This article will tell you about the 10 greatest players in Inter Milan’s history
Inter Milan, founded in 1908, is one of the oldest clubs in Italy. They have won 30 domestic trophies, including 18 league titles, 7 Coppa Italia and 5 Supercoppa Italiana.
Internazionale have also won three UEFA Champions League titles, two Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup. have also had some great managers such as Jose Mourinho who have all helped to make Inter one of the best clubs in the world.
Inter Milan has had a long history of success, with some of the greatest players in the world having played for them.
Inter Milan’s Greatests
Giuseppe Meazza
Giuseppe Meazza is widely regarded as the greatest player in Inter Milan history. He was a prolific goalscorer and a masterful dribbler, who possessed an incredible technical ability.
He was also renowned for his leadership qualities and his ability to inspire his teammates. Meazza played for Inter from 1927-1940.
During that time, he scored 242 goals in 365 appearances, winning three Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia’s and one Mitropa Cup.
He also represented Italy at the 1934 and 1938 World Cups, helping them to a third place finish in both tournaments.
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Meazza is remembered fondly by Inter fans as one of their greatest ever players, with the stadium being named after him in 1980.
Sandro Mazzola
Sandro Mazzola is another legendary figure in Inter Milan’s history. He played for them from 1960-1977, making 476 appearances and scoring 162 goals.
He helped them to two Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia’s and two European Cups during his illustrious career with the club. Sandro was renowned for his vision, creativity and passing ability as well as his free kick prowess.
His abilities made him one of the most dangerous players on the pitch at any given time. Mazzola was also part of Italy’s legendary ‘Azurri’ side that won the 1968 European Championships.
Giacinto Facchetti
Giacinto Facchetti is another iconic figure in Inter Milan’s history who played for them from 1960-1978. He made 554 appearances and scored 56 goals during that time.
He was renowned for his attacking full back play which saw him make frequent overlapping runs down the left flank. He was a masterful crosser of the ball which made him a real threat going forward too.
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Facchetti also captained Italy to their 1982 World Cup victory. He scored an important penalty against Poland in the semi-final stage of that tournament too.
Javier Zanetti
Javier Zanetti is widely regarded as one of Inter Milan’s greatest ever players. He spent 19 years at the club from 1995-2014. With 858 appearances, he is their all-time record appearance holder too.
During this spell, he helped them to five Serie A titles, four Coppa Italia’s and one Champions League title too. His versatility saw him play at right back or midfield but it was always clear he had an incredible work rate.
His work rate made him so successful on both sides of the ball throughout his career with Inter Milan. He indeed is an undisputed legend at San Siro!
Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio is another legendary figure in Italian football having played for both Juventus and AC Milan. Bit it was at Inter Milan where he had some of his best seasons between 1997-2000.
He made 120 appearances and scored 36 goals during this spell at San Siro. His incredible technique combined with his vision made him one of Europe’s most dangerous attackers during this period.
He also helped Inter win two Serie A titles during this period.
Ronaldo
Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of football’s greatest ever players. He played for Inter Milan and enjoyed some of his best form between 1997-2002.
The Brazilian made 99 appearances and scored 59 goals during this period. His blistering pace combined with his clinical finishing made him a nightmare for defenders all over Europe.
He also helped Inter win three Serie A titles & two Coppa Italia’s during his spell. He earned him a place on FIFA’s World Player Of The Year list twice showing just how good he really was!
His performances earned him a place in FIFA’s Team Of The Century as well.
Marco Tardelli
Marco Tardelli played for Inter Milan and enjoyed some of his best form between 1977-1985. He made 283 appearances and scored 30 goals during this spell. His powerful running & aggressive tackling style made him an integral part of their midfield.
He helped Inter win four Serie A titles & two Coppa Italia’s during this period.
Lothar Matthäus
Lothar Matthäus played for Inter Milan and enjoyed some of his best form between 1988-1992. He made 131 appearances and scored 10 goals during this spell.
His tactical intelligence combined with excellent passing range allowed him to dictate play from midfield. He helped Inter win three Serie A titles & one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title.
His performances earned him a place on FIFA’s Team Of The Century.
Giuseppe Bergomi
Giuseppe Bergomi played for Internazionale Milano between 1981-1999. He made 609 appearances and scored 12 goals during this spell. His defensive awareness combined with excellent passing range allowed him to dictate play from defence.
He helped them win six Serie A titles & three UEFA Cups.
Christian Vieri
Christian Vieri played for Inter between 1999 till 2005 making 169 appearances scoring 94 goals during this spell too. His powerful physique combined with clinical finishing made him one of Europe’s most feared strikers.
He helped Internazionale win four Serie A titles & one UEFA Cup title.