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Gianpietro Zecchin (born 5 May 1983) is a retired Italian footballer who and current coach. He is currently the head coach of AC Mestre.
Biography
Born in Camposampiero, the Province of Padua (Italian: Padova), Veneto, Zecchin started his career at Calcio Padova. After the club promoted to Serie C1 in 2001, Zecchin spent 2 seasons in Serie C2 club South Tyrol. In 2003 Zecchin returned to the city of Padua and spent 4 seasons. However the club failed to promote to Serie B from Serie C1. In June 2006 Zecchin signed a new 2-year contract and again in late August 2007 However, on 30 August 2007 Zecchin was sold to Serie B club Grosseto in co-ownership deal. Zecchin played 21 times in his first Serie B season, mainly as substitutes. In June 2008 Grosseto bought Zecchin outright. In August 2008 Zecchin left for 2008–09 Lega Pro Prima Divisione newcomer Ravenna, which the team just relegated from the second division. In August 2009 Zecchin moved to another third division club Varese in temporary deal, where he won his first promotion to Serie B. In June 2010 Varese bought Zecchin outright. Since promoted Varese almost promoted again 2012 (losing finalists of promotion playoffs). In August 2012 Zecchin added one more year to his contract to last until 30 June 2014.
Coaching career
AC Mestre
After being offered a role as the head coach of A.C. Mestre, Zecchin retired and accepted the offer. He was officially appointed as the club's new head coach on 16 July 2018.