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Fabio Cannavaro
Captaining Italy to the 2006 World Cup and winning the Ballon d’Or as a defender.
UEFA Cup · World Cup captain
- Born
- 13 September 1973
- Birthplace
- Naples, Italy
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Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro is an Italian former centre-back and coach, known for anticipation, tackling and aerial timing.
Early life
Naples childhood
Grew up in Naples and entered Napoli’s youth system.
Early experience
Developed around the club during its successful Diego Maradona era.
Career
- 1990s
Napoli and Parma
Established himself in Serie A and won European honours with Parma.
- 2000s
Major clubs
Played for Inter, Juventus and Real Madrid.
- 2010s onward
Coaching
Moved into coaching after a final playing spell in the United Arab Emirates.
Achievements
UEFA Cup
Won with Parma.
World Cup captain
Led Italy’s defence through its title-winning campaign.
Ballon d’Or
Won an award usually associated with attacking players.
Beyond football
Football family
His brother Paolo also became a professional defender.
Naples foundation
Co-founded a charitable organisation with Ciro Ferrara.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗UEFA: Ballon d’Or winners ↗Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
