Davide Rodari

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Davide Rodari

| image = Davide Rodari December 2017.jpg

| caption = Rodari with Hastings United in December 2017

| fullname =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1999|6|23}}{{Cite web |title=Davide Rodari |url=https://www.ran.de/datenbank/fussball/pe506929/davide-rodari/profil/ |access-date=28 January 2021 |website=www.ran.de}}

| birth_place = Switzerland

| height =

| position = Forward

| currentclub = Hastings United

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Inter Milan

| youthyears2 =

| youthclubs2 = Novara

| youthyears3 =

| youthclubs3 = Pro Vercelli

| youthyears4 =

| youthclubs4 = Lugano

| youthyears5 = 2016–2017

| youthclubs5 = Eastbourne Borough

| years1 = 2017–2021

| clubs1 = Hastings United

| caps1 = 69

| goals1 = 26

| years2 = 2021–2023

| clubs2 = Crawley Town

| caps2 = 13

| goals2 = 1

| years3 = 2022

| clubs3 = → Worthing (loan)

| caps3 = 4

| goals3 = 3

| years4 = 2022

| clubs4 = → Dorking Wanderers (loan)

| caps4 = 8

| goals4 = 1

| years5 = 2022–2023

| clubs5 = → Dartford (loan)

| caps5 = 18

| goals5 = 3

| years6 = 2023

| clubs6 = → Worthing (loan)

| caps6 = 20

| goals6 = 5

| years7 = 2023–

| clubs7 = Hastings United

| caps7 = 5

| goals7 = 3

| club-update = 19:06, 31 August 2023 (UTC)

}}

Davide Rodari (born 23 June 1999) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a forward for {{English football updater|HastingU}} club Hastings United.

Early life

Rodari was born in Switzerland and is of Dutch and Italian descent.{{Cite web |last=Dunford |first=Mark |date=25 January 2021 |title=Crawley Town sign Hastings United striker Davide Rodari on a two-year-deal — and he's available for AFC Bournemouth FA Cup tie |url=https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/sport/football/crawley-town-sign-hastings-united-striker-davide-rodari-two-year-deal-and-hes-available-afc-bournemouth-fa-cup-tie-3112276 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=Crawley Observer}} He grew up in Novara, Italy. After moving to England, he studied Level 2 Fitness Instructing at East Sussex College in Hastings.{{Cite web |last=Hemsley |first=Andy |date=10 February 2021 |title=New Crawley Town signing Davide Rodari has message for young players who want to follow in his footsteps by turning pro |url=https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/people/new-crawley-town-signing-davide-rodari-has-message-young-players-who-want-follow-his-footsteps-turning-pro-3130547 |access-date=12 February 2021 |website=Crawley Observer |language=en}}

Career

Rodari played youth football for Inter Milan, Novara and Pro Vercelli in Italy,{{Cite web |last=Howell |first=Rhys |date=2 January 2020 |title=Harrogate Town boss plays down club's interest in former Inter Milan striker |url=https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/harrogate-town-boss-plays-down-clubs-interest-former-inter-milan-striker-1353446 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=Harrogate Advertiser}} and Lugano in Switzerland.{{Cite web |date=2 July 2019 |title=Davide Rodari signs with ACHIEVE |url=http://achievemanagement.co.uk/davide-rodari-signs-with-achieve/ |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=ACHIEVE Management |language=en-US}}

Rodari moved to England in 2016 to play youth football for Eastbourne Borough.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Hugh |date=10 January 2018 |title=The Boy Davide From Italy |url=https://www.hastingsindependentpress.co.uk/sport/the-boy-davide-from-italy/ |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=Hastings Independent Press |language=en-UK}} He joined Hastings United in February 2017. He made his debut for Hastings on the opening day of the 2017–18 season in a 2–1 win over Corinthian-Casuals.{{Cite web |date=16 August 2017 |title=Dixon double gives Hastings a winning start |url=https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/sport/football/dixon-double-gives-hastings-winning-start-1088146 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=Hastings Observer}}{{Cite web |date=6 April 2020 |title=Hastings United star commits to the Pilot Field for next season |url=https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/sport/football/hastings-united-star-commits-pilot-field-next-season-2530031 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=Hastings Observer}} In June 2018, Rodari signed a contract for the 2018–19 season with the option for a further year.{{Cite web |date=31 March 2018 |title=Rodari signs up ahead of weekend double |url=https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rodari-signs-ahead-weekend-double-1041601 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=Hastings Observer}} He scored eight goals for Hastings United in a 12–3 Alan Turvey Trophy win over East Grinstead Town in November 2019.{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Bob |date=27 November 2019 |title=Hastings United star hits EIGHT goals in 12-3 win |url=https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/sport/football/hastings-united-star-hits-eight-goals-12-3-win-2021124 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=Hastings Observer}} In April 2020, his contract was extended for the 2020–21 season.

