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'''Fabio Cannavaro''' {{postnominals|post-noms=[[Order of Merit of the Italian Republic|Ufficiale OMRI]]}} ({{IPA-|it|ˈfaːbjo kannaˈvaːro}}; born 13 September 1973) is an Italian professional [[association football|football]] coach and former player. He is regarded as one of the greatest [[Defender (association football)|defender]]s of all time.<ref name="Cannavaro deserves Ballon d'Or">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6185490.stm|title=Cannavaro 'deserves' Ballon d'Or|publisher=BBC Sport|first=John|last=Sinnott|date=27 November 2006|access-date=9 December 2016}}</ref><ref name="fourfourtwo">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/101-greatest-football-players-last-25-years-full-list|title=Ranked! The 101 greatest football players of the last 25 years: full list|edition=253|work=[[FourFourTwo]]|date=13 February 2018|accessdate=22 December 2023}}</ref>

At [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]], under manager [[Dino Zoff]], Cannavaro had a strong tournament, playing as centre-back alongside either Alessandro Nesta, [[Mark Iuliano]] or Paolo Maldini in [[Formation (association football)#3–5–2|3–5–2 formation]]. The Italian defence only conceded two goals ''en route'' to the [[UEFA Euro 2000 final|final]]: one against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]], and one against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]], both in the group stage, keeping three clean sheets in total. The ''Azzurri'' reached the final after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time. Italy led the then-world champions France 1–0 going into injury time. However, [[Sylvain Wiltord]] equalised in the final minute of injury time, and an extra-time [[golden goal]] from [[David Trezeguet]] gave France the title. Cannavaro was elected as part of the Team of the Tournament for his performances.<ref name="Storie di Calcio: Fabio Cannavaro"/>

On 24 October 2015, Cannavaro was named new head coach of Saudi Arabian club [[Al-Nassr FC|Al-Nassr]] replacing [[Jorge Orosmán da Silva|Jorge da Silva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-italia.net/74750/al-nassr-hire-cannavaro|title=Al-Nassr hire Cannavaro &#124; Football Italia|date=24 October 2015 |publisher=football-italia.net|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> The following 11 February, he rescinded his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/it/news/94/calcio-internazionale/2016/02/11/20254682/fabio-cannavaro-saluta-larabia-rescissione-consensuale-con|title=Fabio Cannavaro saluta l'Arabia: rescissione consensuale con l'Al Nassr|publisher=Goal.com|language=it|date=11 February 2016|access-date=11 February 2016}}</ref>

On 22 April 2024, Cannavaro became the new manager of [[Serie A]] club [[Udinese Calcio|Udinese]] in substitution of [[Gabriele Cioffi]].<ref>{{cite news |publisher=Udinese Calcio |language=it |date=22 April 2024 |accessdate=22 April 2024 |title=Fabio Cannavaro nuovo allenatore dell’Udinesedell'Udinese |url=https://www.udinese.it/news/squadra/fabio-cannavaro-nuovo-allenatore-delludinese}}</ref> A few days after escaping relegation on the final matchday of the season following a dramatic 1–0 away win against [[Frosinone Calcio|Frosinone]], who were overtaken by Udinese and got relegated following that result, the club announced Cannavaro's departure from the club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nota ufficiale: Fabio Cannavaro |url=https://www.udinese.it/news/squadra/nota-ufficiale-fabio-cannavaro |access-date=2024-06-08 |publisher= Udinese Calcio |language=it}}</ref>

