Quick Info
| Profession | Former footballer; football coach; club executive |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1960 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 31, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Travagliato, Italy |
| Date of Death | 31/07/2026 |
Latest News about Franco Baresi
31/07/2026
Franco Baresi died at the age of 66, with AC Milan confirming the death of its former captain. Reports said he had undergone lung surgery in 2025 and had been dealing with serious health complications in the months before his death.
03/08/2025
AC Milan said Franco Baresi underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule after a routine medical check. The club later said he was recovering well and would undergo oncological recovery therapy with immunotherapy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Franchino Baresi |
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| Known As | Franco Baresi |
| Primary Role | Defender / sweeper |
| Notable For | Spending his entire senior club career at AC Milan and captaining the club for 15 seasons |
| Legacy | Widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.76 m |
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| Playing Position | Defender; sweeper; centre-back |
| Foot | Right |
Relationships & More
| Brother | Giuseppe Baresi |
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Family
| Sibling | Giuseppe Baresi |
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Career
| Youth Career | AC Milan youth system |
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| Senior Club | AC Milan (1977–1997) |
| Club Appearances | 719 |
| Club Goals | 33 |
| National Team | Italy |
| National Team Caps | 81 |
| National Team Goals | 1 |
| Captaincy | AC Milan captain for 15 seasons |
| Major Honors | 3 UEFA Champions League titles, 6 Serie A titles, 4 Supercoppa Italiana titles, 2 European Super Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, FIFA World Cup (1982) |
| Post-Playing Career | Football coach and club executive; later served as Brand Ambassador for AC Milan |
| Post-Playing Career Details | He worked as a youth coach at AC Milan, including the Primavera and Berretti teams, and later held executive and ambassador roles at the club. |
Social Media
| https://x.com/FBaresi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was part of Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup-winning squad but did not play in the tournament. | |
| 2. He represented Italy at the 1984 Summer Olympics. | |
| 3. He was ranked 19th in World Soccer magazine's list of the 100 greatest players of the 20th century. | |
| 4. He is associated with AC Milan in multiple roles beyond playing, including coaching and executive/ambassador duties. |