17 Facts About Gianluigi Donnarumma

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Gianluigi Donnarumma was born on 25 February 1999 and is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Italy national team.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma was named Serie A's Best Goalkeeper of the Year, IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper and won the Yashin Trophy.

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Internationally, Gianluigi Donnarumma broke the record as the youngest Italian to ever play for the U21 team, aged 17 years and 28 days in March 2016.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma represented Italy at UEFA Euro 2020, helping the team win the tournament and winning the Player of the Tournament award.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma grew up in the football academy of ASD Club Napoli in his native Castellammare di Stabia, which he joined in 2003.

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In March 2015, Gianluigi Donnarumma signed his first professional contract with Milan, effective from 1 July 2015 until 30 June 2018.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma's subsequent starting appearance against Sassuolo in the final of the TIM Trophy saw him save two penalties in the shootout to secure Milan's victory.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma kept another clean sheet in his first match in new Serie A season against Crotone.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma appeared in all but one game in Serie A and 11 times in the Europa League as Milan finished second and reached the round of 16, respectively.

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On 26 May 2021, Milan director of football Paolo Maldini confirmed that Gianluigi Donnarumma would leave Milan when his contract expired on 30 June.

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On 16 June 2021, Gianluigi Donnarumma agreed to a five-year contract with Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, as reported by Fabrizio Romano and The Guardian.

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On 15 July 2021, Gianluigi Donnarumma officially joined PSG and signed a five-year contract until 30 June 2026.

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On 29 November 2021, Gianluigi Donnarumma won the Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best performing goalkeeper of the year.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma was the starting goalkeeper for Italy's under-17 team at the 2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

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In June 2021, Gianluigi Donnarumma was included in Italy's squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma was born in Castellammare di Stabia in the Province of Naples, the son of Alfonso and Marinella.