Ezio Loik was a powerful and intelligent Italian midfielder, best known as one half of the legendary partnership with Valentino Mazzola at the heart of the Grande Torino.
A complete mezzala, he combined physical strength, tactical awareness, and a keen eye for goal. Loik played with relentless energy, contributing both defensively and offensively, often arriving late into the box with perfect timing. Though his career was tragically cut short in the Superga disaster, his impact remains indelible—he was the engine and balance of one of the greatest club sides in football history.