Born Name
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Nick Name
Gigio, Donna
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
Nationality
Education
Gianluigi’s educational background is not known.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Alfonso Donnarumma
- Mother – Marinella Donnarumma
- Siblings – Antonio Donnarumma (Older Brother) (Professional Soccer Player), Alfredo Donnarumma (Older Brother) (Professional Soccer Player), Nunzia Donnarumma (Sister)
Manager
Donnarumma’s manager is not known.
Position
Goalkeeper
Shirt Number
99
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 196 cm
Weight
90 kg or 198.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gianluigi’s dating history is not known.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Huge wingspan
- Big ears and big nose
- Beard
Measurements
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 45 in or 114.5 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
- Waist – 35.5 in or 90 cm
Shoe Size
Donnarumma’s shoe size is not known.
Brand Endorsements
Donnarumma has not signed a sponsorship contract yet.
Religion
Gianluigi’s religious beliefs are not known.
Best Known For
- Being compared to the legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
- Possessing huge talent and being one of the top young Italian prospects because of his mental composure, technique, and intelligence.
- Also known for being the youngest goalkeeper to ever perform for the senior national team of Italy in 2016. At the time, he was only 17 years and 189 days old.
First Soccer Match
On July 30, 2015, Donnarumma played his first match for the first team of AC Milan against Real Madrid during the International Champions Cup held in China.
Gigio had his Serie A debut on October 25, 2015 in a match against Sassuolo.
On March 24, 2016, Gianluigi debuted for Italian U-21 squad in a 4-1 victory over Republic of Ireland. At that time, he was the youngest player ever to compete for the U-21 team, being only 17 years and 28 days old.
Donnarumma first competed for the senior national team of Italy on September 1, 2016 in a 3-1 home defeat to France.
Strengths
- Reflexes
- Stopping close range shots
- Agility
Weaknesses
Long passing
First Film
Gianluigi has not performed in a film yet.
First TV Show
Other than soccer matches itself, Donnarumma has not made a guest appearance in any other TV show.
Personal Trainer
Gianluigi’s personal trainer is not known.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Favorite Things
Gigio’s favorite things are not available.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Facts
- Gianluigi trained at the soccer academy of Napoli until the age of 14.
- Donnarumma penned a contract with AC Milan for a price of 250,000 euros.
- In February 2015, Gigio was first called to the senior team of AC Milan by Filippo Inzaghi for the Serie A match against Cesena. But, Donnarumma was kept as a substitute in the game.
- Before the start of 2016, Gigio became the goalkeeper for senior team of AC Milan.
- Donnarumma represented Italy at the 2015 UEFA U-17 Tournament.
- From a young age, Gianluigi has been a big fan of AC Milan.
- His idol growing up was Gianluigi Buffon who has played for Milan’s biggest rival Juventus.
- Follow Donnaruma on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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