Franco Baldini
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| Franco Baldini | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 October 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Reggello, Italy | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | England (assistant manager) | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| A.S. Bari Bologna F.C. 1909 |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Franco Baldini is an Italian former footballer who is currently working as the General Manager under Fabio Capello in the England backroom staff.
[edit] Career
Born in Reggello, Italy, Baldini played for Bari and Bologna.[1] He became director of football at A.S. Roma in 1999, where he remained until March 2005 when he resigned.[1] He joined Fabio Capello at Real Madrid in 2006.[1] When Capello took over as England manager in December 2007, Baldini became assistant manager.[2] His Role as General Manager doesn't involve coaching on the training pitch however his role involves scouting, line managing the support staff like the doctor, physiotherapist, masseurs and kit managers.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Kelso, Paul (2007-12-14). "Board disquiet stalls Capello's coronation". The Guardian. http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2227457,00.html. Retrieved on 2007-12-14.
- ^ "Capello named new England manager". BBC Sport. 2007-12-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7137847.stm. Retrieved on 2007-12-14.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Terry Venables |
England national football team assistant manager 2008– with Italo Galbiati |
Incumbent |
