Roberto Baggio is one of the first names spoken about by the fans of football when it comes to discussions of elegance, art and pure talent. Being called Il Divin Codino (The Divine Ponytail), Baggio won the hearts of devotees across the world with his magic, sight and unforgettable goals. But he is still an example of an Italian football great even though he lost his heart at the final game at the 1994 World Cup.
Early Life
Roberto Baggio was born 18 February 1967 in Caldogno Italy. Ever since he was young, however, he had shown remarkable ability when it comes to the ball at his feet, sometimes, having the ability to wow local teams through his dribbling and creativity. He joined the squad of Vicenza at only 15 years of age and he started his professional career and then traveled to Fiorentina in 1985.
Club Career, Stats
Baggio was a star defender of some of the most esteemed football clubs in Italy, and left a blazing mark with his brilliant and fighting spirit.
Fiorentina (1985 - 1990): was a cult hero to his adherents with his flair and goal-scoring marvels.
Juventus (1990 - 1995): He won the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the UEFA-Cup and earned himself a reputation of being one of the best players in the world.
AC Milan (1995 - 1997): He won another title of the Serie A.
Bologna (1997 - 1998): Had a career renaissance as he scored 22 goals in one season.
Inter Milan (1998 - 2000): Glimmered as he got injured regularly.
Brescia (2000 - 2004): Completed his career in a gracious manner and he turned out to a hero at the club.
Career Stats Highlights
- Club Appearances: 643
- Goals: 291
- Italy National Team: 56 caps, 27 goals
- Awarded the Ballon d’Or in 1993.
Age
Roberto Baggio is aged 58 as of 2025. Retired off the professional game, he is still one of the most popular legends of the Italian football.
Wife, Family
In 1989, Baggio married Andreina Fabbi. The two have three children who are Valentina, Mattia and Leonardo. Although he is an international football icon, Baggio has maintained a significant amount of his family life secretive as he wants a less glamorous life.
Net Worth
Not as commercially successful as some of the football icons of the modern day, Baggio still amassed a great deal of fortune throughout the term of his playing career and with endorsement and post-retirement activities.
The estimated Net Worth (2025): Approximately, it is approximately somewhere between 15 million to 20 million euros.
The primary sources are those that are related to earnings in football, sponsorships in his career, and business interests.
She is famous to be living quite modestly as compared to the other numerous retired stars.
Lifestyle
Compared to most football stars in the contemporary world who adopt indulgence, the lifestyle of Roberto Baggio has been marked with simplicity and spirituality.
Religion: Ever since the late eighties he is a devoted Buddhist and this has highly influenced his intellectual perspective towards life.
Residences: Lives in Italy and leads a good calm life with his family.
Hobbies: Elk hunting, Forage-harvesting, and Humanitarian work.
Charity: Participated in charity activities especially in third world.
Legacy
Roberto Baggio was remembered not only because he is an outstanding football genius but also by his human nature. Although his penalty miss in the 1994 World Cup final is among the most painful events in football history, his career as a whole is deemed as many other things, such as artistic, tenacious, and inspirational. He is still regarded by many as the greatest ever Italian footballer.
