Gaetano Fontana
Gaetano Fontana (born 21 February 1970) is an Italian football manager and former midfielder. He is currently in charge as head coach of Serie C Group C club Turris.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 21 February 1970 | ||
Place of birth | Catanzaro, Italy | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Turris (head coach) | ||
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) |
Managerial career | |||
2008–2009 | Centobuchi | ||
2009–2010 | Santegidiese | ||
2011–2012 | Santegidiese | ||
2013 | Nocerina | ||
2016–2017 | Juve Stabia | ||
2017 | Cosenza | ||
2018 | Casertana | ||
2019 | Fano | ||
2021–2022 | Imolese | ||
2022– | Turris | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Coaching career
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]
On 29 December 2022, Fontana was hired by Serie C struggling club Turris.[5]
Honours and awards
- Serie A promotion: 2004 (Fiorentina)
- Serie B promotion: 2002 (Ascoli)
- Serie B promotion: 2006 (Napoli)
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.
References
- "Gaetano Fontana è il nuovo allenatore della Casertana FC" (in Italian). casertanafc.it. 18 June 2018.
- "GAETANO FONTANA E' IL NUOVO ALLENATORE DELL'ALMA JUVENTUS FANO" (Press release) (in Italian). Fano. 22 July 2019.
- "MISTER FONTANA SOLLEVATO DALL'INCARICO" (Press release) (in Italian). Fano. 2 December 2019.
- "LA PRESENTAZIONE DI MISTER FONTANA" (in Italian). Imolese. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- "Turris, ecco il quarto tecnico stagionale: panchina a Gaetano Fontana" (in Italian). TuttoMercatoWeb. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
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