Gaetano Fontana

Gaetano Fontana (born 21 February 1970) is an Italian football manager and former midfielder.

Gaetano Fontana
Personal information
Date of birth (1970-02-21) 21 February 1970
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
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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]

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
  1. "Gaetano Fontana è il nuovo allenatore della Casertana FC" (in Italian). casertanafc.it. 18 June 2018.
  2. "GAETANO FONTANA E' IL NUOVO ALLENATORE DELL'ALMA JUVENTUS FANO" (Press release) (in Italian). Fano. 22 July 2019.
  3. "MISTER FONTANA SOLLEVATO DALL'INCARICO" (Press release) (in Italian). Fano. 2 December 2019.
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