Franco Baresi , Fabio Cannavaro , Paolo Maldini , Gaetano Scirea -- Italian football has produced some world - class defenders over the years .
Rugani could be the next in line .
Franco Baresi , Fabio Cannavaro , Paolo Maldini , Gaetano Scirea -- Italian football has produced some world - class defenders over the years , and Rugani could be the next in line .