Fabio Cannavaro
Personal information
Full name	Fabio Mamerto Cannavaro
Date of birth	September 13, 1973 (1973-09-13) (age 34)
Place of birth	Napoli, Italy
Height	1. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Naples ( Napoli, Neapolitan: Nàpule) is a historic City in southern Italy, the Capital of the Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest 76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Club information
Current club	Real Madrid
Number	5
Youth clubs
	Napoli
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1992–1995 1995–2002 2002–2004 2004–2006 2006–	Napoli Parma Internazionale Juventus Real Madrid	058 (1) 212 (4) 050 (2) 074 (17) 065 (1)
National team2
1993–1996 1997–	Italy U-21 Italy	021 (0) 116 (2)
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Fabio Mamerto Cannavaro, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI^[1][2] (born September 13, 1973 in Naples) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who plays for La Liga club Real Madrid C.F. and the Italian national team. There are currently five Italian orders of merit (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana that recognise contributions to the Italian Republic. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Naples ( Napoli, Neapolitan: Nàpule) is a historic City in southern Italy, the Capital of the Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The Primera División of the es Liga de Fútbol Profesional ( Professional Football League) commonly known as La Liga or The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition

Cannavaro was the first defender to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year, and the first defender since Matthias Sammer in 1996 to win the European Footballer of the Year award; both of these were achieved in 2006. The FIFA World Player of the Year is an Association football award given annually to the male and female player who are thought to be the best in the world based Matthias Sammer (born September 5 1967 in Dresden) is a retired German football player who is now a coach The "fr '''Ballon d'Or'''" ( French for " Golden Ball " often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award is an association football He was also selected in the FIFPro World XI squad twice, during 2005–06 and 2006–07. The Fédération Internationale Des Associations de Footballeurs Professionels, usually known by the abbreviation FIFPro, is a worldwide representative organization for professional ^[3]

Contents 1 Club career 1.1 Napoli 1.2 Parma 1.3 Internazionale 1.4 Juventus 1.5 Real Madrid 2 International career 2.1 2006 World Cup 2.2 Euro 2008 2.3 International goals 3 Personal 4 Controversy 5 FIFA World Player of the Year 6 Honours 6.1 Clubs 6.1.1 FC Parma 6.1.2 Juventus 6.1.3 Real Madrid 6.2 International 6.3 Personal 7 References 8 External links

Club career

Napoli

Cannavaro was born in Naples to Gelsomina and Pasquale Cannavaro, his mother worked as a maid, while his father was a bank clerk; his father also played football for provincial side Giugliano. Naples ( Napoli, Neapolitan: Nàpule) is a historic City in southern Italy, the Capital of the Società Sportiva Calcio Giugliano is an Italian football club based in Giugliano in Campania, Campania. ^[4] As a youngster Cannavaro played for a team from Bagnoli before being quickly spotted by the scouts of his childhood team Napoli. Bagnoli is a western seaside suburb of Naples, well beyond the confines of the original city Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as simply Napoli or the abbreviation SSC Napoli, is an Italian professional football club based

At the time when Cannavaro was in the youth system, Napoli were enjoying the most successful period to date of their history, with players such as Diego Maradona and Ciro Ferrara. Ciro Ferrara (born February 11, 1967) is an Italian former football defender, who spent most of his career at Juventus. Fabio had a duty as ball boy at the Stadio San Paolo and his progress was such that he became a member of the first team alongside some of his childhood idols. Stadio San Paolo is a multi-use Stadium in the western suburb of Fuorigrotta of Naples, Italy, and is the third largest football stadium Cannavaro's debut in Serie A came on 7 March 1993, at the Stadio Delle Alpi in Turin for a game against Juventus. Serie A (officially known as the Lega Calcio Serie A TIM for Sponsorship reasons is a professional league competition for football clubs located Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus The Stadio delle Alpi is a football and athletics stadium in Turin, Italy, and was the home of both Juventus and Torino

The post-Maradona Napoli were in desperate need of funds and were soon forced to sell Cannavaro to Parma F.C.. Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, team that

