By Anna Italia
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Congratulations to 18-years old AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making history. Donnarumma is the youngest goalkeeper to be in the official starting lineup in Italy National team on Tuesday 28 March 2017 during the friendly game: Netherlands 1 – 2 Italy.
Donnarumma was born on February 25, 1999 in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy.
Italy Head Coach Giampiero Ventura giving this historical moment to Donnarumma while legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was listed as a sub.
?? ? | History made. Gianluigi #DONNARUMMA is now the youngest goalkeeper to have started for #Italy! #VivoAzzurro #Azzurri #NEDITA pic.twitter.com/GsWskSVtwu
— Italy (@azzurri) March 28, 2017
NETHERLANDS (4-3-3): Zoet; Tete, Martins Indi, Hoedt, Blind; Wijnaldum, Strootman, Klaassen; Lens, Depay, Promes.
Subs: Vorm, Cillessen, Karsdorp, Veltman, de Ligt, Viergever, Vilhena, Toornstra, Sneijder, Berghuis, Dost, de Jong.
Coach: Grim.
ITALY (3-4-1-2): Donnarumma; Rugani, Bonucci, Romagnoli; Zappacosta, De Rossi, Parolo, Darmian; Verratti; Immobile, Éder.
Subs.: Buffon, Meret, Astori, D’Ambrosio, De Sciglio, Spinazzola, Gagliardini, Candreva, Verdi, Insigne, Sansone, Politano, Belotti, Petagna.
Coach: Ventura.
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- Donnarumma began his career with AC Milan in 2015, becoming the second youngest goalkeeper ever to debut in the Italian Serie A at 16 years odl and 242 days.
- Donnarumma breaking the record as the youngest Italy ‘under-21 player ever to play at 17-years old and 28 days in March 2016.
- Donnarumma made his senior international debut, becoming the youngest goalkeeper ever to appear for Italy at 17-years old and 189 days.