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Paolo Cannavaro

Born: June 26, 1981 (age 43)

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Naples, Italy
Nationality: Italy Italian

Position: Defender
SSC Napoli's captain Paolo Cannavaro heads the ball during the friendly match SSC Napoli vs Galatasaray at San Paolo Stadium in Naples on July 29, 2013
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Career History
Senior2006-2014Napoli
Sports Mole has 53 articles about Paolo Cannavaro. Articles 1 to 40:
Udinese's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 20, 2024
Udinese hire Ballon d'Or, World Cup winner as new manager
Udinese announce the appointment of former World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro as their new head coach.
328 days ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lazio fall to Sassuolo defeat
Sassuolo bounce back to winning ways by edging to a 2-1 victory over Lazio in their Serie A meeting.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Domenico Berardi penalty fires Sassuolo ahead
Domenico Berardi slots in from the penalty spot to give Sassuolo a 1-0 lead at the break in their Serie A clash with Lazio.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Simone Zaza brace inspires Sassuolo win against 10-man Genoa
Sassuolo beat Genoa 3-1 to end the Rossoblu's hopes securing a top-five finish in Serie A.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Simone Zaza brace puts Sassuolo in control against Genoa
Simone Zaza scores twice as Sassuolo leave Genoa's quest for a Europa League place hanging by a thread.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: AC Milan vs. Sassuolo
Sports Mole looks ahead to AC Milan's clash at home to Sassuolo in Serie A.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Palermo seal dramatic victory over nine-man Sassuolo
Palermo sneak past nine-man Sassuolo 2-1 in Serie A thanks to Leonardo Pavoletti's 93rd-minute winner.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sassuolo earn late win over Torino
A late goal from Antonio Floro Flores sees Sassuolo earn a 1-0 win at Torino in Serie A.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
AC Milan miss out on Europa League despite win
Nine-man AC Milan defeat Sassuolo 2-1 in their final-day Serie A clash, but they miss out on a Europa League place due to Parma's victory over Livorno.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sassuolo ensure Serie A safety
Sassuolo ensure their Serie A safety courtesy of a 4-2 win over Genoa.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Parma edge past 10-man Sassuolo
Parma beat 10-man Sassuolo 1-0 in their Serie A match at the ​Stadio Alberto Braglia.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Rafael starts for Napoli
Napoli name Rafael in their starting lineup for this afternoon's Serie A match against Sassuolo.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Inter Milan 1-0 Sassuolo - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text commentary of Inter Milan's 1-0 win over Sassuolo in their Serie A match at the San Siro.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Cannavaro completes Sassuolo loan move
Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro joins Sassuolo on loan for the rest of the season.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Agent: 'Paolo Cannavaro could leave Napoli'
The agent of Paolo Cannavaro admits that his client wants more first-team football or he could look to leave in January.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Agent: 'Paolo Cannavaro nearly left for Inter Milan'
The son of Paolo Cannavaro's agent reveals that the player nearly joined Inter Milan in the summer.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Juventus 3-0 Napoli - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of an impressive performance from Juventus against Napoli in Serie A.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Marseille vs. Napoli
Sports Mole casts its eye over Tuesday night's Group F Champions League meeting between Marseille and Napoli.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael Benitez: 'We controlled the game'
Rafael Benitez says that Napoli were on top against Roma before the referee awarded the home side a penalty early in the second half.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Miralem Pjanic double helps Roma beat Napoli
Miralem Pjanic scores a set piece in each half to earn league leaders Roma a 2-0 victory over 10-man Napoli in the top-of-the-table clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Roma 2-0 Napoli - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of Roma's eighth successive Serie A victory, a 2-0 success over previously unbeaten Napoli.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Napoli's Raul Albiol fit to face Arsenal
