Juventus have confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala are eligible for induction into the club’s new Hall of Fame once they retire from professional football.
Both players have exceeded the 100-goal threshold, one of the key criteria for entry. Ronaldo scored 101 goals in 134 appearances, while Dybala netted 115 in 293 matches.
The club announced the eligibility at the Hall of Fame’s inauguration on 9 September 2025 at the Juventus Museum in Turin.
Induction requires retirement from active football, and both players remain in competition—Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Dybala with Roma in Serie A.
Juventus said the Hall of Fame operates on a merit-based system, with candidates nominated by the club and fans invited to participate in the voting process.
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Honouring Juventus legends
The Hall of Fame celebrates players who have improved Juventus’ history, with selection criteria also covering appearances, trophies, captaincy, or winning the Ballon d’Or while at the club.
The inaugural class includes Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Roberto Baggio, Zinedine Zidane, and women’s captain Sara Gama.
Club president Gianluca Ferrero described the project as a “living tribute” to a heritage spanning more than 125 years.
Ronaldo and Dybala’s impact
Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in 2018, became the fastest player in club history to reach 100 goals, achieving the feat in just three seasons.
Dybala, signed in 2015, won five Serie A titles and added creativity alongside his scoring record. Both reached their 100th goal on the same day—12 May 2021.
Fan reactions online have been largely positive, celebrating the players’ eligibility. Some, however, questioned whether shorter stints, such as Ronaldo’s, should carry the same weight as long-serving figures.
The Hall of Fame is expected to expand over time, potentially including coaches and non-playing contributors to Juventus’ success.
