Davide Mandelli (born 28 June 1977) is a former Italian

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who played as defender.

Playing career

He started his career with his local club

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. After playing with other lower league clubs, he joined

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, followed by

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and

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. He made his European debut against

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in 2006-07 UEFA Cup.

Coaching career

Following retirement, Mandelli took on a coaching career alongside former teammate

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, working as his assistant on a number of clubs such as

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, Santarcangelo,

and

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. He spent the 2021–22 season as assistant to Marcolini at AlbinoLeffe. On May 24, 2022, was relinquished from his position, together with Marcolini and the whole coaching staff.

Honours

Player

;Biellese *

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: 1996–97 ;Torino *

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: 2000–01 ;AC Siena *

: 2002–03 ;Chievo Verona *

: 2007–08

References

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1977 births Living people Italian men's footballers SSD Varese Calcio players Torino FC players ACR Siena 1904 players AC ChievoVerona players Serie A players Serie B players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Monza ASD Biellese 1902 players {{Italy-footy-defender-1970s-stub