Roberto Baggio was born on 18 February 1967 in Caldogno, Italy. He was technically gifted, creative playmaker and a set piece specialist, renowned for his curling free-kicks, dribbling skills, and goalscoring. He was also known as Il Divin Codino (The Divine Ponytail), for the hairstyle he wore for most of his career, for his talent and for his Buddhist beliefs.

Baggio is the only Italian to score in three World Cups, and with nine goals holds the record for most goals scored in World Cup tournaments for Italy, along with Paolo Rossi and Christian Vieri. In 2002, Baggio became the first Italian player in over 50 years to score more than 300 career goals.

Full name
Roberto Baggio

Date of birth
18 February 1967

Place of birth
Caldogno, Italy

Height
1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Playing position
Forward and Attacking midfielder

YEARS	TEAM	APP	GOALS
3	VICENZA	47	16
5	FIORENTINA	136	55
5	JUVENTUS	200	115
2	MILAN	67	19
1	BOLOGNA	33	23
2	INTER	59	17
4	BRESCIA	101	46

YEARS	TEAM	APP	GOALS
16	🇮🇹 ITALY	56	27