Who Is Roberto Luongo? Age, Biography and Wiki
Roberto Luongo, born on April 4, 1979, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who has left an indelible mark on the sport. As of 2025, Luongo is 45 years old. He is best known for his time with the Vancouver Canucks and the Florida Panthers in the NHL, where he showcased his exceptional skills and contributed to the growth of ice hockey in Canada.
Luongo was drafted fourth overall by the New York Islanders in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Throughout his career, he was celebrated for his agility, quick reflexes, and remarkable shot-stopping capabilities, earning him several All-Star selections and awards, including the prestigious Vezina Trophy in 2010.
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 4, 1979 |
| Age | 46 Years |
| Birth Place | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Canada |
Popularity
Roberto Luongo's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Roberto Luongo stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) and maintains a weight of around 214 pounds (97 kg). His athletic build and agility were significant assets during his playing career, allowing him to perform at a high level in a physically demanding sport.
After his performance at the 1999 World Junior Championships, Luongo was signed by the Islanders to a three-year, $2.775 million contract on January 8, 1999. The following season, he made his professional debut with the Lowell Lock Monsters, the Islanders' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Early in the season, Luongo was called up to the Islanders on November 22, 1999, after a shoulder injury to back up Wade Flaherty. He made his NHL debut six days later on November 28, stopping 43 shots in a 2–1 win against the Boston Bruins.
Luongo's early performances solidified him as the Islanders' starting goaltender over veteran Félix Potvin. Nearly a month after Luongo's debut in New York, Potvin was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on December 19 in exchange for backup goaltender Kevin Weekes.
The next month, he recorded his first career NHL shutout in his eighth game, stopping 34 shots in a 3–0 victory over the Bruins on December 27.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Roberto Luongo is happily married to his longtime partner, Gina Luongo (née Fabbro). The couple tied the knot in 2005 and shares three children together. While Luongo has always kept a relatively low profile regarding his family life, he often shares glimpses of his family on social media, highlighting their close-knit bond.
His father is an Italian immigrant, born in Santa Paolina, Avellino. He worked in the construction and delivery of furniture, while Luongo's mother, an Irish-Canadian, worked in marketing with Air Canada. Antonio and Pasqualina married in Montreal after Antonio immigrated there in 1976.
Net Worth and Salary
Roberto Luongo has amassed a substantial fortune throughout his career. As of 2025, his estimated net worth is approximately $40 million. This impressive figure is a result of his lucrative NHL contracts, endorsements, and various business endeavors. During his playing days, Luongo earned an annual salary of over $6 million at the peak of his career, with additional income generated from endorsements with brands like CCM and Gatorade.
On September 30, 2008, prior to the start of the 2008–09 season, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis and head coach Alain Vigneault named Luongo the 12th captain in team history, replacing the departed Markus Näslund. The decision was unconventional, as league rules forbid goaltenders from being captains.
As such, Luongo became only the seventh goaltender in NHL history to be named a captain, and the first since Bill Durnan captained the Montreal Canadiens in 1947–48 (after which the league implemented the rule).
In order to account for the league rule, Luongo did not perform any of the on-ice duties reserved for captains and did not wear the captain's "C" on his jersey. Instead he incorporated it into the artwork on the front of one of his masks which he occasionally wore for the early months of the 2008–09 season.
Canucks defenceman Willie Mitchell was designated to handle communications with on-ice officials, while defenceman Mattias Öhlund was responsible for ceremonial faceoffs and other such formalities associated with captaincy. Centre Ryan Kesler was chosen along with Mitchell and Öhlund as the third alternate captain.
A month into the 2008–09 season, Luongo began a shutout streak that lasted three games against the Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, and the Minnesota Wild, akin to the feat he accomplished in the same month of November the previous year.
His overall shutout streak was snapped at 242:36 minutes, in a 2–1 shootout loss against the Colorado Avalanche, surpassing the Canucks record he set the previous season. Later that month, on November 22, Luongo left a game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins after suffering an adductor strain in his groin.
