Gianni Infantino
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Summary
Gianni Infantino was born on March 23, 1970[1], in Brig-Glis[2]. He has worked as a sports official[3], lawyer[4], and sports executive[5]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,087 views/month, #2,080 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Brig[7]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[8], Italy[9], Lebanon[10]
- Native language: Swiss German[11], Italian[12], French[13]
- Position held: president of FIFA[14], member of the International Olympic Committee[15]
- Employer: FIFA[16]
- Educated at: University of Fribourg[17], University of Neuchâtel[18]
- Award received: Order of Friendship[19], Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[20], Order of Merit[21], Gold Collar for Sports Merit[22], Ordine al merito del Congo[23], Presidential Medal of Merit[24], Order of Boyacá[25], Medal of Friendship[26], Order of Merit of Niger[27], honorary citizenship[28], San Giorgio d'Oro[29], Order of the Nigeria[30]
- Member of: International Olympic Committee[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Official residence: Zurich[33], Zug[34]
- Commons category: Gianni Infantino[35]
- Sport: association football[36]
- Family name: Infantino[37]
- Given name: Gianni[38], Giovanni[39]
- Significant event: Panama Papers[40]
- Participant in: FII 6th Edition in Riyadh[41], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022[42], Global Conference 2022[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swiss German[44], Italian[45], French[46], English[47], Spanish[48], Portuguese[49], Arabic[50]
- Birth name: Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino[51]
- Name in native language: Gianni Infantino[52]
- Number of children: 4[53]
Why It Matters
Gianni Infantino has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Gianni Infantino born?
Gianni Infantino was born in Brig-Glis[2].
What did Gianni Infantino do for work?
Gianni Infantino worked as a sports official[3], lawyer[4], and sports executive[5].
Where did Gianni Infantino go to school?
Gianni Infantino was educated at University of Fribourg[17] and University of Neuchâtel[18].
What awards did Gianni Infantino receive?
Honors received include Order of Friendship[19], Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[20], and Order of Merit[21].