Eh! This man was not born to play football — he was born to FIGHT on a football pitch! Gennaro Gattuso was the most aggressive midfielder of his generation. If you tried to dribble past him, you were visiting the hospital. The Italian Pitbull never took a backward step, and referees across Europe knew his name very, very well.
Country: Italy Position: Central midfielder Career: 1995-2013 Clubs: Perugia, Rangers, Salernitana, AC Milan, Sion
The Rap Sheet
- Headbutted Tottenham assistant coach Joe Jordan during a Champions League match in 2011
- Grabbed the throat of a Tottenham staff member on the touchline in the same game
- Accumulated over 100 yellow cards across his career in all competitions
- Got into a physical confrontation with his own assistant while managing in Serie A
- Famous for his wild eyes, terrifying tackles, and screaming at everyone — teammates included
The Verdict
Gattuso was a World Cup winner and a Champions League winner, but he could have won a boxing title too. The man played every game like it was a street fight, and if you got in his way, that was YOUR problem. A true pitbull!
Tomorrow: #29 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
