Gaetano Scirea

Italy · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1977-1986

Gentleman sweeper famed for graceful covering and composed build-up play

82.9OVR#41 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“A legend of football and a man who to this day still represents an example for all players.”
— Fabio Grosso, Juventus defender · source

Category averages

  • Speed64.8
  • Shooting59.4
  • Passing75.6
  • Ball Control79.5
  • Movement74.6
  • Football IQ90.8
  • Defending Skill90.2
  • Physical75.1
  • Mental91.2
  • Career92.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Defensive Positioning96
  2. Consistency96
  3. Loyalty96
  4. Anticipation95
  5. Spatial Awareness95
  6. Concentration95
  7. Decision Making94
  8. Interceptions94
  9. Tactical Discipline94
  10. Longevity94

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.8

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed63
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run53
  • Change of Pace66

Shooting 59.4

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power68
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys52
  • Curve62
  • Penalties58
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity50
  • Acrobatics44

Passing 75.6

  • Short Passing89
  • Long Passing84
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 79.5

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance89

Movement 74.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind60
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation95
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 90.8

  • Decision Making94
  • Spatial Awareness95
  • Game Management92
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 90.2

  • Defensive Positioning96
  • Marking90
  • Interceptions94
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap89

Physical 75.1

  • Strength74
  • Stamina79
  • Agility73
  • Balance86
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression62

Mental 91.2

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration95
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 92.4

  • Consistency96
  • Longevity94
  • Achievements86
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty96

Profile

Born
25 May 1953
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1972–1988
Prime
1977-1986

Club career

  • 1972–1974 Atalanta
  • 1974–1988 Juventus

Honours

World Cup 1

1982 Italy

European Cup / Champions League 1

1985 Juventus

Europa League 1

1977 Juventus

League title · Serie A Juventus 7

1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1983–84, 1985–86

Intercontinental Cup 1

1985

UEFA Super Cup 1

1984

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1983–84

Coppa Italia 2

1978–79, 1982–83

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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