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📅 Jan 14, 2026 • Live Profile
Antonio Benarrivo
Antonio Benarrivo
The Record Appearance Holder
🟡🔵 Parma Calcio
🇮🇹 Italy
81.2 FGA /100
258 Serie A Apps (Record)
🌍 World Cup Finalist
BornAug 21, 1968 (57)
Height1.70m
PositionLB / RB
FootRight
Career1986-2004

2025-26 Season Highs

Parma Apps362
UEFA Cups2
Cup Winners' Cup1
Italy23 caps

Form (Last 5)

W
W
W
D
W

🌍 1. Empire FGA Player Analysis

Antonio Benarrivo (born 21 August 1968) is a legendary Italian full-back and Parma's record holder for Serie A and European appearances. Joining in 1991, he spent 13 seasons at the club, winning 3 Coppa Italia titles, 2 UEFA Cups, the Cup Winners' Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. A model of consistency and professionalism, Benarrivo could play on either flank with equal proficiency. He earned 23 Italy caps and was a starter in the 1994 World Cup Final. His longevity and trophy cabinet place him among the greatest Italian full-backs of all time.

Empire Verdict: Parma's record appearance holder in Serie A. 362 total apps. Winner of 6 major trophies. 1994 World Cup Finalist. The definition of a modern, consistent full-back.
362Parma Apps
6Trophies
23Italy Caps
1994WC Final

🏆 Honours & Note

Parma: 2x UEFA Cup, 1x Cup Winners' Cup, 3x Coppa Italia, 1x UEFA Super Cup.
Italy: World Cup Runner-up 1994.

⚡ 2. Last 5 Matches

Verified performances up to January 2026

Parma -
- - -
🏆 Record
Retired
Serie A

📊 3. Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Automated Metrics (60%)

TAC (Tackling)88
MRK (Marking)86
POS (Positioning)90
STA (Stamina)92
WOR (Work Rate)94
TEC (Technique)84
CRO (Crossing)82
PAC (Pace)85
AGI (Agility)83
COM (Composure)86

Tier 2: Semi-Automated (30%)

DEC (Decisions)89
EXP (Experience)96
VERS (Versatility)92
INT (Interceptions)87
BAL (Balance)84
STR (Strength)76

Tier 3: Scout Assessment (10%)

LEG (Legacy)94
PRO (Professionalism)96
MEN (Metality)92
FOC (Focus)90
LOY (Loyalty)95
CONS (Consistency)98

🧠 4. 60-Philosophy Framework

SF12: Sacchi Modern FB (9.1)RJ12: Consistent Legend (9.4)DO12: Versatile Fullback (9.2)RO12: Defensive Mastery (9.0)SH12: Parma Stalwart (9.3)RD12: World Class Fullback (9.2)

School Averages

Sacchi Defense91
Consistency98
Parma Legacy94

🧪 5. Psychological Profile (Empire MCS)

Core Traits

ArchetypeThe Professional
MotivationExcellence
Consistency98
Professionalism96
Loyalty95

Analysis

Benarrivo was the picture of professionalism. His ability to perform at a world-class level for over a decade at one club is a testament to his elite mentality.

95 Mental Competence Score (MCS)

🤝 6. Development Timeline

Early Career (1986-1991)
Foundation — Brindisi and Padova development. Exit FGA: 72/100
Parma Dominance (1991-2004)
Legend — 13 seasons, 6 major trophies, 362 apps. Peak FGA: 88/100
1994 World Cup
Elite — Starting full-back in WC Final. Peak FGA: 90/100

📈 7. Career Statistics

ClubSeasonAppsG/CSAssistsFGA
ParmaTotal Career36253088.0

⚽ 8. Tactical Deep-Dive

Elite Strengths

StaminaElite
Work RateWorld-Class
ConsistencyExceptional

Growth Areas

AerialAdequate
StrengthGood

🎬 9. FGA Visual Scouting

Interactive scouting reel currently pending FGA visual verification.

📊 10. Comparison Radar

Antonio Benarrivo: Parma's record holder and model of consistency.

💎 11. Unique Selling Points (USP)

362Apps

Record

1994WC Finalist

Elite

6Trophies

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🔮 12. Transfer & Ceiling Projection

Expert Prediction:
Retired. The ultimate Parma full-back.

🌟 13. Iconic High-Stakes Matches

July 1994: World Cup Final Starter.
May 1999: UEFA Cup winner.
May 1993: Cup Winners' Cup winner.

🎲 14. Miscellaneous Stats & Facts

362 Total Apps
6 Major Trophies
Benarrivo's record of 258 Serie A apps for Parma stands as a monument to his incredible career.

🏆 Empire FGA Final Verdict

A- (Elite Legend)
Official Grade

"Parma's record appearance holder in Serie A. 362 total apps. Winner of 6 major trophies. 1994 World Cup Finalist. The definition of a modern, consistent full-back."