How many caps did Gaetano Scirea win for Italy?

Gaetano Scirea won 78 caps for Italy, scoring 2 goals.

What did Gaetano Scirea win?

Gaetano Scirea's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 1982.

Which clubs did Gaetano Scirea play for?

Atalanta BC (1972–1974), Juventus (1974–1988).

Where does Gaetano Scirea rank among Italy's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Gaetano Scirea #8 of Italy's 33 greatest players of all time.

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08 / Italy · 1975–1986

Gaetano Scirea

CB leader

Caps · Italy

Goals · Italy

Life

1953–1989

Clubs

Atalanta BC, Juventus

Honours

FIFA World Cup 1982

Editorial rank of 33 for Italy

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The elegant sweeper was a linchpin of Juventus's golden era, seamlessly transitioning from defense to attack and winning the 1982 World Cup. Career record: 78 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Atalanta BC, Juventus; honours include FIFA World Cup 1982.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q299608

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Career record

1972–1974	Atalanta BC
1974–1988	Juventus
Italy	78 caps, 2 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 Scirea in the almanac

One rank above: Andrea Pirlo at #7.

One rank below: Giacinto Facchetti at #9.

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

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