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{{Infobox football biography

| name = Daniele Dessena

| image = Daniele Dessena 2012.jpg

| caption = Dessena with [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]] in 2012

| fullname = Daniele Dessena<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.legaseriea.it/uploads/default/attachments/comunicati/comunicati_m/8365/files/allegati/8465/cu250.pdf |title=Comunicato Ufficiale N. 250 |trans-title=Official Press Release No. 250 |publisher=Lega Serie A |page=2 |date=28 June 2020 |access-date=8 December 2020 |language=it |archive-date=21 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021103917/http://www.legaseriea.it/uploads/default/attachments/comunicati/comunicati_m/8365/files/allegati/8465/cu250.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|5|10|df=y}}

| birth_place = [[Parma]], Italy

| height = 1.83 m

| position = [[Midfielder]]

| currentclub = ~~[[Olbia~~ ~~Calcio~~ ~~1905|Olbia]]~~

| currentclub

| clubnumber = 4

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = 1997–2004

| youthclubs1 = [[Parma F.C.|Parma]]

| years1 = 2004–2008

| clubs1 = [[Parma F.C.|Parma]]

| caps1 = 81

| goals1 = 5

| years2 = 2008–2012

| clubs2 = [[U.C. Sampdoria|Sampdoria]]

| caps2 = 55

| goals2 = 2

| years3 = 2009–2010

| clubs3 = → [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]] (loan)

| caps3 = 29

| goals3 = 3

| years4 = 2012–2019

| clubs4 = [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]]

| caps4 = 166

| goals4 = 7

| years5 = 2019–2021

| clubs5 = [[Brescia Calcio|Brescia]]

| caps5 = 42

| goals5 = 4

| years6 = 2021

| clubs6 = [[Delfino Pescara 1936|Pescara]]

| caps6 = 13

| goals6 = 3

| years7 = 2021–2023

| clubs7 = [[Virtus Entella]]

| caps7 = 35

| goals7 = 1

| years8 = 2023

| clubs8 = → [[Olbia Calcio 1905|Olbia]] (loan)

| caps8 = 12

| goals8 = 4

| years9 = ~~2023–~~

| years9 =

| clubs9 = [[Olbia Calcio 1905|Olbia]]

| caps9 = 31

| goals9 = 4

| nationalyears1 = 2004

| nationalteam1 = [[Italy national under-18 football team|Italy U18]]

| nationalcaps1 = 2

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2006–2009

| nationalteam2 = [[Italy national under-19 football team|Italy U19]]

| nationalcaps2 = 7

| nationalgoals2 = 1

| nationalyears3 = 2006–2009

| nationalteam3 = [[Italy national under-21 football team|Italy U21]]

| nationalcaps3 = 25

| nationalgoals3 = 6

| nationalyears4 = 2008

| nationalteam4 = [[Italy national under-23 football team|Italy Olympic]]

| nationalcaps4 = 2

| nationalgoals4 = 0

| pcupdate = 4 May 2024

| ntupdate =

}}

”’Daniele Dessena”’ (born 10 May 1987)<ref>{{FIFA player|291338}}</ref> is an Italian professional [[Association football|~~footballer~~]] ~~who~~ ~~plays~~ as ~~a [[midfielder]] for {{Italian football updater|Olbia}} club [[Olbia Calcio 1905|Olbia]]~~.

”’Daniele Dessena”’ (born 10 May 1987)<ref>{{FIFA player|291338}}</ref> is an Italian professional [[Association football|]] .

==Club career==

===Parma===

Dessena began his football career in the youth ranks of [[Parma F.C.|Parma]] and made his official debut in the first team on 27 February 2005 against [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://database.paninidigital.com/UK/calciatori.asp?TxtCodPersonaF=101667 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709054737/http://database.paninidigital.com/UK/calciatori.asp?TxtCodPersonaF=101667 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=DESSENA Daniele |access-date=10 January 2012 |work=Panini Digital }}</ref> This season also made his debut in the UEFA Cup on 24 February 2005, in a 2–0 win against [[VfB Stuttgart]]. During the 2005–06 season he scored 3 goals in 17 games. During the 2006–07 season Dessena became one of the star players at [[Parma F.C.|Parma]], he made 34 [[Serie A]] appearances scoring 2 goals, he also scored 2 goals in 6 games during the [[UEFA Cup]] campaign.

