Antonio Trebiciani, the influential Roma youth academy coach who developed some of the club's greatest players, has died at the age of 88. Born in Ostia, Trebiciani spent much of his career at Roma's Trigoria academy, where he became the most successful coach in the club's Primavera history. He won three Primavera titles between 1973 and 1978, and claimed back-to-back Coppa Italia Primavera victories in 1973–74 and 1974–75.
Trebiciani's impact on Roma extended beyond youth development. In 1973, he stepped in to manage the first team after Helenio Herrera's departure, guiding Roma through the final six matches of the season, recording four draws and two defeats—results sufficient to secure Serie A survival on goal difference. More significantly, he was instrumental in nurturing the careers of legendary Roma players, having launched Agostino Di Bartolomei, discovered Bruno Conti, and overseen the early development of Claudio Ranieri.
AS Roma released an official statement: "The AS Roma expresses its condolences for the passing of Antonio Trebiciani, historic manager of the Youth Sector and guide of the First Team in 1973. Through his work he contributed to the growth of generations of footballers, leaving a profound mark on the Club's history. All of AS Roma shares the pain of his family and loved ones."
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AS Roma is mourning the death of Antonio Trebiciani, a legendary figure in the club's youth academy, who has passed away at the age of 88. Trebiciani served as head coach of Roma's first team in 1973 and spent much of his career developing generations of young players at Trigoria, leaving a profound mark on the club's history. Forza Roma reports that Trebiciani was the most successful coach in Roma's Primavera history, winning three youth titles between 1973 and 1978, along with back-to-back Coppa Italia Primavera victories in 1973–74 and 1974–75. During his brief spell managing the senior side in 1973, he guided Roma through the final six matches of the season, securing Serie A survival on goal difference. He was instrumental in nurturing the careers of Roma legends including Agostino Di Bartolomei, Bruno Conti, and Claudio Ranieri. AS Roma released an official statement expressing its condolences to Trebiciani's family and loved ones, acknowledging his lasting contributions to the club's identity and history.
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“Un pezzo di storia della Roma se ne va. È morto Antonio Trebiciani. Nato a Ostia, si è spento all'età di 88 anni un uomo che ha dedicato gran parte della sua vita ai colori giallorossi. La sua avventura nel mondo del calcio, però, inizia dall'altra sponda del Tevere: muove i primi passi da…”
Read the full article in Italian at Forza Roma.
