Fabio Cannavaro



Fabio Cannavaro, Cavaliere OMRI (born September 13, 1973) is an Italian FIFA World Cup-winning footballer and captain of Italy who currently plays for Napoli (Naples).

About Cannavaro

 * If Rio Ferdinand is worth £120,000 a week, Cannavaro is worth a hundred million a day.
 * Eamon Dunphy, on Fabio Cannavaro's performance during Germany 2006


 * Fabio being the first player presented has a special symbolic meaning, being that he is true number one with great leadership skills. We are convinced he will be a role model to help build a winning team. Upon arriving in Madrid, Cannavaro's first words demonstrated his pride, happiness, and satisfaction for joining such an admired Club.
 * President Ramón Calderón of Real Madrid CF, speaking at the unveiling of Fabio Cannavaro


 * Cannavaro is having a fantastic World Cup. He is without question the strongest defender at this tournament and the absolute number one in the world.
 * Marcello Lippi


 * Fabio Cannavaro was the best player of this World Cup.
 * Diego Maradona, speaking of Germany 2006


 * I would have married Fabio anyway, no matter what was his job or where. It doesn't matter that he is a world known footballer. I love him because of his essence as a human being.
 * Daniela Arenoso, on her love and marriage to Fabio Cannavaro


 * Talking about Fabio's height is the same as talking about the fog in Milan.I have never felt that he is short when I play with him,because he can jump higher than anybody else. He is always good at heading. It doesn't make any sense talking about Cannavaro like that.
 * Alessandro Nesta, on Fabio Cannavaro's height


 * Cannavaro has that unmistakable presence as a leader and in my impression, is exactly like that tough and cool-headed defense he shows on the pitch.
 * Iker Casillas, when asked to describe Cannavaro after joining Real Madrid


 * I can't choose just one! Real Madrid only has great players. Raul, David Beckham, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ronaldo... The one that impressed me the most after having actually played together is Cannavaro. He's sturdy and lithe and his attitude when he faces a match is exceptional too. I think he's the best center-back in the world.
 * Mahamadou Diarra, when asked who he'd want to play together with at Real Madrid