Possession, parking-the-bus, long ball, high pressure pass and move, are all different football styles performed by clubs and national teams all over the world. All of these styles had, in a small or large extent, provided different clubs with victories. However, one thing is taken for granted. Nobody can claim that there is a catholic playing style that will always be 100% successful in the long run.

The Italian clubs are considered as the most physical in European football. Over the years, their devotion in defensive tactics has established a common belief that most of them possess a conservative football approach. Regardless the truth or not, Italian clubs were always included among the top ones on a global scale.