Left-back for U.S. Cremonese (1973-1975), Atalanta (1975-76), Juventus F.C. (1976-1989) and Bologna F.C. 1909 (1989-1991); in all 416 games and 38 goals.
Won six Serie A (1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986), 2 Coppa Italia (1979, 1983), the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1984), the UEFA Super Cup (1984), the European Cup (1985), the Intercontinental Cup (1985) and the UEFA Cup (1977) with Juventus F.C..
73 appearances for Italy National Football Team (1978-1987); scored 9 goals. Member of the Euro 1980, and the Argentina '78, Spain '82 and Mexico '86 squads.
Named in the 1978 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament.
Won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award in 1978.
One's players to have won all international UEFA club competitions.
Father of Martina and Edoardo, with his 1st wife Consuelo Benzi.