Antonio Benarrivo
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Antonio Benarrivo is a former Italian football
er who covered the role of defender. One of the best full-backs in the world in the 90's, Benarrivo was comfortable on both flanks, and was known for his attacking prowess, even though almost never scoring, and was sometimes employed as a makeshift wide midfielder due to his pace and technique.
championship in 1986–87. After three seasons between Puglia, went to Padova
in Serie B
, where he remained two years highlighting nationally.
In 1991, was bought from Parma
for Nevio Scala that year before it was revealed the surprise of the championships, winning the UEFA Cup
qualification in the first year in Serie A
.
He quickly became one of the strengths of the company Emilian, which will be a milestone for more than a decade, winning many statements in national and European level. In his first year in the highest division conquest Italian Cup and the following year, in 1992–93, the Cup Winners' Cup, losing in the finals in 1993–94 and winning that year in the European Supercup.
The strip of thrilling victories, with the UEFA Cup
of 1994–95, while Parma
in the league continues to be well, although the strips of the first victories of Milan
and Juventus will not leave room for an assertion flag, but touched lightly in 1996–97.
Another year of gold is 1999 with the conquest of the UEFA Cup
and a second Italian Cup for Benarrivo, however last year the owner fixed.
Benarrivo retired in 2004, with his silverware enriched with another Italian Cup won by Parma
, as in 2002.
With the club has collected 257 Emilian attendance in Serie A
with 5 clubs.
, which was for a period the right-holder. Began on 22 September 1993 against Estonia, took part in the 1994 World Cup, playing until 1997 for a total of 23 appearances.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
er who covered the role of defender. One of the best full-backs in the world in the 90's, Benarrivo was comfortable on both flanks, and was known for his attacking prowess, even though almost never scoring, and was sometimes employed as a makeshift wide midfielder due to his pace and technique.
Club career
He started playing in professional football team in his city, the Brindisi, which began in Serie C1Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
championship in 1986–87. After three seasons between Puglia, went to Padova
Calcio Padova
Calcio Padova is an Italian football club, based in Padua, Veneto. The club was founded in 1910. Padova is playing in Serie B, having last been in Serie A in 1996...
in Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
, where he remained two years highlighting nationally.
In 1991, was bought from Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
for Nevio Scala that year before it was revealed the surprise of the championships, winning the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
qualification in the first year in Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
.
He quickly became one of the strengths of the company Emilian, which will be a milestone for more than a decade, winning many statements in national and European level. In his first year in the highest division conquest Italian Cup and the following year, in 1992–93, the Cup Winners' Cup, losing in the finals in 1993–94 and winning that year in the European Supercup.
The strip of thrilling victories, with the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
of 1994–95, while Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
in the league continues to be well, although the strips of the first victories of Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
and Juventus will not leave room for an assertion flag, but touched lightly in 1996–97.
Another year of gold is 1999 with the conquest of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
and a second Italian Cup for Benarrivo, however last year the owner fixed.
Benarrivo retired in 2004, with his silverware enriched with another Italian Cup won by Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
, as in 2002.
With the club has collected 257 Emilian attendance in Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
with 5 clubs.
International career
Benarrivo has also played in the national teamItaly national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
, which was for a period the right-holder. Began on 22 September 1993 against Estonia, took part in the 1994 World Cup, playing until 1997 for a total of 23 appearances.