Gaetano Fontana (born 21 February 1970) is an Italian football manager and former midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1970-02-21) 21 February 1970 (age 52) | ||
Place of birth | Catanzaro, Italy | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1991 | Catanzaro | 45 | (4) |
1991–1993 | Padova | 35 | (0) |
1993–1994 | Reggina | 29 | (5) |
1994–1995 | Padova | 6 | (0) |
1995–1997 | Alessandria | 40 | (7) |
1997–2000 | Juve Stabia | 83 | (14) |
2000–2003 | Ascoli | 104 | (34) |
2004 | Fiorentina | 25 | (4) |
2005–2006 | Napoli | 36 | (4) |
2006–2007 | Ascoli | 11 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
2008–2009 | Centobuchi | ||
2009–2010 | Santegidiese | ||
2011–2012 | Santegidiese | ||
2013 | Nocerina | ||
2016–2017 | Juve Stabia | ||
2017 | Cosenza | ||
2018 | Casertana | ||
2019 | Fano | ||
2021–2022 | Imolese | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
On 18 June 2018 he was unveiled as new head coach of Casertana.[1]
On 22 July 2019, he was hired as head coach of Serie C club Fano.[2] On 2 December 2019, he was dismissed following 8 consecutive losses.[3]
On 26 July 2021 he was appointed head coach of Serie C club Imolese.[4]
Fontana was a left footed midfielder renowned for his free kicks and leadership qualities. He played into his late 30s while residing mainly in the Italian lower leagues.
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