“Now, all the people who spoke before, when I won the Golden Ball, have shut their mouths now the coaches and players from national teams have given me this prize and this recognition.”

Italian football coach and former player

Fabio Cannavaro is an Italian football coach and former player. He is the head coach of the Uzbekistan national team, and during his playing career he became known as one of the outstanding defenders of his era. Cannavaro built his reputation as a central defender, with a style marked by timing, reading of the game, and leadership. His name is closely associated with defensive excellence, and he remains a prominent figure in football as both a former international player and a coach.