03 September 2023
September 3, 1989. Thirty-four years have now passed since the tragic passing of Gaetano Scirea, but the memory of the Juventus captain lives on and remains as strong as ever in the hearts of all Bianconeri supporters.
He was a gentleman on and off the field, a role model to follow, a Juventus icon and an undisputed pillar of the Italian national team. No adjective or word would ever be enough to describe Gaetano, who enjoyed an incredible career that was filled with trophies and without ever receiving a red card.
He spent 14 seasons wearing the Juventus shirt as his second skin, making over 500 appearances and scoring 32 goals. Along the way, he won seven Scudetti and a number of European titles as well.
He made 78 appearances for the national team and won the World Cup alongside his friend and Azzurri captain Dino Zoff.
Even today, we remember him as a man more than a player. Gaetano is and will forever be a symbol of Juventus' values.
We miss you, captain.
