Dino ZOFF 1967-72
Italy’s finest ever ‘keeper made his name in Naples, signing from Serie B
side Mantova before later joining Juventus. While at Napoli, Zoff helped
Italy become European champions. Lifted the World Cup at the age of 40 in
1982.

Ruud KROL 1980-84
Outstanding Dutch defender blessed with great vision who was left-back in
Holland’s 1974 ‘Total Football’ side before switching to libero. An
eye-catching player in Napoli’s mediocre team of the early 1980s.

Fabio CANNAVARO 1992-95
Former Napoli ball boy who became a favourite with the San Paolo tifosi. A
formidable man-marker, the baby-faced stopper was sold to Parma to ease the
club’s debt just as he began to blossom with his hometown club.

Ciro FERRARA 1984-94
Classic Italian defender and one of Napoli’s most loyal servants. Naples
born and bred, he played in both Scudetto-winning teams. Comfortable at
full-back or in the heart of defence. His sale to Juventus in 1994 marked the
end of an era.

Salvatore BAGNI 1984-88
A ferocious competitor renowned for his hard tackling, Bagni was a hardman in
the Romeo Benetti mould. A lynchpin of the 1987 Scudetto-winning team, he
played a vital role winning the ball for Diego Maradona. Played 41 times for
Italy.

Antonio JULIANO 1962-78
The club’s ‘bandiera’ of the 1960s and 70s. Another Neapolitan, he played
a record 394 games for the club but the Coppa Italia was his only reward. An
intelligent schemer, he played 18 times for Italy and came on as a
second-half substitute in the 1970 World Cup Final.

ALEMAO 1988-91
Brazilian box-to-box midfielder who played a huge part in the winning of the
1990 Scudetto and the UEFA Cup in 1989. A tireless and courageous competitor,
he was the perfect foil for Maradona.

Fernando DE NAPOLI 1986-92
Dynamic workhorse signed from nearby Avellino and who went on to become Napoli
’s most capped Italian international, playing 49 times for his country. One
of Italian football’s unsung heroes of his day.

Diego MARADONA 1986-91
For many the greatest player of all time. The club’s fortune turned for the
better when they signed Maradona for ￡5m from Barcelona. He left Spain a boy
and became a man in Naples. Fantastic acceleration, sublime skills and
impeccable dribbling ability, the team was built around him. Single-handedly
won the World Cup for Argentina and inspired Napoli to win their first ever
trophies. Sadly left Italian football in shame after failing an anti-doping
test. Napoli have withdrawn the No 10 shirt in homage to him.

Hasse JEPPSON 1952-56
One of Sweden’s stars in the 1950 World Cup, Jeppson was a combative striker
who broke defences down but he was also blessed with a touch of elegance.
Lethal from 25-30 yards, he scored 52 goals for Napoli before joining Torino.

CARECA 1987-92
One of the world’s best strikers during his heyday, he was a strong,
powerful ‘bomber’ with a terrific right-foot. At Napoli, Careca formed a
formidable partnership with Maradona and he finished second behind the
Argentine in the 1987-88 scoring chart.
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