Paolo Di Canio

Born: July 9, 1968

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Rome, Italy
Nationality: Italy Italian

Role: Manager
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
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Career History
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Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring on October 26, 2025
Watch Eberechi Eze score stunning first Premier League goal for Arsenal in Crystal Palace reunion
Watch Eberechi Eze score a stunning first Premier League goal for Arsenal to put the Gunners 1-0 up against his former side Crystal Palace in Sunday's London derby.
Oct 26, 14:42
 Volley collage
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie, Scholes or Yeboah take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.
Aug 12, 17:21
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on May 25, 2025
Mohamed Salah equals record and Arne Slot talks transfers after Liverpool lift Premier League trophy
Mohamed Salah equals another Premier League record and creates a new one during the Reds' final-day draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield.
May 25, 18:18
 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in action with West Ham United's Mark Noble on October 25, 2014
Manchester City vs. West Ham United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham and Man City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jan 4, 20:50
 Spain's Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata celebrate winning Euro 2024 on July 15, 2024
AC Milan confirm signing of Euro 2024-winning attacker in £11m transfer
AC Milan sign Spanish Euro 2024-winning striker Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid for a reported fee of €13m (£11m) on a long-term contract.
Jul 19, 11:24
 West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their first goal on April 27, 2024
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen emulates Geoff Hurst, Paolo Di Canio scoring feats with Liverpool goal
Jarrod Bowen emulates two separate scoring feats of Geoff Hurst and Paolo Di Canio after netting in West Ham United's 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday.
Apr 27, 14:16
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their second goal on March 17, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 28, 13:56
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal on November 11, 2023
Premier League Team of the Week - Mohamed Salah, Leandro Trossard, Victor Lindelof
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for the 12th round of fixtures, including Mohamed Salah, Leandro Trossard and Victor Lindelof.
Nov 13, 09:41
 Arsenal's William Saliba celebrates scoring their second goal on November 11, 2023
Ten-man Arsenal overcome Burnley to rise to second
Ten-man Arsenal rise to second in the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Burnley, despite seeing Fabio Vieira sent off late on.
Nov 11, 17:01
 Northern Ireland's Jonny Evans celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 7, 2023
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Northern Ireland and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 15, 09:40
 Nottingham Forest's Ibrahim Sangare in action with Crystal Palace's Jairo Riedewald on October 7, 2023
Nottingham Forest frustrate Crystal Palace in goalless stalemate
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest shake hands on a point apiece in an uneventful 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park in Roy Hodgson's 400th Premier League game as a manager.
Oct 7, 18:26
 Manchester United players celebrate Casemiro's goal against Newcastle United on February 26, 2023
Preview:Manchester United vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Manchester United and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 27, 14:11
 West Ham United's Michail Antonio celebrates scoring their second goal against Crystal Palace on August 28, 2021
Michail Antonio wins Premier League Player of the Month award for August
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio wins the Premier League's Player of the Month award for August.
Sep 10, 10:36
 West Ham United's Michail Antonio in action on July 7, 2021
Michail Antonio keen to stay just a little bit longer as Hammers' PL top scorer
The 31-year-old became the Hammers' leading scorer in the Premier League era with two goals against Leicester on Monday night.
Aug 24, 11:55
 Michail Antonio celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Leicester City in the Premier League on August 23, 2021
Michail Antonio heads Paolo Di Canio and Mark Noble as top-scoring Hammer
Mark Noble has been deadly from the penalty spot over the years with an overall record of 38 scored from 42 attempts.
Aug 24, 10:05
 Michail Antonio celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Leicester City in the Premier League on August 23, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Lukaku, Antonio, Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek two, including Romelu Lukaku, Michail Antonio and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Aug 24, 08:08
 Michail Antonio celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Leicester City in the Premier League on August 23, 2021
David Moyes hails 'different class' Michail Antonio as West Ham beat Leicester
Michail Antonio's quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.
Aug 23, 22:08
 Michail Antonio celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Leicester City in the Premier League on August 23, 2021
Michail Antonio brace fires him into record books and West Ham top of the league
Michail Antonio's quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.
Aug 23, 21:10
 West Ham United manager David Moyes applauds the fans at the end of the match on August 7, 2021
David Moyes backs Michail Antonio to break West Ham goalscoring record