Dessena began his football career in the youth ranks of [[Parma F.C.|Parma]] and made his official debut in the first team on 27 February 2005 against [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://database.paninidigital.com/UK/calciatori.asp?TxtCodPersonaF=101667 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709054737/http://database.paninidigital.com/UK/calciatori.asp?TxtCodPersonaF=101667 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=DESSENA Daniele |access-date=10 January 2012 |work=Panini Digital }}</ref> This season also made his debut in the UEFA Cup on 24 February 2005, in a 2–0 win against [[VfB Stuttgart]]. During the 2005–06 season he scored 3 goals in 17 games. During the 2006–07 season Dessena became one of the star players at [[Parma F.C.|Parma]] made 34 [[Serie A]] appearances scoring goals, also scored goals in 6 games during the [[UEFA Cup]] campaign.

~~The~~ 2007–08 season, Dessena played in 28 [[Serie A]] games for [[Parma F.C.|Parma]]. In total he played 101 games for [[Parma F.C.|Parma]] in all competitions scoring 7 goals in the Emilian shirt.

2007–08 season, Dessena played in 28 [[Serie A]] games for [[Parma F.C.|Parma]]. In total he played 101 games for [[Parma F.C.|Parma]] in all competitions scoring goals in the Emilian shirt.

===Sampdoria and Cagliari===

In the summer of 2008 Dessena arrived at [[U.C. Sampdoria]] for a €4 million transfer fee. He made his debut on 31 August in a 1–1 draw against [[Inter Milan]]. On 23 October 2008, he scored his first goal for Sampdoria against [[Partizan Belgrade]] in the group stage of the [[UEFA Cup]]. He also scored a brace for Sampdoria in a 5–0 victory against Reggina on 9 May 2009. He made 25 appearances and scored two goals during his first season at the club.

On 31 August 2009, he joined fellow [[Serie A]] side [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]]. On 27 September, he scored his first goal for Cagliari in the game against his former team Parma. He scored again on 18 October against Catania and 14 March 2010 against Genoa.

On 25 June 2010, he was re-signed by Sampdoria after being brought back to the club by his former Parma Manager [[Domenico Di Carlo]]. Despite playing in a [[UEFA Champions League]] qualifier game for Sampdoria during the 2010–11 season, Sampdoria had to settle for a place in the [[UEFA Europa League]] after failing to progress to the group stages. Dessena made 6 appearances for Sampdoria during the Europa League campaign. However, the Serie A season ended in relegation to [[Serie B]], Dessena stayed with the club in Serie B making 8 appearances during the first half of the 2011–12 season.

On 25 June 2010, he was re-signed by Sampdoria after being brought back to the club by his former Parma Manager [[Domenico Di Carlo]]. Despite playing in a [[UEFA Champions League]] qualifier game for Sampdoria during the 2010–11 season, Sampdoria had to settle for a place in the [[UEFA Europa League]] after failing to progress to the group stages. Dessena made appearances for Sampdoria during the Europa League campaign. However, the Serie A season ended in relegation to [[Serie B]] Dessena stayed with the club in Serie B making appearances during the first half of the 2011–12 season.

===Cagliari===

Having made only eight appearances in 2011–12 during the first part of the season for [[U.C. Sampdoria|Sampdoria]] in [[Serie B]], Dessena was loaned to [[Serie A]] club [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]] in January for the remainder of the season. He made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=318117 |title=UFFICIALE: Dessena torna a Cagliari |trans-title=OFFICIAL: Dessena returns to Cagliari |date=28 December 2011 |access-date=10 January 2012 |work=Tutto Mercato Web |language=it}}</ref> After impressing during his 6-month loan spell, he joined [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]] on a permanent deal in July 2012.

In the 2012–13 season he ~~totalled~~ 31 appearances and three goals under managers [[Massimo Ficcadenti]] and [[Ivo Pulga]].

In the 2012–13 season he 31 appearances and three goals under managers [[Massimo Ficcadenti]] and [[Ivo Pulga]].

In the 2013–14 season, he was deployed more frequently in a holding midfield position under the new manager [[Luis Diego López]].