Parma

At Parma, Cannavaro initially began to win plaudits from a wider audience and establish himself as an extremely talented defender. Together with his defensive partner Lilian Thuram and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, Gialloblù became renowned as the team with one of the best defences in Serie A. Lilian Thuram (born Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien, January 1 1972 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, FWI) is a retired French professional Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian FIFA World Cup -winning Goalkeeper who currently plays for Italian Serie Under the guidance of coach Carlo Ancelotti, they helped the club to its best ever league finish in 1997, finishing second, a point behind the champions Juventus. Carlo Ancelotti (born June 10, 1959 in Reggiolo) is a former footballer and the current manager of AC Milan In 1998-99, Parma won the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia amongst other trophies. The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA. For the Italian rugby competition see Coppa Italia (rugby The Coppa Italia ( Italy Cup, officially known as TIM Cup Fabio's individual prowess was recognised in the form of the Albo d'Oro (or Oscar del Calcio: Migliore difensore): literally the oscar for best defender in Italy award. Cannavaro was named runner-up 3 years in a row (2000, 2001, 2002) as the Migliore difensore. Note that Fabio would later win this award in 2005.

Internazionale

In the summer of 2002, Cannavaro joined Inter Milan for a fee of €23 million. Football Club Internazionale Milano, most commonly referred to as simply Internazionale, or Inter, is an Italian professional football club During his spell with the club he reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2002-03 and also finished runners up in Serie A. Serie A (officially known as the Lega Calcio Serie A TIM for Sponsorship reasons is a professional league competition for football clubs located His second season was not as productive and he missed a large chunk of it through injury.

Juventus

After a two year stint at the Nerazzurri, he signed for Juventus on summer transfer window deadline day. The deal also involved the exchange of Fabian Carini who left for Milan and an additional €10m. Héctor Fabián Carini Hernández (born 26 December 1979 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan football Goalkeeper who currently Milan (Milano Milan (listen) is one of the largest cities in Italy, located in the plains of Lombardy. By coming to Turin, he re-joined his ex-Parma teammates Lilian Thuram and Gigi Buffon and reform one of the most successful defensive line-ups in Serie A, thus enabling Cannavaro to win his first scudetto with Juventus in 2005 and a second the following season in 2006. Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, team that Lilian Thuram (born Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien, January 1 1972 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, FWI) is a retired French professional Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian FIFA World Cup -winning Goalkeeper who currently plays for Italian Serie Juventus captain Cannavaro won l'Oscar del Calcio: Migliore difensore, the Football Oscar, for his exceptional debut season at the Turin giants.

After the 2006 World Cup, the Calciopoli trial verdicts relegated Juventus FC to Serie B and stripped the club of its 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 Scudetti. The 2006 Italian football scandal (Italian more common names Calciopoli or Moggiopoli, sometimes referred to as Calciocaos) involved Italy 's Cannavaro, mindful of his age and the imminent prospect of two years of the club not being able to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, decided to leave Juventus. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club Cannavaro said that "Even if I know this may be hard to believe, I would have stayed at Juventus had they remained in Serie A – even with a 30-point deduction. "[1].

Real Madrid

He accompanied one of his team mates, Emerson and in doing so re-joined his former Juve coach Fabio Capello at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, the home of Real Madrid. For the player known as Emerson currently playing for APOEL FC who had played for Middlesbrough please see Emerson Moisés Costa. Fabio Capello (born 18 June 1946 in Pieris, San Canzian d'Isonzo, Gorizia) is an Italian football manager and former professional The Santiago Bernabéu is a football Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Although no fee was confirmed by either club, press speculation has often set the combined transfer's worth at roughly 20 million euros.

On July 25, Fabio Cannavaro officially became a Real Madrid player, with a three year contract and the number 5 jersey. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler He scored his first goal for the club on August 18, 2006 in a friendly match against Real Betis. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Real Betis Balompié is a Spanish football club in Sevilla founded in 1907 On June 17, 2007, Fabio Cannavaro & Real Madrid clinched the La Liga title, Real's first in four years and their 30th overall. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Primera División of the es Liga de Fútbol Profesional ( Professional Football League) commonly known as La Liga or Real Madrid won the title again in 2008.

