David Balleri

• Full name: David Balleri
• Date of birth: 19 September 1969
• Place of birth: La Spezia, Italy
• Position: Defender (primarily central defender / full-back)
• Nationality: Italian

Club career (highlights)

• Spezia: Began his senior career with Spezia (late 1980s), the local club in La Spezia.
• Monza, Como, Lecce, and other Serie B/C clubs: Spent early and mid-career with several Italian lower-division teams, earning experience and establishing himself as a reliable defender.
• Udinese: Played in Serie A with Udinese, featuring at the top level of Italian football.
• Sampdoria: Represented U.C. Sampdoria in Serie A during his career — contributing as an experienced defensive option for the club.
• Later career: Also played for clubs such as Piacenza and Modena, continuing in Serie A/Serie B across seasons before retiring.

Style of play: Balleri was known as a solid, disciplined defender who could operate centrally or on the flanks when needed. He offered defensive reliability, experience, and versatility rather than attacking flair.

Post-retirement: After retiring from playing, Balleri has been involved in local football projects and coaching at lower levels (roles have varied over time).

Notable: While not a high-profile international star, Balleri enjoyed a long professional career across Italy’s top divisions and is remembered for his steady defensive performances, including his time at Sampdoria.