Francesco Montervino

Francesco Montervino (born 7 May 1978) is an Italian football sporting director and former midfielder, who last played for Salernitana.

Career As a youth, Montervino's first team was the Baby Ippodromo, where he remained there until he was 13. He then played for the youth team of his hometown Taranto, and subsequently for the youth teams of Fasano, and A.C.Parma. He then transferred to the Fasano senior side in 1996, where he played 21 matches and scored 3 goals.

Ancona (1997–2003) In 1997, Montervino transferred to Serie B side Ancona and remained there for six years, playing 121 matches and scoring 8 goals.

Salernitana (2009–2014) and Salerno (2011–12) After seven years with Napoli, Montervino moved to Serie B side Salernitana on 31 August 2009. During his spell with Salernitana, he also briefly played for Salerno, the new club of the city, during the 2011–12 season, before returning to Salernitana in Lega Pro 2.

Style of play A dynamic, tenacious, and hard-working box-to-box player, with an ability to make attacking runs, Montervino primarily functioned as a central midfielder or as a defensive midfielder due to his ball-winning ability, although he was capable of playing anywhere in midfield, and was also occasionally deployed as an offensive midfielder; despite not being particularly skilled from a technical standpoint, he also possessed a solid first touch. Due to his tactical versatility and defensive work-rate, he was also capable of playing in several other positions, and was also deployed as a full-back, wing-back and as a wide midfielder on either flank on occasion. Throughout his career he stood out for his leadership and dedication on the pitch, in particular during his stint as Napoli's captain.

Outside of football In 2008, Montervino expressed interest in pursuing a career as a restaurateur outside of football. In 2011, he inaugurated his new restaurant Com'era, in Meta di Sorrento.

After retirement Following his retirement, Montervino worked as a sporting director for his former club Taranto in 2015.

Honours Napoli Coppa Italia Lega Pro: 2013–14