Donnarumma whose senior career began just at the age of 16, has already established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. In 2016, Donnarumma started dating Alessia Elefante.
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Rarely do footballers get so much praise and appreciation at such a young age but Gianluigi Donnarumma whose senior career began just at the age of 16, has already established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Donnarumma holds the record for being the second-youngest goalkeeper ever to debut in Serie A. Having graduated through the youth ranks in AC Milan, Donnarumma made the breakthrough to the senior team in 2015. He was quickly applauded by his coaches and football legends as the future of Milan and Italian football. After 251 appearances with Milan, Donnarumma parted ways with the Italian club in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. The 23-year-old has won several accolades like the Serie A’s Best Goalkeeper of the Year and the Yashin Trophy.
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For Italy, Donnarumma became the youngest ever goalkeeper to appear for his country when he made his debut in 2016. In Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph, Donnarumma played a key role, saving two penalties in a penalty shootout in the final. He also won the Player of the Tournament Award for his terrific performances throughout the Euros.
Regarded as the successor to the Italian legend, Gianluigi Buffon, Donnarumma has been praised for his agility and composed nature. Due to his tall stature, he can enjoy a good reach on the goal. Donnarumma is also very effective when it comes to saving penalties. The Italian has also been commended for his ability to handle pressure at such a young age.
In 2016, Donnarumma started dating Alessia Elefante when both were 16 years old. The couple has been together since. In 2018, a couple of years after their relationship started Donnarumma engaged Alessia.
Alessia is mostly known for being the long-term partner of Donnarumma.
No, Gianluigi Donnarumma does not have kids.
Little is known about the partner of Gianluigi Donnarumma mainly because Alessia likes to be away from the public attention that comes with her boyfriend’s fame.
She is a keen admirer of travel and vacation. Alessia also regularly posts pictures of her and with Donnarumma on her Instagram handle.
