Mario Bortolazzi
- Full name: Mario Bortolazzi
- Nationality: Italian
- Date of birth: 8 November 1965
- Place of birth: Verona, Italy
- Position: Midfielder (central / defensive midfield)
Club Career (selected highlights)
- Hellas Verona — Began professional career; youth product of Verona and made senior appearances in late 1980s.
- AC Milan — Had spells at Milan in the late 1980s/early 1990s, part of strong squads though not always a regular starter.
- Genoa CFC — Represented Genoa during his career in Serie A/Serie B, contributing as an experienced central midfielder known for tactical discipline and passing.
- Other clubs: Played for several Italian clubs across Serie A and Serie B including Padova, Atalanta, Piacenza and others during a long professional career spanning the 1980s and 1990s.
Playing style
- Primarily a central/defensive midfielder.
- Known for work rate, positional sense and reliable passing rather than prolific goal scoring.
- Valued as an experienced squad player who provided balance and tactical stability.
Post-playing career
- After retiring as a player, Bortolazzi remained involved in football, taking roles such as coaching staff and assistant coach at various clubs.
Notable: Bortolazzi enjoyed a lengthy career across Italy's top two divisions and is remembered for his professionalism and midfield consistency, including his time at Genoa where he contributed veteran experience to the squad.