1994 Lazio Position Defender 1991–1994 Modena Height 1.83 m | Years Team Role Footballer Playing position Name Daniele Adani | |
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Date of birth (1974-07-10) 10 July 1974 (age 41) Similar People Giancarlo Marocchi, Roberto Guana, Luca Marchegiani, Riccardo Trevisani, Angelo Di Livio | ||
Personaggi di natale daniele adani telereggio
Daniele Adani (born 10 July 1974 in Correggio, Reggio Emilia) is a retired Italian footballer, who played as a central defender.
Contents
- Personaggi di natale daniele adani telereggio
- Club career
- International career
- Style of play
- Coaching career
- Club
- References
Club career
Adani started his career in Serie B with Modena FC, making his first team debuts at the age of 18. In 1994, he transferred to top level's S.S. Lazio but, after two gameless months, moved to Brescia Calcio in November; subsequently, he followed the club's promotion and relegation between the first and second divisions, appearing in nearly 200 official matches.
In 1999, Adani transferred to A.C. Fiorentina for 7 billion lire (€3.615 million), winning the Italian Cup in his second season. In 2002, the club faced bankruptcy, and the player signed for F.C. Internazionale Milano on a free transfer. Though he was not regarded as member of the first team, he would be in the starting lineup more times than expected, managing to score two goals during his two-season stint (in away wins against Empoli F.C. and A.C. Ancona); he also broke his nose while playing for the Nerazzurri and decided to play with a titanium mask, as Paolo Maldini had done previously. Adani also wore a similar non-metallic mask after he recovered, but dropped it shortly after.
In 2004, Adani returned to Brescia, but left the club in March of the following year, along with Roberto Guana. He joined Ascoli Calcio 1898 shortly after, appearing in only three games as the Marche side managed to retain its top flight status.
Before retiring from professional football at the age of 34, Adani played two years with Empoli, both in the first division, being regularly used in his first year as the club qualified to the UEFA Cup, but only in six games in his second, as the Tuscany outfit dropped down a level.
In 2009, Adani returned to football with amateurs Sammartinese, in Seconda Categoria (9th level).
International career
Adani received five caps for Italy in four years. His debut came on 15 November 2000, in a 1–0 friendly win with England.
On 27 March 2002, against the same opponent, in another exhibition match, Adani made his second appearance, in a 2–1 win at Elland Road, again as a second-half substitute.
Style of play
Regarded as a promising defender in his youth, Adani was known for his composure on the ball and versatility; although he was usually deployed as a man marking centre-back, he was capable of playing anywhere along the back line.
Coaching career
He obtained UEFA B coaching license in 2008. (third category of the license) In 2010, he got the A license, made him eligible to coach Lega Pro team or as a vice-coach in higher divisions. On 19 July 2011, it was announced that he would be the vice-coach of Serie B team Vicenza Calcio., under Silvio Baldini.