16 Facts About Massimo Donati

Massimo Donati was born on 26 March 1981 and is an Italian professional football manager, pundit and former player who played as a midfielder.

Massimo Donati represented Italy at Under-16, Under-18, Under-20 and Under-21 levels.

Massimo Donati started his club career at Atalanta, before moving to Milan in June 2001 along with Cristian Zenoni for 60 billion lire in a cash-plus-player deal.

Massimo Donati was a youth international, representing Italy at under-16, under-18, under-20 and under-21 levels.

Massimo Donati was given the number 18 jersey, vacated by ex-captain Neil Lennon and was unveiled at Celtic Park.

On 27 August 2009, Massimo Donati left Celtic and signed a four-year contract with Serie A newcomers Bari.

On 18 July 2016, Massimo Donati returned to Scotland to sign for Hamilton Academical.

On 9 November 2016, Massimo Donati signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2019.

In January 2018, Hamilton announced that they had agreed with Massimo Donati to cancel his existing playing contract, in order for him to begin a coaching career.

Massimo Donati signed a short-term contract with St Mirren in February 2018.

Massimo Donati was released by St Mirren at the end of this contract.

In 2018, Massimo Donati was unveiled as a new color commentator and pundit for DAZN, a role he left in June 2021 following his appointment as Sambenedettese's new head coach.

In June 2019, Massimo Donati joined the coaching staff at Kilmarnock under Angelo Alessio.

On 31 October 2021, Massimo Donati was dismissed from his role following a negative start in the club's Serie D campaign.

On 16 June 2022, Donati was appointed as the new manager of Legnago Salus, who had just been relegated to Serie D After winning the Serie D Group B title and leading Legnago back to Serie C after one season, he was confirmed in charge of the club.

On 12 June 2024, Massimo Donati was appointed as manager of newly promoted Super League Greece side Athens Kallithea.