He was already a well-known and highly regarded talent before it happened, but 20 years ago today Alessandro Del Piero unleashed the volley that catapulted him into the conscience of the global audience.

Having watched as two goals from captain Gianluca Vialli pulled Juventus level with a Fiorentina side who looked to have the game won, the young star would seize his chance to shine. With time running out and the game seemingly set to end in a stalemate, Alessandro Orlando punted a long ball into the Viola box, more in hope than expectation.

Del Piero would track its flight as he ran, always fully aware of where the ball was, waiting for the moment to showcase his ability to the world. Where most might have tried to control a ball travelling such distance and dropping over his shoulder, the Bianconeri striker executed a volley that was, in one instant, both utterly simple and breathtakingly brilliant.

The two defenders in close attendance stood no chance, opposing goalkeeper Francesco Toldo even less. On the Fiorentina bench, Claudio Ranieri wore the same look of resigned dignity he has since perfected, powerless to help as a legendary career was launched with one deft swing of the boot.

From there, Del Piero became Marcello Lippi’s preferred choice in attack, prompting the club to sell Roberto Baggio to Milan and hand the No. 10 shirt to the young apprentice. Some strikes do more than win three points, and for him and Juventus, this one gave birth to a legend.

In a 19-year career with the Turin giants, Del Piero scored some truly memorable goals and—ranked in order—over the following pages are his 10 best efforts.

He was already a well-known and highly regarded talent before it happened, but 20 years ago today Alessandro Del Piero unleashed the volley that catapulted him into the conscience of the global audience.

Having watched as two goals from captain Gianluca Vialli pulled Juventus level with a Fiorentina side who looked to have the game won, the young star would seize his chance to shine. With time running out and the game seemingly set to end in a stalemate, Alessandro Orlando punted a long ball into the Viola box, more in hope than expectation.

Del Piero would track its flight as he ran, always fully aware of where the ball was, waiting for the moment to showcase his ability to the world. Where most might have tried to control a ball travelling such distance and dropping over his shoulder, the Bianconeri striker executed a volley that was, in one instant, both utterly simple and breathtakingly brilliant.

The two defenders in close attendance stood no chance, opposing goalkeeper Francesco Toldo even less. On the Fiorentina bench, Claudio Ranieri wore the same look of resigned dignity he has since perfected, powerless to help as a legendary career was launched with one deft swing of the boot.

From there, Del Piero became Marcello Lippi’s preferred choice in attack, prompting the club to sell Roberto Baggio to Milan and hand the No. 10 shirt to the young apprentice. Some strikes do more than win three points, and for him and Juventus, this one gave birth to a legend.

In a 19-year career with the Turin giants, Del Piero scored some truly memorable goals and—ranked in order—over the following pages are his 10 best efforts.

However—much to his mother's dismay—Del Piero's talent with the ball was becoming clear, and when Ale turned 13 he was scouted by Padova, who would go on to become Del Piero's first professional side. Yet, his cameo at Padova in Serie B only lasted a span of 14 matches. Turin had come calling, Juventus were calling...a legend was about to be born.

During the 1993 winter transfer window, Alessandro Del Piero signed for Italian giants Juventus. At just 19 years of age, the €2.5 million fee sparked headlines around the world. After arriving in January of 1993, he went on to score five goals in 14 appearances, including a hat-trick against Parma in his first starting debut for the Bianconeri.

He went on to become practically synonymous with Juventus: winning the UEFA Champions League in 1995-96, eight Scudetti (two revoked due to Calciopoli), UEFA Super Cup and Coppa Italia.

He captained the club through most of its success.

During the Calciopoli scandals and amidst Juventus' relegation to Serie B, the free-kick specialist remained loyal to the Old Lady. Big-money offers from top European clubs around the world were compounded by the walking out of a number of his teammates. Del Piero claimed that, as captain, the thought of leaving Turin didn't even cross his mind.

In the 2006-07 Juventus season, he plied his trade in the Serie B, leading the Turin giants to promotion to the top flight and becoming top scorer along the way.