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. A large, strong, and imposing keeper, who was also agile, consistent, and reactive, Toldo is regarded by pundits as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.
Club career
Born in Padua, Veneto, Toldo started his career with A.C. Milan. He never played a game with the club however, being loaned during his link, successively to Hellas Verona FC, Trentino Calcio 1921 and Ravenna Calcio.
Toldo then joined AC Fiorentina, and became the Viola club's starter for eight seasons...
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