Former Juventus star, Alessio Tacchinardi, has tipped winger, Federico Chiesa, to win the Ballon d’Or in the next three or four years.
Chiesa has been impressive for Serie A giants Juventus so far.
He also played a key role in Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph this summer.
“For Chiesa, it will be extremely difficult to meet the expectations. I have heard talks about him winning the Ballon d’Or in three or four years: I agree,” Tacchinardi told Tuttosport.
“I see the same poison that Pavel Nedved had. He has enormous qualities; he dribbles left and right and can shoot with very little space.
“Last year, he touched the border of the top players. I believe he will get there this year and [Massimiliano] Allegri, who has always been a champion, can help him.”
Chiesa, the son of former Parma forward, Enrico, came through the academy system at Fiorentina.
The 23-year-old made his professional debut in 2016.
