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Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma is an Italian professional football goalkeeper who plays for Manchester City and the Italy national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gianluigi Donnarumma is an Italian professional football goalkeeper who plays for Manchester City and the Italy national team. Born in Castellammare di Stabia in 1999, he is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading goalkeepers.

Early life and background

Donnarumma was born in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, on 25 February 1999. He is an Italian international goalkeeper.

Club career

Donnarumma began his professional career with AC Milan. He later moved to Paris Saint-Germain before joining Manchester City, his current club.

International career

Donnarumma represents Italy at senior level and has also served as captain of the national team in some sources. He was part of Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020-winning squad.

Playing style and recognition

He is known for his height, shot-stopping ability, and penalty-saving reputation. Multiple sources describe him as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Key facts

  • Born on 25 February 1999 in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy.
  • Plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester City and the Italy national team.
  • Stands at 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall.
  • Was part of Italy's UEFA Euro 2020-winning squad.
  • Widely regarded as one of the world's best goalkeepers.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Gianluigi Donnarumma?
He is 27 years old.
What team does Donnarumma play for?
He plays for Manchester City.
How tall is Donnarumma?
He is 1.96 m tall, or 6 ft 5 in.
What is Donnarumma's net worth?
A verified net worth is not provided in the supplied sources.
Where is Donnarumma from?
He is from Castellammare di Stabia, Italy.
How many clean sheets does Donnarumma have?
The supplied sources report different clean-sheet totals by competition and season, including 15 in the Premier League and 4 in UEFA European Qualifiers.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianluigi_Donnarumma
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, and current club.
  2. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=81383
    Supports: Age, height, birthplace, nationality, current club, and signing details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/217092/gianluigi-donnarumma
    Supports: Height, weight, birthdate, nationality, and club.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/204936/gianluigi-donnarumma/overview
    Supports: Current club and clean sheets total in the Premier League.
  5. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/players/250078922--gianluigi-donnarumma/
    Supports: Birthplace/country, height, and clean sheets in European Qualifiers.
  6. Goal.com — https://www.goal.com/en-us/player/g-donnarumma/4cetkl0w2uq40ccti5ka6a4t1
    Supports: Clean sheets and other goalkeeper statistics.