2011–12 Juventus FC season facts for kids
| 2011–12 season | ||||
| Chairman | Andrea Agnelli | |||
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| Head coach | Antonio Conte | |||
| Stadium | Juventus Stadium | |||
| Serie A | 1st | |||
| Coppa Italia | Runners-up | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Matri (10) All: Marchisio, Matri, and Vučinić (10) |
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| Highest home attendance | 40,944 vs Atalanta (13 May 2012, Serie A) |
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| Lowest home attendance | 23,078 vs Bologna (8 December 2011, Coppa Italia) |
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| Average home attendance | 38,111 | |||
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The 2011–12 season was a really special year for Juventus Football Club. It was their 114th year as a club and their fifth year in Italy's top football league, Serie A. This season, Juventus won their first league title since 2006. They had won two titles before that (in 2005 and 2006), but those were taken away because of a big football scandal called Calciopoli. So, this win felt like a fresh start!
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Season Highlights
The season began with a big change: Antonio Conte, a former Juventus captain and a fan favorite, became the new manager on May 31, 2011. It was his first time managing a major Serie A club. He had previously led smaller teams like Siena and Bari to promotions.
Conte's arrival brought new energy. Key players like Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal, both amazing midfielders, joined the team. This season also marked the opening of the brand new Juventus Stadium. It opened on September 11 with a big 4–1 win against Parma.
In the first half of the league, Juventus had important wins against strong teams like Milan and Inter in October. Even though some people worried about the team not having a main striker, the players still scored lots of goals.
Juventus climbed to first place and secured the league title in the second-to-last game of the season. They won 2–0 against Cagliari. This was their first league title in nine years! What's even more amazing is that Juventus finished the entire season without losing a single game in the league. This set a new record for the 20-team league format in Italy.
The team also made it to the Coppa Italia final. However, they lost 2–0 to Napoli. This was their only loss of the entire season. This final match was also the last game for the legendary Juventus player Alessandro Del Piero. He had scored his final goal for the club just seven days earlier in a 3–1 win against Atalanta.
After a 3–1 victory in the final league match against Atalanta, Juventus became the first team to go through a 38-game Serie A season without any defeats.
Club Information
The club is owned by the Agnelli family through their company Exor S.p.A.. The chairman of Juventus during this season was Andrea Agnelli. The team played their home games at the Juventus Stadium, which holds about 41,000 fans.
Coaching Staff
- Head coach: Antonio Conte
- Assistant coach: Angelo Alessio
- Goalkeepers' coach: Claudio Filippi
- Field assistant: Massimo Carrera
- Field cooperator: Cristian Stellini
- Fitness coach: Paolo Bertelli
Medical Staff
- Medical Affairs Coordinator: Fabrizio Tencone
- Sanitary manager: Gianluca Stesina
- Doctor: Luca Stefanini
- Responsible for Youth Sector: Antonio Giordano
- Masseurs/Physiotherapists: Alfonso Casano, Dario Garbiero, Marco Luison, Emanuele Randelli, Gianluca Scolaro
- Chiropractor: Elio Cavedoni
Sport Department
- Head of Sports: Fabio Paratici
- General Secretary: Maurizio Lombardo
- Team Manager: Matteo Fabris
- Chief Scout: Mauro Sandreani
- Under 20 Chief Scout: Carlos Macias Vargas
- Academy Sports Director: Giovanni Rossi
- Academy Organization Director: Gianluca Pessotto
- Academy Secretary: Alessandro Badii
Team Kits
The kits for the 2011–12 season were made by Nike. The main sponsor for the home kit was Betclic, while Balocco sponsored the away and third kits.
The home kit featured the classic black and white stripes, but with a cool new 3D effect. The away shirt was a bright pink with a large black star. The white away kit from the previous season was used as the third kit, but with new shorts and socks. The official jersey numbers for the players were announced on August 20, 2011.
Players
Squad Overview
The Juventus squad for the 2011–12 season included many talented players. Here are some of the key players:
- Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (who was also the vice-captain), Alex Manninger, and Marco Storari.
- Defenders: Giorgio Chiellini (another vice-captain), Martín Cáceres, Fabio Grosso, Paolo De Ceglie, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, and Stephan Lichtsteiner.
- Midfielders: Simone Pepe, Claudio Marchisio, Eljero Elia, Simone Padoin, Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal, Emanuele Giaccherini, Miloš Krasić, Marcelo Estigarribia, and Luca Marrone.
- Forwards: The legendary captain Alessandro Del Piero, Mirko Vučinić, Fabio Quagliarella, Marco Borriello, and Alessandro Matri.
Some players also moved to or from the club during the season. For example, Marco Motta, Michele Pazienza, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Luca Toni, Frederik Sørensen, and Amauri left the team at different points.
Competitions
Serie A: The League Title!
Juventus had an incredible run in the Serie A league. They played 38 games, winning 23 of them and drawing 15. They did not lose a single league match, which was a historic achievement! They scored 68 goals and only let in 20 goals. This amazing performance led them to finish in 1st place with 84 points.
Here's a quick look at their league journey:
- Home Wins: 13
- Home Draws: 6
- Home Losses: 0
- Away Wins: 10
- Away Draws: 9
- Away Losses: 0
Their biggest league win was a fantastic 5–0 victory against Fiorentina.
Coppa Italia: A Strong Run
Juventus also competed in the Coppa Italia cup. As one of the top teams, they started directly in the Round of 16.
- Round of 16: They beat Bologna 2–1 in extra time.
- Quarter-finals: They had a strong 3–0 win against Roma.
- Semi-finals: They faced Milan in a two-leg match. They won the first leg 2–1 away and drew the second leg 2–2 at home, winning 4–3 on total goals to reach the final.
- Final: In the final match, Juventus played against Napoli. Unfortunately, they lost 0–2. This was their only loss in any competition during the entire season.
Season Statistics
Juventus played a total of 43 games across all competitions. They won 26 games, drew 16, and lost only 1 game (the Coppa Italia final).
- Goals Scored: 77
- Goals Conceded: 26
- Clean Sheets (games without letting in a goal): 21
Top Goalscorers
Three players were the top scorers for Juventus this season, each scoring 10 goals:
- Claudio Marchisio (9 goals in Serie A, 1 in Coppa Italia)
- Mirko Vučinić (9 goals in Serie A, 1 in Coppa Italia)
- Alessandro Matri (10 goals in Serie A)
Other important goal scorers included Arturo Vidal (7 goals), Simone Pepe (6 goals), and Alessandro Del Piero (5 goals).