Initially listed as week-to-week, he attempted what was considered an early comeback within two weeks of the injury, but suffered a setback during a team practice on December 10, leaving early in discomfort. After missing 24 games, Luongo made his return on January 15, 2009, in a 4–1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes.
While injured, Luongo was chosen for the fourth time to the NHL All-Star Game in 2009 as the lone Canucks representative. Despite speculation he would have to miss his second straight All-Star Game, Luongo recovered in time and took part in a 12–11 shootout loss to the Eastern Conference.
He finished the season with back-to-back shutouts in the final two games against the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche to establish a new career-high of nine shutouts on the season, breaking Dan Cloutier's previous franchise single-season shutout record of seven, set in 2001–02.
Winning their second Northwest Division title in three years, Luongo and the Canucks returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence as the third seed in the West. During the 2009 playoffs, he led the Canucks to a first round sweep of the sixth-seeded St. Louis Blues.
The Canucks then faced the fourth-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in the second round, which Chicago ultimately won in six games. Luongo was heavily criticized following his performance in the sixth and deciding game, allowing seven goals in the 7–5 loss to seal the 4–2 series defeat.
In a post-game interview, Luongo told reporters that he "let [his] teammates down". Many in the Vancouver media were quick to suggest trading Luongo, arguing that his large salary could be better spent, while pointing to several successful teams with relatively low-salary goaltenders.
Nevertheless, Luongo was presented at the year-end awards ceremony with the Scotiabank Fan Fav Award, a fan-voted award in its inaugural year for the league's favourite player.
Also finishing fourth in Vezina Trophy voting, he missed out on his second nomination in three years by one vote, behind Niklas Bäckström of the Minnesota Wild, Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets and trophy-winner Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins.
Career, Business and Investments
In addition to his on-ice accomplishments, Luongo has successfully transitioned into various business ventures following his retirement from professional hockey. He is actively involved in hockey-related businesses and has made investments in sports training facilities aimed at helping young players develop their skills. Furthermore, Luongo has been an advocate for mental health awareness in sports, using his platform to inspire and support athletes in need.
Roberto Luongo (,, ; born April 4, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, and Vancouver Canucks. In 2022, Luongo was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Luongo is a two-time NHL All-Star (2004 and 2007) and winner of the William M. Jennings Trophy for backstopping his team to the lowest goals against average in the league (2011, with backup Cory Schneider). He was a finalist for several awards, including the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender (2004, 2007, and 2011), the Lester B.
Pearson Award as the top player voted by his peers (2004 and 2007), and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player (2007). Luongo is third all-time in games played as an NHL goaltender (1,044) and fourth all-time in wins (489). He employed the butterfly style of goaltending.
Social Network
Roberto Luongo is relatively active on social media, particularly on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. He uses these platforms not only to engage with his fans but also to promote various causes, share personal milestones, and showcase his life after hockey. His authentic approach has garnered him a robust following, allowing him to maintain a presence in the hockey community.
On April 13, 2006, Luongo became the most-wins Panthers goaltender of all time, passing Vanbiesbrouck, with his 107th win with the team – a 5–4 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators. He went on to post 35 wins, breaking Vanbiesbrouck's 27-win single-season Panthers mark, set in 1996–97.
Set to become a free agent for the second consecutive off-season, he could not come to an agreement with the Panthers, having formally turned down a five-year, $30 million contract offer in January 2006.
It was also reported that among Luongo's demands were that backup goaltender Jamie McLennan be re-signed, his long-time goaltending coach François Allaire be hired and that a public statement be released that he would not be traded until the no-trade clause of his contract took effect.
Education
Luongo attended various schools in Montreal before pursuing a professional hockey career. Although his focus shifted to ice hockey at a young age, he valued education and completed his high school studies. Luongo has often expressed the importance of education and has encouraged young athletes to balance their sports commitments with their academic pursuits, emphasizing that both are vital for a successful future.
