Alex Sandro

Alex Sandro spent eight years at Juventus as one of Europe's most dependable left-backs, his overlapping runs and defensive solidity making him a fixture in Massimiliano Allegri's back lines. He was Brazil's first-choice left-back for much of the 2018-2022 cycle, though injuries disrupted his 2022 World Cup. Now at Flamengo and 35, he is in the closing chapter of his career, and the national team has moved on to younger options at left-back. His Juventus years — eight Serie A titles — define his legacy more than his international record, which was solid without being spectacular.