joined Marseille in 2017 and has since scored 24 goals in 48 appearances for the French side. The 28-year-old was named Poland’s Player of the Year twice .

Once during his time at Rozwój Katowice and again while at Marseille – and was also included in UEFA’s Best Midfielders of 2018 list.

In November 2019, he signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus that will keep him with the Italian outfit until 2021.

Arkadiusz Milik is a Polish international footballer who plays for Juventus. He started his career at Górnik Zabrze before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2013. 

Milik has scored 38 goals in 116 appearances for Poland, and 18 goals in 62 appearances for Germany, both of which are the most of any player for either country.

In 2015, he joined Ajax on loan where he helped them win the Eredivisie title that season and reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. 

The following year he signed with Napoli but left after one season to join Marseille on a permanent deal; there he won two Ligue 1 titles and was named French Player of the Year in 2018/19 as well as being chosen in the FIFPro World XI twice (in 2019 and 2020). 

On 2 January 2021, it was announced thatMilik had transferred to Juventus permanently; since then he has won five Serie.

A titles (the last three consecutively), four Coppa Italia trophies, two Supercoppa Italiana trophies (2018–2019 and 2020) and been runner-up once more league championship(2020/21).

Also Played For: poland national football team, polish soccer league

49. Pepe Reina

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1988–1995: EF Madrid Oeste
• 1995–1999: Barcelona
• 1999: Barcelona C
• 1999–2000: Barcelona B
• 2000–2002: Barcelona
• 2002–2005: Villarreal
• 2005–2014: Liverpool
• 2013–2014: Napoli (loan)
• 2014–2015: Bayern Munich
• 2015–2018: Napoli
• 2018–2020: AC Milan
• 2020: Aston Villa (loan)
• 2020–2022: Lazio
• 2022: Villarreal
• 1998–1999: Spain U16
• 1999: Spain U17
• 2000: Spain U18
• 2000–2003: Spain U21
• 2005–2017: Spain

Pepe Reina is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Villarreal. Pepe Reina started his career with EF Madrid Oeste before joining Barcelona in 1999.

During his time at Barcelona, Pepe Reina made 30 appearances and helped the club win La Liga and the Champions League in 2002. After leaving Barcelona, Pepe Reina joined Valencia where he spent two seasons before moving to Villarreal in 2007.

At Villarreal, Pepe has been an ever-present fixture and helped them reach the UEFA Europa League final in 2017–18 season where they lost to Ajax Amsterdam on penalties Pepe Reina is a Spanish goalkeeper who has played for Villarreal and Liverpool.

He was part of the Spain team that won the World Cup in 2006. Pepe Reina has also represented Spain at Euro 2004, 2010 and 2012. In 2013, he signed on loan to Napoli where he helped them win Serie A title that year as well as being named the league's best player of the season.

Pepe Reina joined Bayern Munich in 2014 but only stayed with them for three seasons before moving to AC Milan on a permanent deal in 2018. At age 38 years old, Pepe Reina is still playing professional football and looks set to continue doing so for many more years to come.

Also Played For: liverpool f.c

50. Adam Ounas

Midfielder

Career

• 2003–2011: Tours
• 2011–2012: FC de l'Ouest Tourangeau 37
• 2012: SC Tours Nord
• 2012–2013: FC de l'Ouest Tourangeau 37
• 2013–2015: Bordeaux B
• 2015–2017: Bordeaux
• 2017–2022: Napoli
• 2019–2020: Nice (loan)
• 2020–2021: Cagliari (loan)
• 2021: Crotone (loan)
• 2022: Lille
• 2015–2016: France U20
• 2017: Algeria

Adam Ounas is a 26-year old French winger who currently plays for Lille in the French Ligue 1. Ounas started out his career at Tours before moving to FC de l'Ouest Tourangeau 37 in 2012.

He made his senior debut with SC Tours Nord in 2013. In 2016, Ounas joined Bordeaux and has since played 43 matches for them, scoring 11 goals. 

Adam Ounas is highly rated by pundits and was named as France's Young Player of the Year at the end of 2017 after impressing during qualification for the World Cup that year.

Outside of football, Ounas works as a model and frequently posts pictures of himself on social media wearing designer clothing Adam Ounas is a French-born Algerian footballer who plays for Italian club Napoli and the Algeria national team. 

Ounas began his career at Lyon, where he made 84 appearances in all competitions before joining Bordeaux in 2013.

He helped Bordeaux to win the Ligue 1 title in 2015 and 2017, as well as the Coupe de France in both years. In 2018–19, Ounas joined Serie A side Naples on loan and scored 13 goals in 28 appearances for them while also helping them reach the semi-finals of the Europa League. 

On 26 September 2022, it was announced that he had signed a three-year contract with Lille following his release from Napoli; this marks his first spell abroad outside of Europe.

Also Played For: losc lille

Final Words

. . . The best players of S.S.C Napoli over the years have included some of the most recognizable and celebrated names in world football, with stars such as Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon and Gonzalo Higuain having all represented the club at one point or another.

There has never been a shortage of talent at Naples’ Stadio San Paolo Stadium – indeed, many current Serie A stars began their careers at Napoli before moving on to bigger clubs – but it is those who have stood out above the rest that can rightly be called SSC Napoli’s greatest ever players.