Giuseppe Dossena

Italian midfielder and World Cup winner who later managed Ghana and Albania.

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Giuseppe Dossena (born 2 May 1958) is an Italian football manager and former player, who played as a midfielder. He played for several Italian clubs, in particular Torino and Sampdoria, where he won several titles. At international level, he represented Italy and was a member of the squad that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

Quick Facts

Position: Midfielder (halfback)
Club: Torino FC
Fate: Perished in the Superga air disaster, 4 May 1949
Scudetti with torino: Part of the four-consecutive-title run (1945–49)

Lore & Background

Dossena began his playing career for Torino in 1976, moved to Pistoiese the following season, then played for Cesena and Bologna before returning to Torino in 1981, where he remained until 1987. He later played for Udinese, Sampdoria, and Perugia, retiring in 1992. He is mostly remembered for his time with Sampdoria, winning the 1988–89 Coppa Italia, the 1989–90 European Cup Winners' Cup, the 1990–91 Serie A title, and the 1991 Supercoppa Italiana. With Italy, he earned 38 caps between 1981 and 1987, scoring 1 goal, and was an unused substitute in the 1982 World Cup, wearing the number 10 shirt. After playing, he managed Ghana (1998–2000), was assistant to Cesare Maldini for Paraguay at the 2002 World Cup, coached Ittihad Jeddah (2000–2001), and managed Albania for three months in 2002. He later coached Ethiopian champions Saint George FC from 2010, worked as a sporting director, and became an adviser for the Italy national team.

Reader's Guide

Primarily a playmaker, Dossena was a hard-working, creative team player, renowned for his stamina, vision, technique, and passing ability in midfield, also known for his ability to make attacking runs and strike from distance.