Sergio Brio

Juventus legend and one of only six players to win all UEFA club competitions.

Sergio Brio (born 19 August 1956) is an Italian former footballer, in the role of centre back, who played for Juventus from the mid 1970s to the ending 1980s having won, among others, four Serie A titles.

Quick Facts

Born: 19 August 1956
Birthplace: Lecce, Italy
Height: 1.90 m / 6 ft 3 in
Position: Centre-back
Total caps: 340
Total goals: 21

Lore & Background

Brio is one of only six players in European football history – with Antonio Cabrini, Gaetano Scirea, Stefano Tacconi, Danny Blind and Arnold Mühren – to have won all international club competitions.

Reader's Guide

Brio began his career with U.S. Lecce during the 1973–74 season, moved to Juventus for 1974–75 without an appearance, was loaned to Pistoiese from 1975 to 1978, then returned to Juventus. He made his Serie A debut on 18 March 1979, captained the club from 1989 to 1990, and retired after the 1989–90 season. He made 378 appearances for Juventus in all competitions, scoring 24 goals (16 in Serie A over 243 appearances). He won four Serie A titles, three Italian Cups, a European Cup, a Cup Winners' Cup, an UEFA Cup, a European Super Cup, and an Intercontinental Cup. After retiring, he worked as an assistant coach under Giovanni Trapattoni and was head coach of R.A.E.C. Mons from 2003 to 2004.

Did You Know?

Brio never made an appearance for the Italy national side, as manager Enzo Bearzot preferred Fulvio Collovati and Pietro Vierchowod in his position.
He was a member of the Italy Olympic squad under Dino Zoff during the late 80s.
Brio was known for his strength, tenacity, physicality, and ability in the air, often a goal threat on set pieces.
He was often likened to fellow stopper Francesco Morini, whose role he inherited at Juventus.