- Born
- Nickname
- The Divine Ponytail
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Roberto Baggio Cavaliere is an Italian former professional footballer who mainly played as a second striker, or as an attacking midfielder, although he was capable of playing in several offensive positions. He is the former president of the technical sector of the Italian Football Federation. A technically gifted creative play-maker and set piece specialist, renowned for his curling free-kicks, dribbling skills, and goalscorer, Baggio is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. In 1999, he came fourth in the FIFA Player of the Century internet poll, and was chosen on the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002. In 1993, he was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100, a list of the world's greatest living players.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpouseAndreina Fabbri(July 1, 1989 - present) (3 children)
- Pony tail
- Forward/attacking midfielder for Vicenza (1982-1985), A.C.F. Fiorentina (1985-1990), Juventus F.C. (1990-1995), A.C. Milan (1995-1997), Bologna F.C. 1909 (1997-98), Inter Milan (1998-2000) and Brescia Calcio (2000-2004).
- FIFA World Cup semi-finalist in 1990, losing finalist in 1994, and quarter-finalist 1998 World Cup (each time Italy were beaten in a penalty shootout).
- Unfortunately, he is remembered for being the player who missed the penalty in the 1994 World Cup final shootout that won the tournament for Brazil.
- His favorites songs are Hotel California (Eagles) and November Rain (Guns and Roses).
- Named FAO Ambassador on December 2002
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