Michail Antonio is currently level with former Hammers favourite Paolo Di Canio on 47 Premier League goals.
Aug 22, 21:30
 West Ham United's Arthur Masuaku pictured in September 2018
Team News: West Ham only missing Arthur Masuaku for the visit of Leicester
The wing-back is still building up his fitness following the knee operation he underwent last season.
Aug 20, 14:05
 Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
Top five Champions League final goals since 1992
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at the five greatest goals in the showpiece event since 1992.
May 28, 10:12
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
Paul Scholes urges Jack Grealish to leave Aston Villa
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes urges Red Devils-linked winger Jack Grealish to leave Aston Villa if he wants to prove himself as a top player.
Mar 3, 23:57
 Alan Shearer for Newcastle
A look at five occasions when top-flight reputations counted for nothing in relegation fight
Alan Shearer took Newcastle into the second tier during a short and ill-fated managerial reign at St James' Park in 2009.
Dec 20, 13:02
 Martin O'Neill pictured as Sunderland manager in 2013
On This Day in 2011: Martin O'Neill named new Sunderland manager
Martin O'Neill made a promising start at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 3, 08:12
 Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Eduardo Camavinga, Manuel Neuer, Mauro Icardi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 9, 06:57
 General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford taken August 2018
Paolo Di Canio reveals he turned down Manchester United move
West Ham United legend Paolo Di Canio reveals that he turned down the opportunity to sign for Manchester United in 2001.
Apr 8, 14:56
 Generic view outside of West Ham United's London Stadium from May 2018
Paolo Di Canio calls for "unity" at relegation-threatened West Ham United
West Ham United legend Paolo Di Canio calls for "unity" between the fans and the club's board if they are to stave off the threat of relegation this season.
Mar 21, 22:22
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal on January 1, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Jesus, Nicolas Pepe
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 21, including Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Pepe.
Jan 3, 12:29
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 2, 2019
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League fixture between Chelsea and West Ham United.
Nov 28, 15:00
 Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa watches on on January 26, 2019
Five great acts of sportsmanship after Marcelo Bielsa lets Aston Villa score
It is not the first time one team has allowed another to equalise straight from kick-off.
Apr 28, 18:16
 David Luiz and Andriy Yarmolenko in action during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on September 23, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's London derby between top-four chasing Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 6, 21:25
 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates on December 30, 2018
Five managers who surprised you in the Premier League
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defied the odds to win his opening six games as Manchester United boss, but which other managers have caused a surprise in England's top flight?
Dec 17, 08:36
 Jose Mourinho has a crafty wink on December 1, 2018
Sir Bobby's dad dance to Jose's water torture: When managers get carried away
Jurgen Klopp's excitement spilled over as Liverpool secured a dramatic win over Everton on Sunday.
Dec 2, 18:53
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts to his side's late winner against Young Boys on November 27, 2018
Sir Bobby's dad dance to Di Canio's knee slide: When managers get carried away
Jose Mourinho said he was expressing his frustration and relief with his celebrations at Manchester United's late winner against Young Boys.
Nov 28, 10:08
 Felipe Anderson in action for West Ham United on August 18, 2018
Felipe Anderson inspired by iconic West Ham United trio
Felipe Anderson names former West Ham United players Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano and Paolo Di Canio as players who inspired the Brazilian to join the club.
Aug 22, 21:17
 West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic punches the air after Michail Antonio of West Ham United opens the scoring during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at the London Stadium on August 21, 2016
Slaven Bilic hails "perfect day" for West Ham United
Slaven Bilic admits that it has been a "difficult week" for West Ham United, but was delighted with the way his side performed in the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Jan 14, 19:34
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Troubled Ravel Morrison in last-chance saloon?
Sports Mole considers whether controversial midfielder Ravel Morrison is now in last-chance saloon at Wigan Athletic.
Jan 11, 18:25
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:Watford vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League clash between Watford and Sunderland at Vicarage Road in what is Quique Flores's final match in charge of the Hornets.
May 14, 20:33
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio warns Antonio Conte about English media
Paolo Di Canio advises Chelsea managerial target Antonio Conte to be careful how he conducts himself around the British press.
Mar 29, 18:15
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scott Parker: 'Dimitri Payet is just like West Ham United legend Paolo Di Canio'
Dimitri Payet can become as big a West Ham legend as Paolo Di Canio, says ex-midfielder Scott Parker.
Mar 17, 18:37
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