Giacinto Facchetti was a pioneering attacking full-back who redefined his position with his surging forward runs and eye for goal, remarkable output for a defender of his time. A one-club legend at Inter, he was a cornerstone of the celebrated Grande Inter side that dominated Europe in the 1960s.
Tall, elegant and commanding, he captained both club and country, leading Italy to the European Championship in 1968. His blend of defensive solidity and attacking ambition made him one of the most influential full-backs in the game’s history.