Alberto Gilardino

Alberto Gilardino has transitioned from a prolific Italian footballer to a respected manager, currently leading Serie A club Pisa. After a distinguished playing career that included a FIFA World Cup title, Gilardino now applies his extensive experience to coaching, sharing his leadership and tactical understanding. After achieving a historic FIFA World Cup title in 2006, Alberto Gilardino established himself as one of Italy’s most prolific strikers, seamlessly transitioning his decorated playing career into highly successful football management. His professional career began with his Serie A debut for Piacenza in 2000, where he scored 3 goals in 17 matches.

His strategic acumen and profound understanding of the game quickly led to his promotion as head coach of the senior Genoa team. Under his astute guidance, Genoa secured direct promotion to Serie A in 2023, a significant achievement that underscored his leadership capabilities. Building on this success, Gilardino was appointed head coach of Pisa in 2025, taking charge of the newly-promoted Serie A club. He continues to apply his extensive experience, combining elite-level playing insights with modern tactical understanding, positioning him as a highly sought-after manager in top-flight European football.