Napoli include Raul Albiol in their squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium despite the defender's injury problem.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Agent: 'Paolo Cannavaro rejected AC Milan move'
Paolo Cannavaro turned down the chance to swap Napoli for AC Milan before the end of the summer transfer window, according to his agent.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Cannavaro's agent denies Napoli exit talk
Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro will stay and fight for a place in Rafael Benitez's side this season, according to his agent.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain, Pepe Reina make Napoli debuts
Napoli give Gonzalo Higuain, Pepe Reina, Jose Callejon and Raul Albiol Serie A debuts in Rafael Benitez's first game in charge, at home to Bologna.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Cannavaro feels undervalued at Napoli
Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro feels undervalued at the club, according to the player's agent.
12 years ago
Napoli's Paolo Cannavaro celebrates after scoring against Novara on April 21, 2012
Agent opens door for Paolo Cannavaro move
Paolo Cannavaro wants to feel more valued at Napoli this season, according to his agent.
12 years ago
An expensive name to get on the back of your shirt, but speculation claims that Kyriakos Papadopoulos is close to signing on at Anfield.
Report: Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Paolo Cannavaro on City shortlist
Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini reportedly wants to sign either Kyriakos Papadopoulos of Schalke or Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro after missing out on top defensive target Pepe.
12 years ago
Cagliari forward Victor Ibarbo scores against Napoli during the Serie A match on April 21, 2013
Napoli edge past Cagliari
Napoli keep alive their Serie A title hopes with a thrilling 3-2 win against Cagliari at home in Serie A.
12 years ago
Napoi's Edison Cavani celebrates his goal against Parma on January 27, 2013
Live Commentary: Napoli 2-0 Genoa - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of an impressive win for Napoli at home against struggling Genoa.
12 years ago
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Live Commentary: Torino 3-5 Napoli - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Serie A clash between Torino and Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico.
12 years ago
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring against Atalanta during the Seria A clash on March 17, 2013
Edinson Cavani, Goran Pandev get Napoli back on track
Goran Pandev scores a late winner as Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2 at home in Serie A.
12 years ago
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Team News: Goran Pandev replaces Lorenzo Insigne for Napoli
Napoli swap Lorenzo Insigne for Goran Pandev in attack as they search for three points against Atalanta this afternoon.
12 years ago
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Team News: Lorenzo Insigne replaces Goran Pandev for Napoli
Napoli decide to swap Goran Pandev for Lorenzo Insigne in attack for this afternoon's trip to Chievo.
12 years ago
Napoli's Gokhan Inler celebrates scoring against Pescara on December 2, 2012
Paolo Cannavaro: 'Title race isn't over yet'
Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro insists that the title race is not over after his side's disappointing 0-0 draw against Sampdoria.
12 years ago
Napoli's Paolo Cannavaro celebrates after scoring against Novara on April 21, 2012
Paolo Cannavaro: Napoli fans our "secret weapon"
Paolo Cannavaro praises Napoli's fans ahead of the tricky trip to Rome to face Lazio.
12 years ago
Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates a goal against Catania on February 2, 2013
Napoli join Juventus at top
Marek Hamsik and Paolo Cannavaro score for Napoli in their 2-0 win against Catania that sees them go level on points with Juventus at the top of Serie A.
12 years ago
Napoli players Marek Hamsik and Edinson Cavani congratulate teammate Lorenzo Insigne for scoring his sides third goal in their Serie A match against Palermo on January 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Napoli 2-0 Catania - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's Serie A clash between Napoli and Catania.
12 years ago
Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates scoring the opener against Parma on January 27, 2013
Napoli close gap on Juventus with Parma win
Edinson Cavani scores in the 85th minute to lead Napoli to a 2-1 win against Parma in Serie A.
12 years ago
Napoli players Marek Hamsik and Edinson Cavani congratulate teammate Lorenzo Insigne for scoring his sides third goal in their Serie A match against Palermo on January 13, 2013
Team News: Paolo Cannavaro returns for Napoli
Paolo Cannavaro takes his place in defence for Napoli against Parma in Serie A today.
12 years ago
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