Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been heavily linked with Everton recently, and if a deal goes through, he'll be joining a rare list of English players who have played for the legendary Italian club.
The England international has long been regarded as one of the Premier League's most reliable goalkeepers, and a move to Turin would represent one of the biggest transfers of his career.
Over the decades, only a handful of players from England and the wider United Kingdom have played for the club. Here's a look back at the British stars who have made history at Juventus.
Tony Marchi – The Forgotten Pioneer who Deserves a mention
When discussing British players at Juventus, Tony Marchi is often overlooked. Born in London to Italian parents, Marchi joined Juventus in the late 1940s and remains one of the earliest British-born footballers to represent the club. An interesting fact is that he never got to play for the club due to a technical error regarding foreign players. This forced Juventus to loan him out to other Italian clubs, although he was technically their player.
Although he did not enjoy a lengthy spell in Italy, Marchi's move was significant during an era when transfers between English and Italian football were far less common than they are today. His story serves as an early example of the connection between British footballers and Juventus.
Lloyd Kelly – The Modern English Representative
One of the most recent English players to wear Juventus colors is defender Lloyd Kelly. After establishing himself in English football, Kelly made the move to Serie A and became one of the rare Englishmen to join the Turin-based giants in the modern era.
Comfortable as both a center-back and left-back, Kelly brought versatility and athleticism to Juventus' defensive options. His arrival highlighted the growing willingness of English players to test themselves abroad, something that was once considered unusual.
Should Jordan Pickford complete a move to Juventus, he would follow directly in Kelly's footsteps as another modern English footballer seeking success in Italy.
John Charles – Juventus' Greatest British Legend
No discussion about British players at Juventus is complete without mentioning John Charles. The Welsh icon is widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign players in the club's history.
Charles joined Juventus from Leeds United in 1957 and quickly became a superstar in Italian football. Nicknamed "Il Gigante Buono" (The Gentle Giant), he combined physical dominance with exceptional technical ability and sportsmanship.
During his time at Juventus, Charles won multiple league titles and formed a legendary attacking partnership with Omar Sivori and Giampiero Boniperti. Many supporters still consider him one of the finest players ever to wear the Juventus shirt.
To this day, Charles remains the benchmark against which all British players at Juventus are measured.
Ian Rush – A Difficult but Memorable Adventure
Another British footballing legend to play for Juventus was Welsh striker Ian Rush. Following his tremendous success with Liverpool, Rush moved to Italy in 1987 amid huge expectations.
However, life in Serie A proved challenging. The tactical nature of Italian football differed significantly from the English game, and Rush struggled to replicate the goalscoring form that had made him a star at Anfield.
Despite the difficulties, his spell remains an important chapter in Juventus history and demonstrated the challenges many British players faced when adapting to Italian football during that era.
Rush would eventually return to Liverpool, where he re-established himself as one of the club's greatest-ever forwards.
Aaron Ramsey – A Trophy-Winning Spell in Turin
Another notable British player to represent Juventus was Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey. After enjoying a highly successful spell with Arsenal, Ramsey joined the Italian giants in 2019 following the expiration of his contract in North London.
Ramsey arrived in Turin with a strong reputation as a dynamic box-to-box midfielder capable of contributing both goals and creativity from midfield. His technical quality and experience made him an attractive addition to a Juventus side that was competing for major honors both domestically and in Europe.
However, injuries frequently disrupted his time in Italy and prevented him from establishing himself as a consistent starter. Despite showing flashes of his talent, Ramsey struggled to maintain regular fitness throughout much of his Juventus career.
Nevertheless, his spell was not without success. Ramsey helped Juventus win domestic silverware during his time at the club and became one of the few British players in modern football to experience life at one of Italy's most prestigious teams before eventually moving on to the next chapter of his career.
