Luca Bucci made his Serie A debut playing for Parma, in a league match against Udinese on 29 August 1993.
10 Facts About Luca Bucci
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Luca Bucci soon achieved prominence during a particularly successful stint with the club, winning an UEFA Supercup in 1993, and an UEFA Cup in 1995; he received runners-up medals in the Coppa Italia, in the Cup Winners' Cup, in the Supercoppa Italiana, and in Serie A with the club.
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Luca Bucci was the starting keeper for Parma when they won the UEFA cup in 1995.
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Luca Bucci started the season as the starting keeper for the first seven games.
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However, he only managed to play in half of the games, while the club was eventually relegated, with Luca Bucci leaving at the end of season.
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Uncapped, Bucci was called by Italy manager Arrigo Sacchi as Italy's third goalkeeper for the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, behind Gianluca Pagliuca and Luca Marchegiani, making no appearances.
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Luca Bucci was a back-up goalkeeper for Italy at UEFA Euro 1996.
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In total, Luca Bucci made three senior appearances for Italy between 1994 and 1996.
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In spite of his relatively short stature for a goalkeeper, Luca Bucci was a reliable and physically strong keeper, who was known for his consistency, athleticism, explosiveness, agility, and acrobatic style of play; although he had a reserved character, he was a confident and resolute goalkeeper, with a strong temper, who often stood out for his instinctive and aggressive playing style.
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Furthermore, Luca Bucci was highly competent with the ball at his feet, and often functioned as a sweeper-keeper in teams which relied on a zonal marking system and high defensive lines.