Andrea Mandorlini (born 14 February 1991) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a

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Career

Youth career

Mandorlini started his career at

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. He received his single national team call-up to 2005 Christmas Youth Tournament ( it, Torneo Giovanile di Natale). Mandorlini joined Ascoli ''Allievi'' U17 team directly in 2006–07 season. Mandorlini spent 2008 to 2011 in the reserve league for Ascoli, which the last season was on loan from

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Ascoli–Vicenza swap

On 29 June 2010, one day before the closure of 2009–10 financial year (on 30 June 2010), Ascoli and

made a swap deal, which saw

Ivan Reali Ivan Reali (born 2 January 1991) is an Italian footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Promozione club Terracina. Career Youth career Born in Sora, the Province of Frosinone, Lazio, Reali started his career at Arce, located in the town o ...

moved to Ascoli Piceno and Mandorlini moved to Vicenza. Both players were "valued" €800,000 and both clubs bought back 50% registration rights for half of the price (€400,000). Mandorlini signed a 4-year contract, costing Vicenza €200,000 a year as

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(the way to book the transfer fee in capital accounts). The deal made both club had an immediately financial boost and speculative investment Mandorlini was immediately returned to Ascoli reserve in temporary deal. In June 2011 Mandorlini was sold to Vicenza outright, in exchange with Reali for the same price (€400,000).

Lega Pro loans

In mid-2011 Mandorlini left for Giacomense, rejoining former Ascoli "team-mate" Tanaglia. Mandorlini played most of the game as sub. On 1 July 2012 Vicenza terminated the contract of Mandorlini.Vicenza Calcio SpA ''bilancio'' (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2013
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mandorlini, Andrea Italian men's footballers Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC players LR Vicenza players AC Giacomense players Serie C players Men's association football midfielders 1991 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people)