Franco Baresi
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Summary
Franco Baresi was born on May 8, 1960[1], in Travagliato[2]. He died on July 31, 2026[3], in Rozzano[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,369 views/month, #5,885 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 29, 2026[8]
- Place of burial: Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[9]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[10]
- Award received: Q44722148[11], Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[12], Gold Collar for Sports Merit[13], gold medal for athletic prowess[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of sports team: AC Milan[16], Italy men's national association football team[17], Italy national under-21 football team[18]
- Commons category: Franco Baresi[19]
- Position played on team / speciality: defender[20], sweeper[21]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[22]
- Sport: association football[23]
- Family name: Baresi[24]
- Given name: Franchino[25], Franco[26]
- Work location: Milan[27]
- Relative: Regina Baresi[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Participant in: UEFA Euro 1980[30], 1982 FIFA World Cup[31], football at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's tournament[32], UEFA Euro 1988[33], 1990 FIFA World Cup[34], 1994 FIFA World Cup[35]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 6[36], 4[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[38]
- Birth name: Franchino Baresi[39]
- Country for sport: Italy[40]
- Name in native language: Franco Baresi[41]
- Start of work period: 1977[42]
- End of work period: 1997[43]
- Height: 176 cm[44]
- Mass: 70 kg[45]
Why It Matters
Franco Baresi has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Franco Baresi born?
Franco Baresi was born in Travagliato[2].
Where did Franco Baresi die?
Franco Baresi died in Rozzano[4].
What did Franco Baresi do for work?
Franco Baresi worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].
What awards did Franco Baresi receive?
Honors received include Q44722148[11], Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[12], Gold Collar for Sports Merit[13], and gold medal for athletic prowess[14].