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Carrera began his career at Pro Sesto, but rose to fame with Bari enjoying five seasons before moving to Juventus in 1991. Under Giovanni Trapattoni he was deployed at right back, a role also held at Bari. He disputed an excellent first season, culminating with being called up by Arrigo Sacchi for the national team.
In 1994 with the arrival of Marcello Lippi he is deployed as sweeper, in place of Luca Fusi, becoming a pillar of the team, winning both the Scudetto and the Italian Cup. He also lifts the UEFA Cup at the end of the season.
Due to the arrival of skilled defenders Pietro Vierchowod and Paolo Montero, on the following seasons he starts more often from the bench, but offers valued contribution when called.
After 166 caps, and having won the Scudetto, the Coppa Italia, the Champions League, the UEFA Cup and the European Supercup in the summer of 1996 he is transferred to Atalanta.
He quickly became captain and leader of the Orobici, playing there for eight seasons and totaling 207 caps and 3 goals. He leaves Bergamo in 2003 for Naples and the following season, he settles in Treviso.
He stayed in Veneto for just a season and on October 28, 2005, already 41, signed for Pro Vercelli.
At the end of the 2007/08 season, at the age of 44, he decided to retire from playing to focus on coaching.
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