Gaetano Scirea
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Gaetano Scirea's career is a benchmark for defensive excellence. He is one of a select group of players to have won every major international club trophy, a feat that places him among the all-time greats. His clean disciplinary record, with zero red cards, is almost unheard of for a defender of his era. His leadership on the pitch, particularly during Italy's 1982 World Cup run, earned him lasting admiration. Posthumously, his reputation has only grown, and he is frequently cited as an inspiration by modern defenders.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Italian Football Hall of Fame
Posthumously inducted for his contributions to Italian football.
UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament
Selected for his outstanding performances at Euro 1980.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Italian Footballers of All Time
Records & Feats
One of six players to win all international club trophies recognized by UEFA and FIFA
Scirea won the European Cup, Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Intercontinental Cup, a complete set of international club honors.
Never received a red card in his entire career
Despite playing as a defender for 16 seasons, Scirea was never sent off, a remarkable testament to his clean style.