10 Most Underrated Footballers In The World Right Now
3. Claudio Marchisio - Juventus
Claudio Marchisio is still only 29-years-old and has already made 238 appearances for Juventus, scoring 38 goals. Affectionately nicknamed, II Principino (Little Prince) the Italian is approaching his tenth year at the club and despite winning four Scudetto titles he doesn't get the worldwide credit that he deserves. Marchisio is the new heartbeat of the Bianconeri after Andrea Pirlo's move to the MLS and he is one of the best centre midfielders in the game. He is a gloriously gifted ball-player with a beautiful first touch and the ability to drive forward and if he can avoid injury - something that has hampered his game over the last couple of seasons - he will be a huge player (alongside Paul Pogba) as Juventus strive to go one better in the Champions League this season.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.