Marco Domenichini

Marco Domenichini (born 21 October 1958) is an Italian football assistant manager and former footballer who is assistant manager of the Italy national team.

Marco Domenichini

Domenichini in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth	(1958-10-21) 21 October 1958 (age 66)
Place of birth	La Spezia, Italy
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Italy (assistant)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1979	Fiorentina	0	(0)
1979–1980	Pescara	4	(0)
1980–1982	Empoli	40	(2)
1982–1983	Paganese	31	(2)
1983–1984	Rondinella	30	(1)
1984–1986	Massese	61	(3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Domenichini was born in 1958 in La Spezia, Italy.^[1]

Playing career

As a youth player, Domenichini joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Fiorentina, helping the youth team win the Torneo di Viareggio.^[2]

Style of play

Domenichini mainly operated as a midfielder.^[3]

Managerial career

Domenichini's career as a coach has seen him working as Luciano Spalletti's assistant throughout his career, starting in 1997 with Empoli. In 2009, Domenichini followed Spalletti at Russian side Zenit, helping the club win the league.^[4]

In 2023, following Spalletti's appointment as the new head coach of the Italy national team, Domenichini joined him as his assistant.

Personal life

Domenichini is the son of former USD Canaletto president Giorgio Domenichini.^[5]