Paolo Negro is a retired Italian footballer and manager who could play as either a central or right defender. He was a strong, tenacious, hard-tackling, physical player, who excelled in the air, and who possessed a powerful shot from distance. He was also a tactically intelligent, reliable, and versatile player, and a cautious, disciplined defender, who excelled at zonal-marking. He was also an attentive man-marker, with reliable technique and distribution, as well as pace and stamina, which allowed him to be effective when moving forward along the right flank after winning back possession. In an 18-year professional career, he amassed Serie A totals of 362 games and 24 goals, namely in representation of Lazio, winning eight major titles with the club, including one national championship and the 1999 Cup Winners' Cup. He also appeared with Italy at Euro 2000, where Italy finished in second place. Negro is currently active into football as head coach of Serie D amateurs Zagarolo. 

April 16th, 1972 in Arzignano (Age 52)