​Walter De Vecchi rates Juventus icon above Maradona while ranking former teammatesWalter De Vecchi had a football career that spanned from 1973 to 1992, meaning he played during an era when several legendary figures were involved in the game.This included Diego Maradona, who was his teammate at Napoli, while he also faced Michel Platini when the Frenchman was a superstar playing for Juventus and France.Platini’s career ended when many people believed he still had plenty to offer and could have continued playing for several more seasons. The attacker remains one of the best imports Italian football has had, although some people consider Maradona, who achieved great success with Napoli and the Argentinian national team, to be the more legendary figure.De Vecchi, however, has a different view of the two players. He has spoken about that era and rates Platini higher than Maradona, as well as some of the other leading players of that generation.De Vecchi praises PlatiniSpeaking about the best players he encountered, De Vecchi said to La Gazzetta dello Sport:“My best teammates were Rivera, Baresi, and Maradona. I was lucky enough to play with three footballing monsters. But the most incredible player I’ve ever seen is Michel Platini: in the three consecutive years he was top scorer, he was unplayable, and he could occupy any position on the pitch.”De Vecchi’s comments provide an insight into how highly he regarded Platini during their time in Italian football. Although Maradona was his teammate at Napoli and is widely remembered for his performances there, De Vecchi considers Platini the most incredible player he ever saw.(Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)Platini left a lasting impressionHis assessment also highlights the qualities that made Platini such a significant figure during his career. De Vecchi specifically praised the Frenchman’s ability to score consistently while also influencing different areas of the pitch.Having played alongside and against several of the most celebrated players of his era, De Vecchi was able to experience their qualities directly. His selection of Platini above Maradona therefore reflects his personal experience of both players during their careers.