Fernando Zaniratto

Fernando Zaniratto (born 23 February 1981) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who played as either a defender or a defensive midfielder.

Playing career Born in Saladillo, Buenos Aires, Zaniratto began his career with Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, making his first team – and Primera División – debut on 11 February 2001, in a 2–2 draw against San Lorenzo. Regularly used during that year, he lost space in 2002 and moved to Torneo Argentino A side Tiro Federal.

In 2003, Zaniratto moved to Italy and signed for Eccellenza side Alghero. In September 2004, after a brief period in Spain, he returned to the city to play for La Palma Alghero.

Zaniratto continued to play in the Italian lower levels until the end of his playing career, representing Tempio, Tortoli, Castelsardo, Renato Curi Angolana, Monterotondo and Porto Torres. He played in the Serie D with Castelsardo and Renato Curi for two consecutive years.

Managerial career After retiring, Zaniratto returned to Gimnasia in 2014, as a manager of the youth sides. He left to join Villa San Carlos in the following year, but returned to the club in 2016, as a coach of the fifth division.

In March 2017, Zaniratto became an assistant of Andrés Guglielminpietro at Douglas Haig. He returned to San Carlos in July, now as an assistant of Facundo Besada, before becoming the manager of amateur side SFP Gonnet in the following year. On 30 January 2025, he became the caretaker manager of the first team, after Marcelo Méndez resigned. On 17 December, he was permanently appointed manager of the club for the upcoming season.

Zaniratto was sacked from Gimnasia on 6 April 2026, after a 3–0 home loss to Huracán.