How many caps did Claudio Gentile win for Italy?

Claudio Gentile won 71 caps for Italy, scoring 1 goals.

What did Claudio Gentile win?

Claudio Gentile's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 1982.

Which clubs did Claudio Gentile play for?

Arona Calcio (1971–1972), Varese Calcio (1972–1973), Juventus (1973–1984), ACF Fiorentina (1984–1987), Piacenza Calcio (1987–1988).

Where does Claudio Gentile rank among Italy's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Claudio Gentile #27 of Italy's 33 greatest players of all time.

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27 / Italy · 1975–1984

Claudio Gentile

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Caps · Italy

Goals · Italy

Life

1953

Clubs

Arona Calcio, Juventus, ACF Fiorentina

Honours

FIFA World Cup 1982

#27

Editorial rank of 33 for Italy

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A notoriously tough and uncompromising defender, his relentless man-marking and battling spirit defined Italy's rugged 1982 World Cup triumph. Career record: 71 caps and 1 goals for Italy; club career at Arona Calcio, Juventus, ACF Fiorentina; honours include FIFA World Cup 1982.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q315839

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Career record

1971–1972	Arona Calcio
1972–1973	Varese Calcio
1973–1984	Juventus
1984–1987	ACF Fiorentina
1987–1988	Piacenza Calcio
Italy	71 caps, 1 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Italy checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Italy checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 1982 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Around Gentile in the almanac

One rank above: Bruno Conti at #26.

One rank below: Filippo Inzaghi at #28.

Italy's editorial top five: Franco Baresi · Gianluigi Buffon · Paolo Maldini · Dino Zoff · Fabio Cannavaro.

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