Michael Laudrup: The Danish Maestro at Juventus Michael Laudrup joined Juventus in 1983 from Brøndby but spent his first two seasons on loan at Lazio due to the "two-foreigner" rule. He officially debuted for the Bianconeri in 1985, immediately helping the club capture the Intercontinental Cup and the Serie A title. Known for his elegant dribbling and "blind passes," Laudrup became a centerpiece of the post-Platini era in Turin before moving to Barcelona in 1989. Official Juventus Statistics Total Appearances: 102 Total Goals: 16 Serie A Apps/Goals: 76, 7 Coppa Italia Apps/Goals: 12, 3 European Competitions Apps/Goals: 13, 5 Intercontinental Cup Apps/Goals: 1, 1 Key Honors with Juventus Serie A Title: 1985-86 Intercontinental Cup: 1985 Danish Footballer of the Year: 1985 (While at Juventus) Historical Note: Laudrup scored the crucial 82nd-minute equalizer in the 1985 Intercontinental Cup Final against Argentinos Juniors, a match Juventus eventually won on penalties to become world cham...