Happy birthday! Fabio Cannavaro turns 52 today

Fabio Cannavaro is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-coach Fabio Cannavaro has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cannavaro, a cultural icon

Born in Naples on September 13, 1973, Fabio Cannavaro's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Cannavaro's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Fabio hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fabio Cannavaro as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Fabio, you're the best!

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