They say that Roberto Baggio is among the greatest footballers of all time. Baggio was a striker who became renowned for his speed, vision, and technical prowess at every level of the game after being born on February 18, 1967, in Caldogno, Italy. A forward or attacking midfielder who was notable for his dribbling and free-kick ability. During his storied career, he played for several teams both in Italy and in the Italian national side where he was recognized as one of the greats for his ability but perhaps more so for his humility.
Match Records
A journeyman throughout his career, Baggio played for some of Italy’s biggest football clubs and left his mark at each. Break a club, then come back:
Goals
Club | Matches Played | Goals Scored |
---|---|---|
Vicenza | 36 | 13 |
Fiorentina | 94 | 39 |
Juventus | 141 | 78 |
AC Milan | 51 | 12 |
Bologna | 30 | 22 |
Inter Milan | 41 | 9 |
Brescia | 95 | 45 |
Italy National | 56 | 27 |
Vicenza (1982–1985)
- Matches Played: 36
- Goals Scored: 13
Fiorentina (1985–1990)
- Matches Played: 94
- Goals Scored: 39
Juventus (1990–1995)
- Matches Played: 141
- Goals Scored: 78
AC Milan (1995–1997)
- Matches Played: 51
- Goals Scored: 12
Bologna (1997–1998)
- Matches Played: 30
- Goals Scored: 22
Inter Milan (1998–2000)
- Matches Played: 41
- Goals Scored: 9
Brescia (2000–2004)
- Matches Played: 95
- Goals Scored: 45
Italy National Team (1988–2004)
- Matches Played: 56
- Goals Scored: 27
Major Wins
During his career, Roberto Baggio collected many titles and awards. A big contributor to the success of the club and earned individual acclaim.
Serie A titles: Juventus 1995; AC Milan 1996
UEFA Cup: Juventus (1993)
Ballon d’Or: Winner (1993)
FIFA World Cup Finalist: Italy (1994)
Coupla Italia: Juventus (1995)
Italian Football Hall of Fame: 2011
Baggio is still one of the most loved figures in Italian football, even after his heartbreaking penalty miss in the final of the 1994 World Cup. No other Indian footballer, however successful they are in the Indian national team or their respective club, can match his contribution.
Relationship and Family
Roberto Baggio — Andreina Fabbi The couple are parents to three children sons Valentina, Mattia and Leonardo. Baggio, who’s often called a “global icon” in football, has always been extremely reserved and shy about his private life. It is said that his equations with his family are good and you will see him thanking them for always being around mentally when he needed them during tough times in his career.
Baggio is also a staunch Buddhist, with the faith draping over him throughout the 1980s. Yet faith was a foundation of his approach to both life and football. He has spoken several times about Buddhism, and how it helped him stay mentally focussed on his health during both the injury lay-offs and periods of professional drought.
Latest News
He is currently active in football and fundraising efforts (Picture: EMPICS/Getty Images) He has avoided coaching, trying to devote himself to humanitarian efforts. His most recent comments targeted youth football in Italy —here lamenting the state of the game, suggesting it lacks evolution. Baggio suggests the pressure on young players is too much and they need to be looked after in a more total way.
In 2021, he briefly came out in public when he received a special “Golden Foot” in Monaco. His humility and dedication to the game are something that fans still respect him for.
Net Worth
Net Worth: $15 millionRoberto Baggio, Italian footballer. It mostly comes through his playing career, of course, endorsements and public appearances. The affable Lowe, who has carved out a very good career for himself but nowhere near the notoriety of many of his peers, is an exception to this.
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