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| Nationality: | Italy | | Birthday: | 1971-12-2 | | Biorhythm Today: |  | | Height: | 196cm | | Weight: | 90kg | | Position: | Goal keeper | | Former Club(s): | Inter Milan | | Once Club(s): | Inter Milan,Fiorentina,Ravenna,Hellas Verona |
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Francesco Toldo came into his own at UEFA EURO 2000? with a string of outstanding displays, and has continued to be highly influential ever since.
National team
Although he had made his debut for the Azzurri against Croatia five years before, it was in the Low Countries that Toldo's defiance was seen at his best, saving two penalties in normal time against the Netherlands and then three in the ensuing semi-final shoot-out. Despite those exploits, it was Gianluigi Buffon who was first choice for Italy at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
UEFA EURO 2004? qualifying
Buffon's form meant Toldo did not appear in any of Italy's eight qualifiers. He was an unused substitute on five occasions, the first fixture in Azerbaijan and the final four matches.
Club
Toldo spent his formative years in the AC Milan youth ranks, though he never appeared for the first team. It was a similar story at Hellas-Verona FC before the giant custodian found his feet at Trento Calcio, playing 38 games. He stepped up in class the following term, impressing for US Ravenna in the third division to prompt a move to AC Fiorentina.
1993: His first season in Florence saw Toldo star in the Viola's promotion-winning campaign, and during his eight years at the club he never failed to play less than 30 league matches in a season - his consistency, presence and brilliant shot-stopping marking him out as a club goalkeeping legend. In his final year, he helped Fiorentina lift the Italian Cup before agreeing a switch to Inter and disappointing FC Barcelona and Parma AC, who also coveted his services.
2002/03: After almost helping Inter to the Serie A title in his debut season, Toldo was again a runner-up as the Nerazzurri finished behind Juventus FC, playing 32 matches. He was ever present in the UEFA Champions League, playing 1,440 minutes of football as Inter reached the semi-finals.
Did you know?
Toldo originally played as a defender but never looked back after stepping in for an absent goalkeeper aged 13.
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