In the 2013–14 season he was deployed more frequently in a holding midfield position under new manager [[Luis Diego López]]. In February 2014, Dessena wore special rainbow laces against [[Inter Milan]] in support of Paddy Powers #Allacciamoli campaign to combat homophobia in football.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.mariomieli.net/daniele-dessena-si-schiera-contro-lomofobia-e-gli-danno-del-frocio.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddessena%2Bcagliari%2Bgay%26safe%3Doff%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D643 |title=Danuele Dessena torna si schiera contro l’omofobia |trans-title=Daniele Dessena is opposed to homophobia |work=Mariomieli |language=it |date=25 February 2014 |access-date=25 February 2014 }}</ref>

===Brescia===

On 10 January 2019, Dessena signed with [[Serie B]] club [[Brescia Calcio|Brescia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-b/ufficiale-brescia-preso-daniele-dessena-dal-cagliari-1200167|access-date=10 January 2019|title=UFFICIALE: Brescia, preso Daniele Dessena dal Cagliari|language=it}}</ref>

=== Pescara ===

===Pescara===

On 1 February 2021, Dessena signed with [[Serie B]] club [[Delfino Pescara 1936|Pescara]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=February 1, 2021|title=Brescia, UFFICIALE: Dessena al Pescara|trans-title=Brescia, OFFICIAL: Dessena to Pescara|url=https://www.calciomercato.com/news/brescia-ufficiale-dessena-al-pescara-74765|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201215319/https://www.calciomercato.com/news/brescia-ufficiale-dessena-al-pescara-74765 |archive-date=1 February 2021 |access-date=2021-02-02|website=Calciomercato.com|language=it}}</ref>

===Serie C===

On 20 July 2021, he signed with [[Virtus Entella]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Virtus Entella]]|url=https://www.entella.it/prima-squadra/ufficiale-daniele-dessena-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-dellentella/|title=Ufficiale, Daniele Dessena è un nuovo giocatore dell’Entella|work=Virtus Entella |date=20 July 2021|accessdate=22 November 2021|language=it |last1=Pagliettini |first1=Nicoló }}</ref> On 1 February 2023, Dessena moved on loan to [[Olbia Calcio 1905|Olbia]], with an obligation to buy.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Olbia|url=http://www.olbiacalcio.com/news/comunicati/2746/dessena-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-dell-olbia|title=Dessena è un nuovo giocatore dell’Olbia|date=1 February 2023|access-date=2 February 2023|language=it|archive-date=2 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402024238/http://www.olbiacalcio.com/news/comunicati/2746/dessena-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-dell-olbia|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==International career==

Dessena made 2 appearances for the [[Italy national under-18 football team|Italy U18 team]] and 7 appearances for the [[Italy national under-19 football team|U-19 team]].

Dessena made appearances for the [[Italy national under-18 football team|Italy U18 team]] and 7 appearances for the [[Italy national under-19 football team|U-19 team]].

In May 2008 he won the [[2008 Toulon Tournament|Toulon Tournament]] with the [[Italy national under-21 football team|Italy National Olympic team]], assisting teammate [[Dani Osvaldo]] for the only goal of the victorious final against [[Chile national under-23 football team|Chile]].<ref name=Toulon>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/468/international-football/2008/05/30/716612/italy-under-21s-champions-of-toulon|title=Italy Under-21s Champions Of Toulon|publisher=Goal.com|date=30 May 2008|access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref> During the event, he scored a goal in Italy’s victory over the [[United States national under-23 soccer team|United States]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/468/international-football/2008/05/25/710500/italy-u-21-excel-past-usa|title=Italy U-21 Excel Past USA|publisher=Goal.com|author1=William Wood|date=25 May 2008|access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref> He played for Italy at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]].

From 2006 to 2009, he was a regular member of the [[Italy national under-21 football team|Italy U-21s]], coached by [[Pierluigi Casiraghi]].

In May 2009, he was called up to the [[2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|European Championships]] but only made substitute appearances as second choice behind [[Luca Cigarini]] and [[Claudio Marchisio]]. He finished with a bronze medal with Italy finishing in 3rd.

==Coaching career==

After retiring, he became [[Leandro Greco]]’s assistant at [[Frosinone Calcio|Frosinone]] ‘s Under-19 team, then followed him to the first team after he was promoted.

He successively served as Greco’s right-hand man at [[Aurora Pro Patria 1919|Pro Patria]] from July to December 2025.

