Fabio Cannavaro
Definition
A celebrated Italian professional football coach and former defender, widely regarded as one of the greatest center-backs of all time, most famous for captaining Italy to victory in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and winning the Ballon d'Or that same year.
A shorthand term in football fandom for a masterclass in aerial duels and defensive positioning, despite the physical stature of the player.
Examples
Fabio Cannavaro ha dimostrato che anche con un'altezza da centrocampista puoi dominare gli attaccanti come se fossero bambini al parco.
Fabio Cannavaro proved that even with a midfielder's height, you can dominate strikers as if they were children in a park.
Anche quando Fabio Cannavaro deve gestire la sicurezza aeroportuale per la nazionale uzbeka, mantiene quell'aura da Capitano che trasforma un controllo bagagli in un evento epico.
Even when Fabio Cannavaro has to manage airport security for the Uzbekistan national team, he maintains that 'Captain' aura which turns a baggage check into an epic event.
Il ritorno di Fabio Cannavaro sulla scena internazionale è la prova che la classe è eterna, anche quando la tua nuova missione è trasformare una difesa in un muro invalicabile.
Fabio Cannavaro's return to the international stage is proof that class is eternal, even when your new mission is to turn a defense into an impenetrable wall.