On 25 January 2021, he signed for League Two club Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract with the option for a further two years. He made his debut the following day as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup defeat away to AFC Bournemouth.{{Cite web |last=Dunford |first=Mark |date=26 January 2021 |title=AFC Bournemouth 2, Crawley Town 1 - player ratings: Morris shines again as Reds exit FA Cup |url=https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/sport/football/afc-bournemouth-2-crawley-town-1-player-ratings-morris-shines-again-reds-exit-fa-cup-3113914 |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=Crawley Observer |language=en}} He made 13 appearances for the club across the 2020–21 season,{{soccerbase season|137600|2020|access-date=28 January 2021}} scoring once with Crawley's only goal of a 4–1 home defeat to Bolton Wanderers on the final day of the season.{{Cite web |last=Blackburn |first=Coren |date=8 May 2021 |title=Crawley Town 1, Bolton Wanderers 4: Reds unable to spoil Trotters' promotion party |url=https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/sport/football/crawley-town-1-bolton-wanderers-4-reds-unable-to-spoil-trotters-promotion-party-3229536 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=Crawley Observer |language=en}}

On 10 February 2022, Rodari joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Worthing on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.{{Cite web |url=https://worthingfc.com/2022/02/rodari-makes-temporary-switch/ |title=Rodari makes temporary switch |publisher=Worthing FC |date=10 February 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2022}} Having scored four goals in five games for the club however, Rodari was recalled and sent on loan to Dorking Wanderers to allow him to play at a higher level.{{cite web|url=https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2022/march/davide-rodari-joins-dorking-wanderers-on-loan/|title=DAVIDE RODARI JOINS DORKING WANDERERS ON LOAN|website=www.crawleytownfc.com|date=4 March 2022|accessdate=4 March 2022}}

On 13 July 2022, Rodari joined Dartford on loan for an initial six–month period having impressed while on trial at the club during pre–season.{{cite web|url=https://www.dartfordfc.com/new-signing-davide-rodari/|title=NEW SIGNING : Davide Rodari|website=Dartford Official Site|date=13 July 2022|accessdate=13 July 2022}}

On 6 January 2023, Rodari left Dartford and immediately joined former-club Worthing on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season winning the Sussex Senior Cup.{{cite web|url=https://worthingfc.com/2023/01/rodari-rejoins-rebels/|title=Rodari Rejoins Rebels|website=Worthing Official Site|date=6 January 2023|accessdate=6 January 2023}}

On 20 May 2023, it was announced that Rodari would leave Crawley Town following the expiry of his contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2023/may/202223-released-and-retained-list/|title=2022/23 RELEASED AND RETAINED LIST

|website=Crawley Town Official Site|date=20 May 2023|accessdate=20 May 2023}}

In August 2023, Rodari returned to Isthmian League Premier Division club Hastings United.{{cite web|url=https://www.hastingsunited.com/news/2023/08/01/dr7-is-back-home/|title=DR7 IS BACK HOME!!|website=www.hastingsunited.com|date=1 August 2023|accessdate=3 August 2023}}

Career statistics

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|FA Cup !colspan="2"\|EFL Cup !colspan="2"\|Other !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="5"\|Hastings United \|2017–18{{Cite web \|title=Hastings United – Appearances – Davide Rodari – 2017-2018 \|url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hastings-united/appearances/2017-2018/davide-rodari/451601 \|access-date=28 January 2021 \|website=Football Web Pages}} \|Isthmian League Division One South	44	15	2	0	colspan=2\|—	2Appearances in the FA Trophy	0	48	15
2018–19{{Cite web \|title=Hastings United – Appearances – Davide Rodari – 2018-2019 \|url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hastings-united/appearances/2018-2019/davide-rodari/701894 \|access-date=28 January 2021 \|website=Football Web Pages}} \|Isthmian League South Division	8	6	0	0	colspan=2\|—	1One appearance and one goal in the Isthmian League playoffs	1	9	7
2019–20{{Cite web \|title=Hastings United – Appearances – Davide Rodari – 2019-2020 \|url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hastings-united/appearances/2019-2020/davide-rodari/701894 \|access-date=28 January 2021 \|website=Football Web Pages}} \|Isthmian League South East Division	12	4	1	0	colspan=2\|—	9Four appearances and three goals in FA Trophy, four appearances and eleven goals in Alan Turvey Trophy, one appearance in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup	14	22	18
2020–21{{Cite web \|title=Hastings United – Appearances – Davide Rodari – 2020-2021 \|url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hastings-united/appearances/davide-rodari/701894 \|access-date=28 January 2021 \|website=Football Web Pages}} \|Isthmian League South East Division	5	1	2	0	colspan=2\|—	3	0	10	1
colspan="2"\|Hastings United total !69	26	5	0	0	0	15	15	89	41
rowspan="4"\|Crawley Town \|2020–21 \|League Two \|12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	13	1
2021–22{{soccerbase season\|137600\|2021\|accessdate=4 March 2022}} \|League Two \|1	0	0	0	0	0	1{{efn\|name=EFT\|Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy}}	0	2	0
2022–23{{soccerbase season\|137600\|2022\|accessdate=4 March 2022}} \|League Two \|0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
colspan="2"\|Crawley Town total !13	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	15	1
Worthing (loan) \|2021–22 \|Isthmian Premier Division \|4	3	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	1{{efn\|name=SSC\|Appearance(s) in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup}}	1	5	4
Dorking Wanderers (loan) \|2021–22{{Cite web \|title=D. Rodari \|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/davide-rodari/688031/ \|access-date=9 March 2022 \|website=Soccerway}} \|National League South \|8	1	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	8	1
Dartford (loan) \|2022–23 \|National League South \|18	3	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	2One appearance in the London Senior CupOne appearance in the FA Trophy	0	21	3
Worthing (loan) \|2022–23 \|National League South \|20	5	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	2Two appearances in the National League South play-offs	1	22	6
colspan="3"\|Career total !132	39	7	0	0	0	21	17	160	56