International career

Fabio Cannavaro's first taste of international success came over a decade ago under coach Cesare Maldini with Italy's U-21 side, winning consecutive European Under-21 Football Championship titles in 1994 and 1996. Cesare Maldini (born February 5, 1932) is an Italian football coach and former player The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body UEFA In 1996, he participated in the Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

In the national team, Cannavaro and Alessandro Nesta have combined very effectively to form the basis of the Italian central defence for 10 years. Alessandro Nesta, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born March 19 1976 in Rome) is an Italian World Cup -winning footballer. He has played for his country in the 1998, 2002, and 2006 World Cups, as well as Euro 2000 and Euro 2004. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Football Championship, which is held every four years and organized by The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship (or just Euro 2004) was the twelfth edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football Cannavaro made his international debut in January 1997 against Northern Ireland and has since earned 116 caps. A cap is an appearance for a select team such as a school county or international team in sports Only Paolo Maldini (126 caps) has appeared in more games for Italy. Paolo Cesare Maldini ( born 26 June 1968 in Milan) is a legendary Italian footballer who has played his entire career for

Cannavaro's first international tournament came at 1998 FIFA World Cup under his mentor Paolo Maldini, and the squad was coached by Maldini's father Cesare. The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled Cesare Maldini (born February 5, 1932) is an Italian football coach and former player Italy went out in the quarter-finals to hosts and eventual champions France; Cannavaro suffered a cut on his forehead from an elbow by Stephane Guivarc'h during the match. Stéphane Guivarc'h (born 6 September 1970 in Concarneau, Finistère) is a French former football player The match was decided by a penalty shoot-out after the teams were tied 0-0.

In Euro 2000, it was Les Bleus who once again shattered Italy's dreams. The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Football Championship, which is held every four years and organized by Cannavaro had a strong tournament and the Azzurri reached the final, where they led the then world champions 1-0 going into injury time. Near the end of regular time, Sylvain Wiltord found the equalizer, and an extra-time golden goal from David Trézéguet gave France the title. Sylvain Wiltord (born May 10, 1974 in Neuilly-sur-Marne) is a French football forward whose parents come from The golden goal is a method used to decide the winner of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of regulation time David Sergio Trezeguet (david sɛʀʒjo tʀezeˈgɛ (born 15 October, 1977 in Rouen, France) is a French football Striker

At the 2002 FIFA World Cup he was credited with holding the defence together, almost single-handedly after Alessandro Nesta was injured against Croatia. The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. Alessandro Nesta, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born March 19 1976 in Rome) is an Italian World Cup -winning footballer. Italy however went out in the second round, losing to co-hosts and eventual semi-finalists South Korea, again to a golden goal[2].

Cannavaro had a hard act to follow when he took over as captain from Maldini after the 2002 World Cup, but he quickly won the team over with his constant smile, laid-back Neapolitan approach and inspiring performances. After Maldini's international retirement he first captained Italy in a match at Napoli and received a standing ovation on the pitch where he sported the local side's colours between 1991 and 1995. [3]

Cannavaro's first international goal was scored on May 30, 2004 against Tunisia, Italy won 4-0. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Euro 2004 which was hosted by Portugal turned out to be a disappointment. The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship (or just Euro 2004) was the twelfth edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football Cannavaro picked up yellow cards during the two draws with Denmark (0-0) and Sweden (1-1), forcing him to sit out the final group game. Italy defeated Bulgaria 2-1, but failed to advance on goal difference[4].

