Fabio Cannavaro

Birthday: September 13, 1973
Age: 52
Height: 5'9" (176 cm)
Net Worth: $25M

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About

Fabio Cannavaro is a retired Italian professional football player and current coach of the Uzbekistan national team. During his playing career, he primarily played as a defender and is considered one of the greatest defenders of all time. Cannavaro is known for his leadership qualities, exceptional tackling ability, and aerial prowess. He captained the Italian national team to victory in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He has also played for major clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus, and Inter Milan.

Career Timeline

1993D$0.5M

Professional Debut with Napoli

Cannavaro made his Serie A debut with Napoli at age 20. This marked the beginning of his professional career as a promising young defender in Italian football.

1996C▲$2M+$1.5M

Transfer to Parma

Moved to Parma where he developed into a top-class defender. His performances attracted attention from bigger clubs and increased his market value significantly.

2002B▲$8M+$6M

Inter Milan Move

Transferred to Inter Milan, establishing himself as one of Serie A's best defenders. His leadership and defensive skills earned him recognition as a world-class center-back.

2004A▲$12M+$4M

Juventus Transfer and Captaincy

Joined Juventus and became captain, leading the team to Serie A titles. His reputation as one of Europe's elite defenders was cemented during this period.

2006S▲$18M+$6M

World Cup Victory and Ballon d'Or

Captained Italy to World Cup glory and won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first defender in a decade to win the award. This was the pinnacle of his playing career.

2007A▼$22M+$4M

Real Madrid Transfer

Moved to Real Madrid for €7 million, joining the Galácticos era. Though past his absolute peak, he remained a respected and influential defender at the highest level.

2011B▼$24M+$2M

Return to Italy Retirement

Returned to Italy and retired from playing at age 37. Transitioned into coaching, though with less success than his playing career.

2026B$25M+$1M

Coaching Uzbekistan National Team

Currently coaching Uzbekistan's national team. Remembered as one of football's greatest defenders and 2006 World Cup hero, though his coaching career has been modest compared to his playing legacy.