==Career statistics==

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==Honours==

;Cagliari

*[[Serie B]]: [[2015–16 Serie B|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-italia.net/84656/serie-b-cagliari-title-livorno-relegated|title=Serie B: Cagliari title, Livorno relegated|publisher=Football Italia|date=20 May 2016}}</ref>

”’Italy U21”’

*[[Toulon Tournament]]: [[2008 Toulon Tournament|2008]]

*[[UEFA European Under-21 Championship]] bronze: [[2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship|2009]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/19078.pdf|title=Regulations of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship|website=UEFA|access-date=29 April 2024}}</ref>

==References==

Italian professional footballer (born 1987)

Daniele Dessena (born 10 May 1987)^[2] is an Italian professional football coach and former player.

Club career

Parma

Dessena began his football career in the youth ranks of Parma and made his official debut in the first team on 27 February 2005 against Lazio.^[3] This season also made his debut in the UEFA Cup on 24 February 2005, in a 2–0 win against VfB Stuttgart. During the 2005–06 season, he scored 3 goals in 17 games. During the 2006–07 season, Dessena became one of the star players at Parma. He made 34 Serie A appearances, scoring two goals, and also scored two goals in 6 games during the UEFA Cup campaign.

In the 2007–08 season, Dessena played in 28 Serie A games for Parma. In total, he played 101 games for Parma in all competitions, scoring seven goals in the Emilian shirt.

Sampdoria and Cagliari

In the summer of 2008, Dessena arrived at U.C. Sampdoria for a €4 million transfer fee. He made his debut on 31 August in a 1–1 draw against Inter Milan. On 23 October 2008, he scored his first goal for Sampdoria against Partizan Belgrade in the group stage of the UEFA Cup. He also scored a brace for Sampdoria in a 5–0 victory against Reggina on 9 May 2009. He made 25 appearances and scored two goals during his first season at the club.

On 31 August 2009, he joined fellow Serie A side Cagliari. On 27 September, he scored his first goal for Cagliari in the game against his former team, Parma. He scored again on 18 October against Catania and on 14 March 2010 against Genoa.

On 25 June 2010, he was re-signed by Sampdoria after being brought back to the club by his former Parma Manager Domenico Di Carlo. Despite playing in a UEFA Champions League qualifier game for Sampdoria during the 2010–11 season, Sampdoria had to settle for a place in the UEFA Europa League after failing to progress to the group stages. Dessena made six appearances for Sampdoria during the Europa League campaign. However, the Serie A season ended in relegation to Serie B. Dessena stayed with the club in Serie B, making eight appearances during the first half of the 2011–12 season.

Cagliari

Having made only eight appearances in 2011–12 during the first part of the season for Sampdoria in Serie B, Dessena was loaned to Serie A club Cagliari in January for the remainder of the season. He made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal.^[4] After impressing during his 6-month loan spell, he joined Cagliari on a permanent deal in July 2012.

In the 2012–13 season, he made 31 appearances and scored three goals under managers Massimo Ficcadenti and Ivo Pulga.

In the 2013–14 season, he was deployed more frequently in a holding midfield position under the new manager Luis Diego López.

Brescia

On 10 January 2019, Dessena signed with Serie B club Brescia.^[5]

Pescara

On 1 February 2021, Dessena signed with Serie B club Pescara.^[6]

Serie C

On 20 July 2021, he signed with Virtus Entella.^[7] On 1 February 2023, Dessena moved on loan to Olbia, with an obligation to buy.^[8] He retired in June 2024.

International career

Dessena made two appearances for the Italy U18 team and 7 appearances for the U-19 team.

In May 2008, he won the Toulon Tournament with the Italy National Olympic team, assisting teammate Dani Osvaldo for the only goal of the victorious final against Chile.^[9] During the event, he scored a goal in Italy’s victory over the United States.^[10] He played for Italy at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

From 2006 to 2009, he was a regular member of the Italy U-21s, coached by Pierluigi Casiraghi.

In May 2009, he was called up to the European Championships but only made substitute appearances as second choice behind Luca Cigarini and Claudio Marchisio. He finished with a bronze medal, with Italy finishing in 3rd.

Coaching career

After retiring, he became Leandro Greco‘s assistant at Frosinone ‘s Under-19 team, then followed him to the first team after he was promoted.

He successively served as Greco’s right-hand man at Pro Patria from July to December 2025.

Career statistics

Updated 15 August 2020^[11]

Honours

Cagliari

Italy U21