2006 World Cup

Cannavaro captained Italy throughout their 2006 World Cup campaign. One of his key performances came against Germany in the World Cup Semi-Finals 2006. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament His crowning moment was lifting the World Cup on July 9, 2006, the night of his 100th cap. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Cannavaro did not receive a single yellow or red card during the 690 minutes he played in the tournament. Misconduct in association football is any conduct by a player which is deemed by the referee to warrant a disciplinary sanction (caution or dismissal in accordance

Along with Buffon, Cannavaro played every minute of every match in the tournament for Italy. The Italian defence conceded only two goals throughout the entire tournament, an own-goal against the United States and a penalty in the final against France. The United States men's national soccer team is the national Soccer team of the United States for men and is controlled by the United States Soccer The French national football team represents the nation of France in international football.

Cannavaro earned a spot on the All-Star Team at the end of the competition - awarded by FIFA's Technical Study Group - alongside six other Italian teammates, Gianluigi Buffon, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Toni, Francesco Totti and Gianluca Zambrotta. At the end of each FIFA World Cup final tournament several awards are attributed to the players and teams which have distinguished from the rest in different aspects of the game Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian FIFA World Cup -winning Goalkeeper who currently plays for Italian Serie Gennaro Ivan "Rino" Gattuso, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born January 9 1978 in Corigliano Calabro) is an Italian World Andrea Pirlo, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born May 19, 1979 in Flero, Lombardy) is an Italian World Cup and Champions Luca Toni Varchetta Delle Cave, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born May 26, 1977 in Pavullo nel Frignano, Modena) is an Italian Francesco Totti, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born September 27 1976 in Rome) is a World Cup -winning footballer who plays for Italian Gianluca Zambrotta, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born February 19, 1977 in Como, Lombardy, Italy) is an Italian He was runner-up in the race for the Golden Ball, finishing behind French captain Zinedine Zidane; it was a close contest with Zidane polling 2012 points to Cannavaro's 1977. At the end of each FIFA World Cup final tournament several awards are attributed to the players and teams which have distinguished from the rest in different aspects of the game

Euro 2008

On June 2, 2008, Fabio Cannavaro got injured during Italy's first training session for Euro 2008. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football Cannavaro sustained the knock following a tackle by fellow defender Giorgio Chiellini and was carried off the field on a stretcher. Giorgio Chiellini (born August 14 1984 in Pisa) is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Juventus of the Italian Italy doctor Paolo Zeppilli said: "We have to do tests but it does not look like a minor injury. " Test had shown that he tore ligaments in his left ankle. Right after the examinations, Italian journalists awaited Cannavaro, who told them: "I'm going home," with a melancholic smile on his face. After the day was over, Roberto Donadoni called up Fiorentina's centre-back Alessandro Gamberini as his official replacement. Roberto Donadoni (born September 9, 1963 in Cisano Bergamasco, Province of Bergamo, Lombardy) is an Italian football ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Alessandro Gamberini (born August 27, 1981 in Bologna) is an Italian footballer for ACF Fiorentina of Serie A Cannavaro added he will stay with the squad to offer support. This would have been Cannavaro's third Euro tournament.

He has also put his plans to retire from the national team after EURO 2008 on hold and added that it has made him more determined to captain Italy through the 2010 World Cup. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, that is scheduled to take place between 11 June and

International goals

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	May 30, 2004	Radès, Tunisia	Tunisia	0–4	Win	Friendly
2. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Radès (رادس is a Harbour city in Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia. Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. The Tunisia national football team (منتخب تونس لكرة القدم nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage (The Eagles of Carthage, is the national team of Tunisia	February 6, 2008	Zurich, Switzerland	Portugal	3–1	Win	Friendly

Personal

His younger brother, Paolo Cannavaro, is also a defender, and plays for Napoli. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF finishing 4th at the last World Cup. Paolo Cannavaro (born 26 June 1981 in Naples) is an Italian footballer. The two brothers were first spotted by an English scout whilst Fabio was only twelve , Michael Hutchinson, who was working for Newcastle United at the time decided to personally train them as central defenders, using his experience, from being a professional central defender for 16 years. The two brothers played alongside each other at Parma from 2000 until 2002, when Fabio left for Inter. His mother, Gelsomina, worked as a maid and his father, Pasquale, was a bank clerk.

