Paolo Di Canio, renowned Italian forward, was born on the 9th of July 1968, making him 56 years old. He predominantly played as a striker. Di Canio stands 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall, carrying an athletic weight of 11st 4lb (72kg).
Di Canio began his professional career at Lazio in Serie A. His first stint, starting in July 1985, was rather lacklustre, with no first-team appearances in league matches during the 1987-88 season. It wasn't until the 1988-89 season where Di Canio made 30 first team appearances, scoring one goal. The 1989-1990 season also saw him feature 24 times and adding three goals to his tally. A brief loan to Ternana in the 1986 - 1987 season saw him score twice in 27 appearances. July 1990 marked a career move as he transferred to Juventus for a rumoured figure of around £5m, making a substantial number of appearances during his tenure.
Post-Juventus, Di Canio had brief spells at Napoli and AC Milan, transferring respectively in July 1993 and July 1994. His time at these clubs saw consistent appearances on the pitch and a few goals added to his name.
July 1996 marked a significant shift in Di Canio's career as he transferred from AC Milan to Celtic in the Premiership for an approximate fee of £1m. His stint at Celtic during 1996-97 was impressive, featuring 26 times and netting 12 goals. This performance seemingly caught attention from English football, particularly Sheffield Wednesday, who bought his services in August 1997 for around £3.5m. His time at Sheffield was capped by 35 appearances and 12 goals in the 1997-98 season.
Life beyond Sheffield saw him feature prominently for West Ham United following a January 1999 transfer for approximately £1.6m. His four-season spell at West Ham was marked by consistent appearances and a decent goal return each season.
Di Canio's career took another turn, involving a stint at Charlton Athletic in the 2003-04 season and a return to his former club, Lazio, in August 2004. He proved crucial for Lazio in the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, netting several goals. To wrap up his career, Di Canio transferred to his final club, Cisco Roma, in June 2006.
