When it comes to Italian football strikers, who is the first star you think of? I believe that the first thing that comes to mind of more fans is Robert. Baggio, followed by Piero, one of the top superstars of the time. So if you were to talk about who has a higher historical position in Italian football, who would you choose?
Baggio played in many teams, while Piero became a Juve star
In terms of position on the pitch, the two lead the way
Baggio' most iconic No. 9 and a half player in football has a historical status and definition that is at least unmatched in the entire Apennines. Piero's most typical is the 'Piero area' created by himself, and Pinturzio on the left side of this penalty area has played his advantage to the fullest.
Piero area
Relatively speaking, Piero is positioned closer to the goal, so if you look at the role of the attacking group from the front, Baggio's role is not only to score goals, but also to bear the cover and do the ball of the attack.
Baggio's stunning performance!
That's true, but what I want to say is that while Baggio is more technical and tactical for the team, to some extent Piero may be more efficient. Seeing this, I believe many fans will disagree, but don't forget that during the Juventus period, the club gave up Baggio and turned to Piero. As Baggio's successor, Piero's peak efficiency before his injury cannot be ignored.
Influence: Baggio beat Piero
Baggio's influence has reached the world, and it is no exaggeration to say that he was an icon of national football in the 90s. Piero's influence is more in Italian football, especially in Juve, and if you look at the five major leagues, his influence is much weaker. Piero's Ballon d'Or was ranked 4th in 1995, while Baggio won the European Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year as early as 1993, when the Italian super handsome guy with his pigtails was the absolute first man in world football.
Baggio was awarded the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year
During his time at Juve, he was dubbed "double petite" by fans, and the other was the famous alien Ronaldo. Piero's highlight moments are shorter, and if it weren't for that serious injury in the 98/99 season, perhaps The Zebra Prince's career heights would have gone a step further. So, it can be said that Baggio is of the world, and Piero is only Italian.
At that time, Piero and Da Luo were "forced to double-child"
Each has its own regrets: Baggio leads the team better than Piero
Although Piero has a World Cup winner and a Champions League title, he has to admit that he is not the team's leader in these awards. On the other hand, although Baggio has only won two Serie A titles, it must be known that the leadership ability of the Prince of Sorrow is absolutely first-class, unlike Piero's ease at Juve, Baggio spends more often in turmoil, and if there is no absolute leadership strength, it is impossible to achieve these achievements.
The two are equally handsome
It must also be mentioned here that in the 1994 World Cup, Baggio single-handedly led Italy to the final, scoring a staggering 5 goals in three games in the knockout rounds. Piero's many mistakes in the national team not only directly buried the fruits of Italy's low-hanging fruit, but also made himself synonymous with pulling.
Baggio and Piero during the national team
Epilogue:
European football has always said of Baggio: If Italy won the World Cup in '94, then Baggio is definitely the third generation of the ball king. This comment is pertinent, although we can hardly forget his desperate back that summer, but there is absolutely no problem with the title of quasi-ball king to Baggio. Piero as a symbol of Juventus, the historical status can not be ignored, but in summary, the historical status of the Zebra Prince is lower than that of Baggio.
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