| Age | 27 years |
| Date of birth | February 25, 1999 |
| Height, weight | 196 cm, 90 kg |
| Place of birth | Castellammare di Stabia, Italy |
| Citizenship | Italy |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Club | PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) |
| Number | 99 (club), 1 (national team) |
| In team since | 2021 |
| Contract until | June 30, 2026 |
| Contract extensions | not extended since signing in 2021 |
| Market value | ~40-50 million € |
| Eye color | brown |
| Preferred foot | right |
| Agent | Enzo Raiola (previously - Mino Raiola) |
Biography of Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma is an Italian goalkeeper playing for Manchester City and captain of the Italy national team. He is considered one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.
A product of AC Milan’s academy, which he joined in 2013 at the age of 14. Before that, he trained at ASD Club Napoli. Even in the youth system of the Rossoneri, he played for older age groups.
AC Milan (2015-2021)
He made his Serie A debut on October 25, 2015 against Sassuolo at the age of 16 years and 242 days, becoming one of the youngest goalkeepers in the history of the Italian league. He quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.
Key achievements during this period:
- over 250 matches for the club
- 88 clean sheets
- Italian Super Cup winner (2016)
- second place in Serie A (2020-21) and return to the Champions League after eight years
- named Serie A Best Goalkeeper
In 2021, he left the club as a free agent after his contract expired.
Paris Saint-Germain (2021-2025)
He signed a five-year contract with PSG in the summer of 2021.
- won the UEFA Champions League in 2025
- achieved a historic treble (league, domestic cup, UCL)
- won the Yashin Trophy twice
- named FIFA Best Goalkeeper (2025)
In the 2024-25 Champions League playoffs, he played a key role, including saving two penalties in a match against Liverpool. In the final against Inter, he kept a clean sheet (5:0).
In the summer of 2025, after the arrival of a new goalkeeper, he left the club.
Manchester City (since 2025)
On September 2, 2025, he joined Manchester City, signing a five-year contract.
He debuted in the Manchester derby against Manchester United, keeping a clean sheet (3:0).
International career
Youth teams
At 17, he became the youngest player in the history of Italy U21. He participated in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Italy national team
He made his senior debut on September 1, 2016 at the age of 17 years and 189 days - the youngest goalkeeper in the history of the Azzurri.
After Gianluigi Buffon retired, he became the main goalkeeper of the national team.
Euro 2020 (winner):
- 3 clean sheets
- saved a penalty in the semifinal against Spain
- saved two penalties in the final against England
- named Player of the Tournament - first goalkeeper in history to receive the award
Euro 2024:
- saved Luka Modrić’s penalty against Croatia
- Italy reached the Round of 16
Personal life of Gianluigi Donnarumma
He was born into the family of Alfonso and Marinella Donnarumma. His older brother Antonio is also a professional goalkeeper and came through the AC Milan system.
Since childhood, he supported AC Milan, even though his idol was Gianluigi Buffon, whom he later called his main career reference.
He is known for his calmness, maturity, and psychological stability - qualities noted by many coaches and Buffon himself.
In December 2024, he suffered a serious facial injury in a match against Monaco, which left him with a visible scar.
In 2021, he captained the Italy national team for the first time, becoming the youngest captain since Gianni Rivera.
Interesting facts about Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Made his Serie A debut at 16 - one of the earliest starts for a goalkeeper in league history.
- Became the first goalkeeper to be named Player of the European Championship.
- Played over 200 matches for AC Milan before turning 21.
- Won the Champions League with PSG in 2025 and completed a club treble.
- Won the Yashin Trophy twice as the best goalkeeper in the world.
- Considered the official successor to Gianluigi Buffon in the Italy national team.
- Known for a rare combination of height, reflexes, and composure in penalty shootouts.
Statistics of Gianluigi Donnarumma
As of March 17, 2026
AC Milan (2015-2021)
| Season | League | Apps | Goals conceded | Clean sheets | Total apps | Total conceded | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | Serie A | 30 | -29 | 11 | 31 | -30 | 11 |
| 2016/17 | Serie A | 38 | -45 | 12 | 41 | -49 | 12 |
| 2017/18 | Serie A | 38 | -42 | 12 | 53 | -55 | 21 |
| 2018/19 | Serie A | 36 | -31 | 13 | 39 | -32 | 15 |
| 2019/20 | Serie A | 36 | -42 | 13 | 39 | -45 | 14 |
| 2020/21 | Serie A | 37 | -38 | 14 | 48 | -54 | 15 |
Total for AC Milan: Matches: 251 | Conceded: -265 | Clean sheets: 88
Paris Saint-Germain (2021-2025)
| Season | League | Apps | Goals conceded | Clean sheets | Total apps | Total conceded | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Ligue 1 | 17 | -17 | 5 | 24 | -23 | 9 |
| 2022/23 | Ligue 1 | 38 | -40 | 13 | 48 | -52 | 14 |
| 2023/24 | Ligue 1 | 25 | -20 | 11 | 42 | -38 | 16 |
| 2024/25 | Ligue 1 | 24 | -25 | 5 | 45 | -40 | 16 |
Total for PSG: Matches: 159 | Conceded: -153 | Clean sheets: 55
Manchester City (2025-present)
| Season | League | Apps | Goals conceded | Clean sheets | Total apps | Total conceded | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Premier League | 27 | -24 | 11 | 36 | -36 | 14 |
Total for Manchester City: Matches: 36 | Conceded: -36 | Clean sheets: 14
Overall club career: Matches: 446 | Goals conceded: -454 | Clean sheets: 157
Italy national team
As of September 7, 2020
| Year | Friendlies | Tournaments | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 / -1 | 0 / 0 | 2 / -1 |
| 2017 | 2 / -1 | 0 / 0 | 2 / -1 |
| 2018 | 3 / -3 | 4 / -2 | 7 / -5 |
| 2019 | 0 / 0 | 5 / -2 | 5 / -2 |
| 2020 | 0 / 0 | 2 / -1 | 2 / -1 |
Total for national team:
- Matches: 18
- Goals conceded: 10
- Wins: 10
- Draws: 6
- Losses: 2
Controversies involving Gianluigi Donnarumma
Throughout his career, Gianluigi Donnarumma has been involved in several controversies, mainly related to contracts and relationships with fans. The most notable incident occurred in 2017 when he refused to extend his contract with AC Milan, which triggered a strong reaction from fans - he was even nicknamed "Dollarumma", hinting at greed.
He later signed a new contract, but the tension remained. In 2021, his move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer also drew criticism from AC Milan supporters, who believed the club lost a homegrown player without compensation.
Additionally, at PSG, Donnarumma faced internal competition and dissatisfaction over rotation with Keylor Navas, which periodically became a topic of discussion in the media.
Overall, his controversies are more contractual and reputational in nature rather than related to discipline or off-field behavior.
