Fabio Cannavaro is an Italian professional football coach and former player, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history. Born on September 13, 1973, in Naples, Italy, Cannavaro had a storied career that spanned over two decades, playing for several top-tier clubs and leading Italy to a World Cup victory in 2006. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
13 September 1973
Fabio Cannavaro was born in Naples, Italy, marking the beginning of a remarkable football career.
Early Career at Napoli
1991-1995
Cannavaro started his professional career at SSC Napoli, playing for the club's first team from 1993 and gaining valuable experience.
Success at Parma
1995-2002
Cannavaro joined Parma AC, where he won two Coppa Italia titles, the 1999 UEFA Cup, and the 1999 Supercoppa Italiana, establishing himself as a top defender.
Inter Milan
2002-2004
Cannavaro played for Inter Milan for two seasons, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled defender.
Juventus
2004-2006
Cannavaro joined Juventus, where he spent two successful seasons before moving to Real Madrid in 2006.
World Cup Victory
2006
Cannavaro led Italy to a World Cup victory over France, earning him the nickname 'Il Muro di Berlino' (The Berlin Wall) and numerous individual awards, including the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year and the Ballon d'Or.
Real Madrid
2006-2009
Cannavaro played for Real Madrid, winning consecutive La Liga titles in 2007 and 2008.
Return to Juventus
2009-2010
Cannavaro returned to Juventus for one season before joining Al-Ahli in Dubai.
Retirement
2011
Cannavaro retired from professional football, ending a distinguished playing career.
Coaching Career
2013-2014
Cannavaro began his coaching career as an assistant coach for Al-Ahli, later managing several clubs including Guangzhou Evergrande, Al Nassr, Tianjin Quanjian, Benevento, and Udinese.
Dinamo Zagreb
2024
Cannavaro became the head coach of Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb, marking a new chapter in his coaching career.
