Gianluigi Buffon rates his Juventus team-mates one by one

Gianluigi Buffon spoke to UEFA about his Juventus team-mates. Here we look at what he said about the likely starting XI vs. Barcelona in the Champions League final on Saturday. 

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Gianluigi Buffon, goalkeeper

"Buffon ... [laughter] is an expert!"

Stephan Lichtsteiner, right-back

"Stephan Lichtsteiner is our little pendulum. He's our constant engine who never stops running down the wing. He attacks and he defends when he needs to and that makes him a reliable player."

Giorgio Chiellini, centre-back

"Giorgio Chiellini is the strong one, he's our big, physical presence."

Leonardo Bonucci, centre-back

"Leonardo Bonucci is the player who's matured the most this year compared with the rest of the squad. He's made an impressive jump in terms of his maturity. Now I really consider him on the same level as Barzagli and Giorgio. He's the best that you can have in defence."

Patrice Evra, left-back

"Patrice Evra, alongside myself and a few others, is one of the players who has the most experience in this competition. I must say that when there are important battles, it's great to see the competitive spirit that he's able to transmit."

Paul Pogba, midfielder

"Paul Pogba is an incredible talent. He can and will be able to achieve whatever he wants in life, in footballing terms. It just depends on him and his desire."

Claudio Marchisio, midfielder

"Claudio Marchisio, alongside Leonardo Bonucci, is a player who's had an amazing year in terms of his character. He's a player who I believe is now perfectly aware of his own value. He's a very intelligent player both tactically and technically. He's very good at winning back possession in midfield. He always does a good job and is very versatile."

Andrea Pirlo, midfielder

"Andrea Pirlo is one of the few footballing geniuses."

Arturo Vidal, midfielder

"Arturo Vidal is our warrior. Arturo, as we often say, is a really good guy and a splendid player. If I had to go war, I'd always take him with me."

Álvaro Morata, forward

"Álvaro Morata has been the biggest surprise and now that I know him, I can say that if matures in the right way and if he wants to put his professionalism to the benefit of the team and the profession, he can be the star of the next few years."

Carlos Tévez, forward

"Carlos Tévez is our power source in the sense that when he performs, the whole team performs. He's crucial."