used to play as a sweeper-keeper. Known for his dedication, physical conditioning, and work-rate, Pagliuca also stood out for his ability to avoid injury and longevity throughout his career. Personal life Pagluica was born in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna and supports local side Bologna F.C. 1909, to which he also made 248 appearances at between 1999 and 2006. Furthermore, Pagluica has also spoken of his support for Premier League club Aston Villa F.C. His son Mattia Pagliuca is also a professional footballer. He made his Serie A debut in December 2020 for Bologna F.C. 1909 as a winger. Career statistics Club International Honours Sampdoria Serie A: 1990–91 Coppa Italia: 1987–88, 1988–89, 1993–94 Supercoppa Italiana: 1991 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1989–90 Inter UEFA Cup: 1997–98 Italy FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1994 Individual Pirata d'Oro (Internazionale Player Of The Year): 1995 Guerin d'Oro: 1996–97, 2004–05 Inter Milan Hall of Fame: 2021 Orders 5th Class / Knight: Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 1991 References External links Living people 1966 births Association football goalkeepers Italian footballers Italy international footballers Italy under-21 international footballers U.C. Sampdoria players Inter Milan players Bologna F.C. 1909 players Ascoli Calcio 1898 F.C. players Serie A players Serie B players Olympic footballers of Italy Footballers at the 1988 Summer Olympics Footballers at the 1996 Summer Olympics 1990 FIFA World Cup players 1994 FIFA World Cup players 1998 FIFA World Cup players Italy B international footballers UEFA Cup winning players Knights of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic