Jonathan Bachini
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Jonathan Bachini (Script error: No such module "IPA".; born 5 June 1975) is an Italian former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career
In his earlier years, Bachini was considered a promising midfielder,[1] even making two appearances for the Italy national football team in 1998, under manager Dino Zoff;[2] an offensive winger with good feet and goalscoring ability, he was known in particular for his speed, work-rate, strength, and stamina.[1][3] Throughout his club career, Bachini played for Lecce, Udinese, Juventus FC, Brescia, Parma, and Siena, in Serie A.[4][5] While at Juventus he helped them win the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup.[6]
On 3 July 2001, he joined Parma from Juve as part of Gianluigi Buffon's deal.[7] However, Bachini returned to Brescia on loan in September 2001, with Aimo Diana moved to opposite direction.[8] The loan was renewed in June 2002.[9] In July 2003 Brescia finally signed Bachini outright, along with Parma teammate Matuzalém.
Drug bans
On 22 September 2004 Bachini tested positive for cocaine usage while at Brescia; on 25 November 2004, he was suspended for 9 months.[3] Following the termination of his suspension, he was acquired by Siena in 2005;[3] in January 2006, however, Bachini's urine sample collected from the match against Lazio on 4 December 2005 tested positive for cocaine again, and as a result, he was banned for life by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) as of 10 January 2006.[10][11]
See also
References
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