Federico Gatti celebrated a significant milestone in his career as he made his 100th appearance for Juventus in their 2-0 victory over Verona. The defender, who has become a crucial part of Thiago Motta’s squad this season, joins an elite group of current Juventus players to reach this landmark, alongside Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, and Dusan Vlahovic.
Gatti’s journey with Juventus began in January 2022 when he was acquired from Frosinone. After completing a loan spell back at his former club, he officially joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2022. Since then, the Italian international has steadily grown in importance, earning the trust of the coaching staff and becoming an integral part of the team’s defensive lineup.
This season has been particularly impressive for Gatti, as he has become the most-used player in the squad, accumulating over 3,000 minutes on the pitch. His contributions have not been limited to defense alone; throughout his 100 appearances, Gatti has scored seven goals and provided two assists, demonstrating his value at both ends of the field.
Juventus acknowledged Gatti’s achievement on their official website, stating, “Congratulations Fede! One hundred appearances adorned with seven goals and two assists, from a player who has proven to be useful and decisive both defensively and offensively.”
The 26-year-old center-back took to Instagram to express his feelings about reaching this milestone: “100 appearances with these colors that are now tattooed on my heart.” His words reflect the deep connection he has formed with the club in a relatively short period.
Gatti’s statistics for the current season underscore his importance to the team:
-
Appearances: 37
-
Minutes played: 3,106
-
Goals: 1
-
Assists: 2
View this post on Instagram
