Gianluca Pagliuca

• Full name: Gianluca Pagliuca
• Nationality: Italian
• Date of birth: December 18, 1966
• Place of birth: Bologna, Italy
• Position: Goalkeeper

Club career (highlights)

• Bologna (youth and early senior years) — Pagliuca began his professional career at Bologna, coming through their youth system and making his senior debut in the mid-1980s.
• Sampdoria (1987–1994) — Established himself as one of Italy’s top goalkeepers; won the Serie A title (1990–91) and the Coppa Italia (1993–94), and reached the European Cup final in 1992–93.
• Inter Milan (Internazionale) (1994–1999) — Joined Inter in 1994, serving as first-choice goalkeeper. Key moments include domestic and European campaigns in the mid-1990s; known for his shot-stopping, penalty saves and vocal organization of the defense.
• Bologna (return) (1999–2003) — Returned to his hometown club for several seasons before later playing for Ascoli.
• Ascoli (2006–2007) — Finished his playing career with Ascoli; retired from professional football in 2007.

International career

• Italy national team: 39 caps (1991–1998)
• Major tournaments: Starter at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he helped Italy reach the final (Italy lost on penalties to Brazil). Also part of Italy’s squads at UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1990 World Cup as a squad member earlier in his career.
• Notable: One of the first goalkeepers to be sent off in a World Cup match (1994 group stage versus Norway) — he actually was sent off in 1994 qualifying; remembered for his penalty-saving ability in knock-out situations.

Playing style and legacy

• Known for excellent reflexes, strong shot-stopping and reliable penalty-saving record.
• Recognized for consistency across top Italian clubs during the 1990s and for being among Italy’s leading goalkeepers of his generation.
• Remembered fondly by supporters of Sampdoria, Inter and Bologna, and respected internationally for his World Cup performances.

After retirement

• Has been involved in media and occasional football-related activities; maintained a presence in Italian football circles following his retirement.

Note: This is a concise career summary focusing on his time at Inter Milan and key career points.