Fabio Cannavaro Italian Footballer Born 1973 in Naples
Fabio Cannavaro · association football player and association football coach · Italian
Biography
Italian footballer Fabio Cannavaro was born on 13 September 1973 in Naples. His club career on record includes Italy men's national association football team (1997–2010) and Parma Calcio 1913 (1995–2002).
Career
He is registered as a defender. He started out at S.S.C. Napoli Youth Sector in 1988, according to the records. Beyond S.S.C. Napoli Youth Sector, he has played for Italy men's national association football team, Parma Calcio 1913 and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. Italy men's national association football team is where he stayed longest, 1997 to 2010. At Italy men's national association football team (1997–2010), his team-mates on record include Gianluigi Buffon, Alessandro Del Piero and Alessandro Nesta. Parma Calcio 1913 team-mates from the same years include Gianluigi Buffon, Hernán Crespo and Marco Di Vaio.
Recognition
Fabio Cannavaro received the Ballon d'Or in 2006. Further recognition came with the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2000) and the FIFA World Player of the Year (2006). His awards record shows 4 wins and 2 nominations.
Personal life
He has 2 children on record.
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–1992 | S.S.C. Napoli Youth Sector | Defender |
| 1992–1995 | SSC Napoli | Defender |
| 1993–1996 | Italy national under-21 football team | Defender |
| 1995–2002 | Parma Calcio 1913 | Defender |
| 1997–2010 | Italy men's national association football team | Defender |
| 2002–2004 | Inter Milan | Defender |
| 2004–2006 | Juventus FC | Defender |
| 2006–2009 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Defender |
| 2009–2010 | Juventus FC | Defender |
| 2010–2011 | Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club | Defender |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ballon d'Or | Won | |
| 2006 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2006 | Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2000 | Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2007 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Nominated |
Fabio Cannavaro on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.3M @fabiocannavaroofficial
- Engagement rate
- 2.25% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 51,943
- Average comments
- 554 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Fabio Cannavaro?
Fabio Cannavaro is 53 years old, born on 13 September 1973 in Naples.
What is Fabio Cannavaro known for?
Fabio Cannavaro is a defender who has played for Italy men's national association football team and Parma Calcio 1913.
How tall is Fabio Cannavaro?
Fabio Cannavaro is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Fabio Cannavaro’s nationality?
Fabio Cannavaro is Italian, born in Naples.
Has Fabio Cannavaro won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Ballon d'Or (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q102027), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Original: Mech867 / Derivative work: Danyele · CC BY 4.0
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