As a defender, Cannavaro was known in particular for his concentration, anticipation, awareness and positional sense. Despite his relatively small stature for a defender, he was highly regarded for his aerial ability, courtesy of his elevation, physical strength, athleticism, timing and heading accuracy, which enabled him to outjump larger players and made him particularly adept at defending crosses, or at scoring with his head from set-pieces.<ref name="urchin">{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/14/sport/football/fabio-cannavaro-world-cup-football/|title=Fabio Cannavaro: The street urchin who became a World Cup 'legend'|publisher=CNN|first1=Matthew|last1=Ponsford|first2=Layla|last2=Maghribi|date=6 June 2014|access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref><ref name="Cannavaro mister Pallone d'Oro">{{cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Primo_Piano/2006/11_Novembre/17/cannavaro.shtml|title=Cannavaro mister Pallone d'Oro|work=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|date=17 November 2006|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="temperament">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/13/giorgio-chiellini-italy-euro-2016|title=Giorgio Chiellini: 'I have a strong temperament but off the pitch I am more serene'|work=The Guardian|first=Paolo|last=Bandini|date=13 June 2016|access-date=31 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/euro2000/italy/player/Cannavaro.html|title=Profile: Fabio Cannavaro|publisher=ESPN FC|first=Mark|last=Thompson|date=13 July 2000|access-date=22 February 2017}}</ref><ref name="calm amid storm">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jul/02/worldcup2006.sport20|title=Cannavaro stays calm amid storm|work=The Guardian|first=Amy|last=Lawrence|date=2 July 2006|access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref> Throughout his career, he made a name for himself as a dynamic, consistent, tenacious and complete defender, known for his acceleration, speed, reactions, and agility, as well as his tackling ability, and in particular, his precise sliding challenges. Due to his wide range of skills, he excelled in a zonal marking system, but was also an excellent man-marker.<ref name="volo">{{cite web|url=http://www.corriere.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2016-2017/cards/volo-bonucci-classifica-8-migliori-difensori-italiani-sempre/sesto-cannavaro.shtml|title=Il volo di Bonucci e la classifica degli 8 migliori difensori italiani di sempre|work=Il Corriere della Sera|language=it|first=Mario|last=Sconcerti|date=23 November 2016|access-date=27 December 2016}}</ref><ref name="glance">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/1022803.stm|title=Italy squad at a glance|publisher=BBC|access-date=7 November 2015|date=14 November 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/euro2000/teams/italy/squad/742306.stm|title=BBC Sport: Euro 2000 Profile - Fabio Cannavaro|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/italy/squad/newsid_1859000/1859479.stm|title=Fabio Cannavaro|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 April 2002|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Dear Matteo Darmian">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-italia.net/85318/dear-matteo-darmian|title=Dear Matteo Darmian|publisher=Football Italia|first=Andrea|last=Tallarita|date=3 June 2016|access-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> During his time at Parma under manager [[Alberto Malesani]], he also stood out for his ability to press opposing forwards, which allowed the team to maintain a high three-man defensive line effectively.<ref name="Come giocava il Parma di Malesani">{{cite web |url=https://www.ultimouomo.com/come-giocava-il-parma-di-malesani/ |title=Come giocava il Parma di Malesani |publisher=L'Ultimo Uomo |language=it-IT |date=23 January 2018 |access-date=2 May 2024 }}</ref> Nicknamed ''Canna'' ("reed"), by his former Italy defensive teammate Paolo Maldini,<ref name="calm amid storm"/> as a reference to his surname and mental strength, in addition to his ability as a defender, Cannavaro was also known for his leadership, determination, strong temperament and charisma, both on and off the pitch, as well as his ability to organise his defence.<ref name="Cannavaro deserves Ballon d'Or"/><ref name="France and Italy"/><ref name="Italy from Albertini to Zola"/><ref name="Cannavaro mister Pallone d'Oro"/><ref name="calm amid storm"/> Cannavaro also attributes his positive character, calm composure under pressure and self-assurance in his abilities, as well as his diet, work-rate and discipline in training, as some of the key reasons for his success as a footballer, as well as his ability to inspire confidence in his teammates.<ref name="story"/><ref name="urchin"/><ref name="treccani2">{{cite web|url=http://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/fabio-cannavaro_%28Lessico-del-XXI-Secolo%29/|title=Cannavaro, Fabio|publisher=Enciclopedia Treccani: Lessico del XXI Secolo (2012)|language=it|access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref><ref name="Così si vincono i Mondiali">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.it/sport/calcio/italia-ritiro-cannavaro-come-vincere-mondiali-brasile-2014/|title=Fabio Cannavaro: "Così si vincono i Mondiali"|publisher=Panorama|language=it|first=Teobaldo|last=Semoli|date=20 May 2014|access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref>

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