Jonathan Bachini

Jonathan Bachini (; born 5 June 1975) is an Italian former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career In his earlier years, Bachini was considered a promising midfielder, an offensive winger with good feet and goalscoring ability, he was known in particular for his speed, work-rate, strength, and stamina. Throughout his club career, Bachini played for Lecce, Udinese, Juventus FC, Brescia, Parma, and Siena, in Serie A. While at Juventus he helped them win the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup.

On 3 July 2001, he joined Parma from Juve as part of Gianluigi Buffon's deal. However, Bachini returned to Brescia on loan in September 2001, with Aimo Diana moved to opposite direction. The loan was renewed in June 2002. In July 2003 Brescia finally signed Bachini outright, along with Parma teammate Matuzalém.

Drug bans On 22 September 2004 Bachini tested positive for cocaine usage while at Brescia; on 25 November 2004, he was suspended for 9 months.