Leonardo Pettinari (footballer)
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. He failed to play any match in Serie A before joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Ravenna in 2008-09 season. In July 2009, he joined Serie B strugglers Cittadella in co-ownership deal, rejoined Tommaso Bellazzini, teammate at La Viola. 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