Giuseppe Baldini (; 11 March 1922 – 26 November 2009) was an Italian football player and manager. During his playing career, Baldini played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming a football manager. Career Born in Russi, Baldini began his career as a youth player with Pontedera, before turning professional with Fiorentina in 1939. Baldini later played club football for Internazionale, Andrea Doria, Sampdoria, Genoa and Como, as well as making one appearance for the Italian national side in 1949. After retiring from the game he became a football manager, and managed Como, Sampdoria, Savona, Virtus Entella and Avellino. External links Giuseppe BALDINI – INTER 1922 births 2009 deaths People from Russi Italian footballers Italy international footballers Italian football managers Serie A players Serie B players ACF Fiorentina players Inter Milan players U.C. Sampdoria players Genoa C.F.C. players U.S. Città di Pontedera players Association football forwards Footballers from Emilia-Romagna Sportspeople from the Province of Ravenna