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Gianluigi Donnarumma is an Italian association-football goalkeeper who made his Serie A debut for AC Milan at age 16 and later became a regular for the Italy national team. UEFA named him Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2020, where Italy won the final on penalties. He is known primarily for his work as a goalkeeper, including shot stopping and penalty-save situations, and is a reference point for readers following modern Italian football and goalkeeping.
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Was Gianluigi Donnarumma really the youngest goalkeeper ever to start in Serie A?
He became AC Milan's starting goalkeeper at 16 years and 8 months in 2015 and was widely described as the youngest goalkeeper to debut in Serie A since Gianluca Pacchiarotti in 1980. The stronger all-time claim is misleading because Pacchiarotti remains part of the record comparison.
What did Donnarumma win at UEFA Euro 2020?
UEFA named Donnarumma Player of the Tournament after Italy won Euro 2020. The tournament was played in 2021, and Italy defeated England in the final shootout.
Which penalties did Donnarumma save in the Euro 2020 final?
He saved penalties from Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka in the shootout. Italy won the final 3-2 on penalties after the match finished 1-1.
Which clubs did Donnarumma play for before becoming an established international goalkeeper?
He developed at AC Milan and made his Serie A debut for the club in 2015. He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after six seasons with Milan.
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