11 Facts About Antonio Benarrivo

One of the best players in the world in his position in the 1990s, Benarrivo was an energetic attacking full-back capable of operating on both wings; he began his career with Brindisi in 1986, and later moved to Padova in 1989.

Antonio Benarrivo came to prominence during his time with Parma, joining the club in 1991; he won several domestic and European titles with the team and eventually became the club's record appearance holder in Serie A and in European competitions.

At international level, Antonio Benarrivo represented Italy at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where they reached the final.

In 1991, Benarrivo was bought by Parma under Nevio Scala; that year, he would help his new team to qualify for the UEFA Cup in his first year in Serie A He quickly became one of the strongest players of the Emilian side, which achieved notable domestic and European successes over the next decade.

Parma finished fourth place in the league, but Antonio Benarrivo finished the season with the conquest of his second UEFA Cup and Italian Cup titles, following these successes up with the 1999 Supercoppa Italiana, a title which had evaded him in 1995.

Antonio Benarrivo managed to add another trophy to his club silverware with a third Italian Cup in 2002.

Antonio Benarrivo played with the national team a total of 23 times, and for a period, he was the starting right-back for the Italians.

Antonio Benarrivo made his debut on 22 September 1993 under manager Arrigo Sacchi, in a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Estonia.

Antonio Benarrivo took part in the 1994 FIFA World Cup with Italy, where they reached the final only to lose out to Brazil on penalties.

Antonio Benarrivo was a key member of the starting line-up for the 1994 World Cup, featuring in the final defeat, and demonstrating his tactical versatility as he alternated between playing on the right and the left flanks.

Antonio Benarrivo played with the national side until 1997, making his final appearance on 29 October, against Russia.