Daniele Adani

• Full name: Daniele Adani
• Date of birth: 10 October 1974
• Place of birth: Correggio, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Position: Centre-back / Defender

Club career (selected highlights)

• Brescia Calcio – Adani had two spells with Brescia. He first joined Brescia in 1998 and established himself as a key defender; he later returned to the club after other moves. With Brescia he played alongside notable teammates (including Roberto Baggio during Baggio's late-career spell) and featured regularly in Serie A and Serie B matches.
• Other clubs – Over his career Adani also played for Reggiana (early career), Internazionale (Inter Milan), Empoli (loan), Palermo, and Fiorentina among others.

International career

• Adani earned caps for the Italy national team and was part of the Italy squad during the early 2000s (he made his senior debut in 2004). He was considered for selection around UEFA Euro 2004 and World Cup qualifying periods, earning several appearances for the Azzurri.

Playing style

• As a centre-back Adani was known for good positional sense, reading of the game, composure on the ball and ability to pass out from the back. He combined physicality with tactical intelligence and leadership at the defensive line.

After playing

• After retiring from professional football, Adani moved into sports media and punditry, becoming a well-known television commentator and analyst in Italy, providing tactical insights and match commentary for domestic and international competitions.

Notable facts

• Born in 1974, Adani had a lengthy career across Italy’s top divisions and later became a prominent football analyst.
• He is especially associated with his time at Brescia, where he made a significant impact as a central defender.