Francesco Toldo (born 2 December 1971) is an Italian retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In a professional career which spanned two full decades, he mainly represented Fiorentina and Internazionale (eight and nine seasons respectively), winning a total of 15 titles combined – in his last five years, however, he was solely a backup for the Nerazzurri.
For Italy, Toldo appeared in five international competitions, being a starter in Euro 2000, where he helped Italy reach the final. Regarded by pundits as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation, in 2013, he placed 15th in the IFFHS 'Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century' election.
Born in Padua, Veneto, Toldo started his career with A.C. Milan in 1990. He never played a game with the Milan however, being loaned during his stint with the club, successively to Hellas Verona FC (1990–91), Trentino Calcio 1921 (1991–92), and Ravenna Calcio (1992–93).
Toldo then joined AC Fiorentina in 1993, and became the Viola club's starter for eight seasons, winning the Coppa Italia twice, the Supercoppa Italiana, and playing in one edition of the UEFA Champions League. In 2000, Toldo was named the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year for his performances.
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