Leonardo Pettinari (born 23 July 1986) is an Italian retired footballer and current manager, currently in charge of the Under-15 team of Fiorentina.

Playing career

Born in Prato, Tuscany, Pettinari started his career at regional capital Florence for Fiorentina. After spent 2 seasons at Primavera team. He joined Serie C1 side Sangiovannese in co-ownership deal in summer 2006. In July 2007, he was bought back by La Viola but sold to Serie A side Reggina.

Leonardo Pettinari (footballer)

He failed to play any match in Serie A before joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Ravenna in 2008-09 season.

Leonardo Pettinari (footballer)

In July 2009, he joined Serie B strugglers Cittadella in co-ownership deal, rejoined Tommaso Bellazzini, teammate at La Viola.

Leonardo Pettinari (footballer)

On 15 July 2010 he was sold to Atalanta. He retired in the 2012–2013 season because of heart problems.

Coaching career

In 2014, he became coach of lower league side La Querce. He successively served as a youth coach of Fiorentina from 2016 and 2018, before returning to become part of the Viola's youth staff in 2023, this time in charge of the Under-15 team.

References

External links

Profile at Cittadella

Profile at AIC.Football.it

Italian men's footballers

Serie C players

Serie B players

Serie A players

ACF Fiorentina players

LFA Reggio Calabria players

Ravenna FC players

AS Cittadella players

Atalanta BC players

ASD Sangiovannese 1927 players

SSD Varese Calcio players

Men's association football midfielders

Sportspeople from Prato

1986 births

Living people

Sportspeople from the Province of Prato

Footballers from Tuscany