Fabio Cannavaro

Italian football manager and World Cup-winning defender · age 52

Fabio Cannavaro photo

life in chapters

7 milestones from birth to now, with Fabio's age at every one.

1970s

  1. Birth

    Born September 13, 1973

2000s

  1. age 32 Career milestone

    Captains Italy to victory at the 2006 FIFA World Cup

    captain

    Cannavaro lifted the World Cup trophy as Italy's captain after beating France on penalties in the final in Berlin.

  2. age 33 Award

    Wins the 2006 Ballon d'Or

    winner

    Cannavaro was named the year's best player, a rare honour for a defender.

  3. age 33 Award

    Named 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year

    winner

    Cannavaro capped his landmark year by winning FIFA's top individual honour.

2010s

  1. age ~38 Career milestone

    Retires from professional football

    player

    Cannavaro ended his playing career after a spell with Al-Ahli in Dubai, having earned 136 caps for Italy.

2020s

  1. age 52 Career milestone

    Appointed head coach of Uzbekistan

    head coach

    Uzbekistan hired Cannavaro to lead the team into its first-ever World Cup appearance.

  2. age 52 Career milestone

    Leads Uzbekistan at its debut World Cup

    head coach

    Cannavaro guided Uzbekistan through its first FIFA World Cup, beginning against Colombia on 18 June 2026.

age 52 now

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