Gianluigi Donnarumma

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1. When was Gianluigi Donnarumma born?February 25, 1999
2. Where was Gianluigi Donnarumma born?Castellammare di Stabia, Campania, Italy
3. What is the senior international debut?September 1, 2016, against France, at 17 years and 189 days old
4. What is the UEFA euro 2020 player of the tournament?Awarded for his outstanding performances in Italy's victorious campaign
5. Who is Gianluigi Donnarumma?Gianluigi Donnarumma is a famous Italian goalkeeper who plays for Paris Saint‑Germain and the Italy national team. He is known for his quick reflexes, strong presence in the goal, and his ability to start attacks with good passes.
6. How old was he when he first played for AC Milan?He made his debut for AC Milan on October 25, 2015, when he was just 16 years and 242 days old.

Serie A: The premier professional football division in Italy, widely regarded as one of Europe's top leagues.
UEFA Champions League: An elite annual club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring top European clubs.
Yashin Trophy: An annual award presented by France Football to honor the world's best male goalkeeper.
IFFHS: International Federation of Football History & Statistics, an organization that ranks football achievements and players globally.