Massimo Paganin


Massimo Paganin is an Italian former professional footballer, who played as a defender; he played both as a centre-back, as well as in the position of full-back.
Since February 2024, he has been the assistant coach to Paolo Nicolato, the head coach of the Latvia national football team.

Career

Paganin was born in Vicenza. Massimo's brother, Antonio Paganin, also played football professionally. The siblings played together for Internazionale, and won the 1993–94 UEFA Cup at the club. Throughout his career, Massimo Paganin played for many different clubs in addition to Inter, such as Fiorentina, Reggiana, Brescia, Bologna, Atalanta, Sampdoria, Vicenza, before ending his career in Greece with Akratitos. He also won the 1998 UEFA Intertoto Cup during his three seasons with Bologna, which allowed the club to qualify for the UEFA Cup.

Honours

Inter
Bologna