With his fellow Napoletano Ciro Ferrara, Cannavaro has helped establish a charity foundation, Fondazione Cannavaro Ferrara, specialising in the procurement of cancer research equipment and surgery for special cases of cancer for a hospital in their native Naples.

Fabio has also stated in a 2007 issue of League Magazine, when asked about women he has said that he has a fondness towards Asian women, that especially of Indian women and women from China. Saying "the most beautiful of women lie in Asia, that in India and China, they are truly walking goddesses".

Controversy

The night before the 1999 UEFA Cup Final, a video tape was released which showed Cannavaro being injected with a substance. The substance was found to be Neoton, and is not on the banned substance list. Therefore Cannavaro did nothing wrong. The video created extra controversy by Cannavaro making quirky remarks about substance abuse and seemingly being in a intoxicated state. No action was taken. ^[5]

FIFA World Player of the Year

On 18th December 2006 Fabio Cannavaro won the FIFA World Player of the Year award. The FIFA World Player of the Year is an Association football award given annually to the male and female player who are thought to be the best in the world based He was quoted as saying, 'It is not normal for a defender to be sitting between Zinedine Zidane (Three times winner) and Ronaldinho (Twice winner)'. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born March 21 1980 in Porto Alegre) commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer ^[3] Fabio Cannavaro is the first (and so far only) defender in football history to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year (Paolo Maldini was runner-up in 1995) and he is also the oldest recipient of the coveted award. The FIFA World Player of the Year is an Association football award given annually to the male and female player who are thought to be the best in the world based Paolo Cesare Maldini ( born 26 June 1968 in Milan) is a legendary Italian footballer who has played his entire career for

Honours

Clubs

FC Parma

• Coppa Italia : 1999, 2002

• Runner-up: 2001

• Supercoppa Italiana: 1999

• Runner-up: 1995, 2002

• UEFA Cup: 1999
• Serie A (runner-up): 1997

Juventus

• Serie A (Revoked due to calciopoli): 2005, 2006
• Supercoppa Italiana (runner-up): 2005

Real Madrid

• La Liga: 2006-07, 2007-08
• Supercopa de España (runner-up): 2007

International

• FIFA World Cup:
  • Winner: 2006
  • Appearances: 1998 2002 2006

• UEFA European Championship:
  • Runner-up: 2000
  • Appearnces: 2000 2004

• UEFA Under-21 European Championship:
  • Winner: 1994, 1996
  • Appearnces: 1994, 1998

Personal

• FIFA World Player of the Year 2006

• European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or) 2006

• World Soccer Player of the Year 2006

• 2006 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Award

• 2006 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament

• EURO 2000 Team of the Tournament

• Oscar del calcio (4)

- Serie A Footballer of the year: 2006

- Italian Footballer of the Year: 2006

- Serie A Defender of the Year: 2005, 2006

• Runner-up: 2000, 2001, 2002

• UEFA Team of the Year: 2006

• FIFPro World XI: 2006, 2007

Preceded by Ronaldinho	Ballon d'Or 2006	Succeeded by Kaká
Preceded by Cafu (Brazil)	FIFA World Cup winning captain 2006	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Ronaldinho	European Footballer of the Year 2006	Succeeded by Kaká
Preceded by Ronaldinho	World Soccer Player of the Year 2006	Succeeded by Kaká
Preceded by Ronaldinho	FIFA World Player of the Year 2006	Succeeded by Kaká
Preceded by Alberto Gilardino	Serie A Footballer of the Year 2006	Succeeded by Kaká
Preceded by Alberto Gilardino	Italian Footballer of the Year 2006	Succeeded by Francesco Totti
Preceded by Paolo Maldini	Serie A Defender of the Year 2005 ~ 2006	Succeeded by Marco Materazzi

References

External links

• Fabio Cannavaro profile at official Real Madrid website
• Fabio Cannavaro profile and stats at FootballDatabase
• Official website
• Fabio Cannavaro profile at official FIFA World Cup website
• FCF | Fondazione Cannavaro Ferrara (In Italian)
• Fabio Cannavaro profile at About.com

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