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Andrea Marcato (born 17 April 1983) is an Italian rugby union coach and former international player. He won 16 caps for Italy and played in the 2008 and 2009 Six Nations Championships. After the end of his playing career he began coaching as the head coach of Petrarca Rugby, a position held from 2017 to 2024; since then Marcato has been assistant coach of the U-20 Italian national team.

Mainly a fly-half,[1] Marcato also used to play fullback.[1]

As a player Marcato won 4 Italian championships with Benetton Treviso and also appeared for them in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup; in 2011 he came back to Italy to newly promoted Calvisano, with which he won the 2011-12 title, his 5th personal Scudetto and 3rd for the club.

As coach, he won 3 scudetto (2018, 2022 and 2024) and one Coppa Italia (2022), all with Petrarca Padova. Since June 2024 he is also assistant coach of the Italy U-20 national team.

Youth

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Born in Padua, Andrea Marcato grew up in the small borough of Selvazzano, near Padua, where he started playing rugby at the age of eight[2] encouraged by his father and his uncle who were former rugby union player themselves and coached the team;[2] at 15 he entered the Petrarca Rugby youth academy, and at 19 he won the U-21 Italian Championship.

Playing career

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Marcato debuted in Super 10 (then first tier of Italy's rugby championships) in 2002 and went on playing for Petrarca until 2005, when he left because of problems with the club's French coach Sauton.[2] He then signed a contract with Benetton Treviso where he won the Italian Championship at the first attempt.

After his first national title the National team's head coach Pierre Berbizier called Marcato in the squad and made his debut against Japan in July 2006: Marcato scored 2 penalties in his test debut. That, apart from another test match against Portugal later in October, was the only match Marcato played for the next one and half years.

Marcato had a comeback in 2008 when the new head coach Nick Mallett included him in the squad for the Six Nations; in the last match of the tournament against Scotland Marcato scored a drop goal that gave Italy the win 23-20[3] and prevented the squad from recording a Whitewash. Later in June in Córdoba, Argentina, he converted a late try that allowed Italy to get past the Pumas 13–12.[4] He also took part to the 2009 Six Nations where he played his 16th and last International match, against France at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome.

Marcato went on playing club rugby for Benetton Treviso until 2010, then returned to Petrarca; in early 2011 he was loaned back to Benetton as replacement in Celtic League; at the end of the 2010–11 season he came back to the Italian championship and signed with Calvisano[5] which had just been promoted to the Eccellenza (the first tier championship).

Marcato helped Calvisano to become the first Italian club to win the top tier a year after winning promotion from the second division (2012);[6] having won previously 4 titles with Benetton Treviso, the latter was his 5th personal Scudetto.

In 2013 he returned to the club of his birthplace, Petrarca Padua, where he ended his career as a player in 2017.

Coaching

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In 2018, at the age of 34, he became Petrarca's youngest head coach since 1984,[7] and in his first season as head coach led Petrarca to its 13th Italian title, the first for the club since 2011, and established himself as the youngest coach ever to win the Italian championship in the play-offs era (1987-88 onward) and the second youngest overall.[8] In 2022 Marcato led the club to the Italian Cup and, later, its 14th Italian title.[9]

On 3 June 2024, after leading Petrarca to a further scudetto, Marcato announced his depart from the club[10] to assume the position of assistant coach of the U-20 national team and supervisor of the recruitment from the U-23 Academy of Benetton Treviso,[11]

On 12 June 2025 he was named in the Benetton Rugby Coaching Staff of Calum MacRae as skills and transition Coach.[12]

Honours

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Player

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  • Benetton Treviso
    • 2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009-10 Italian Premiership
    • 2009-10 Italian Cup
    • 2006, 2009 Italian Supercup
  • Calvisano
    • 2011-12 Italian Premiership
    • 2001-12 Italian Cup

Coach

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  • Petrarca
    • 2017-18, 2021–22, 2023-24 Italian Premiership
    • 2021-22 Italian Cup

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Andrea Marcato (born 17 April 1983) is an Italian rugby union coach and former player known for his contributions as a fly-half for prominent Italian clubs and the national team, as well as his subsequent success in coaching. He represented Italy internationally, earning caps in the Six Nations Championship during 2008 and 2009, where he gained recognition for scoring a decisive drop goal against Scotland. As a player, Marcato won multiple Italian championships, including titles with Benetton Treviso, Calvisano, and Petrarca Padova. Marcato transitioned to coaching in 2017, initially finding success at Petrarca Padova where he secured three national championships, culminating in the club's 15th Scudetto title in June 2024 following a challenging season. Shortly after this achievement, he was appointed assistant coach of the Italy U20 men's team, bringing his extensive experience to youth development ahead of major tournaments. His career reflects a deep involvement in Italian rugby across playing and coaching roles, marked by domestic dominance and international participation.

Early Life

Birth and Upbringing

Andrea Marcato was born on 17 April 1983 in Padua, Veneto, Italy. He grew up in Selvazzano, a small town near Padua. His father and uncle were former rugby players and coaches at the local Selvazzano club, providing early encouragement and support for his interest in the sport. They introduced him to rugby by bringing him to the field at age eight, where he began playing in the mini-rugby categories. At age fifteen, Marcato joined the Petrarca Rugby youth academy in Padua. He achieved success in the youth ranks, winning several youth championships.

Introduction to Rugby

Andrea Marcato joined the Petrarca Rugby youth academy at the age of 15, marking his advancement in the sport. His youth career remained with Petrarca, during which he developed as a fly-half. This early success in the youth ranks highlighted his potential and laid the foundation for his subsequent professional career.

Playing Career

Club Progression

Andrea Marcato played primarily as a fly-half, though he occasionally featured at fullback during his club career in Italian rugby. He began his senior career at Petrarca Padova in the Super 10, making 27 appearances and scoring 211 points between 2002 and 2005. In 2005, Marcato joined Benetton Treviso, where he remained until 2010, accumulating 58 appearances and 395 points. During this successful spell, he contributed to Benetton winning the Italian championship in 2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09, and 2009–10, along with the 2009–10 Italian Cup and the Italian Supercup in 2006 and 2009. He also represented the club in the Heineken Cup, featuring in multiple Heineken Cup campaigns where he scored points through penalties and conversions. Marcato returned briefly to Petrarca Padova for the 2010–2011 season, recording 2 appearances and 9 points. He then had a short loan back to Benetton Treviso in 2011, with 2 appearances and no points scored. Later that year, he moved to Calvisano, where he played until 2013, making 25 appearances and scoring 187 points while helping the team secure the Italian championship in 2011–12. From 2013 to 2017, Marcato returned once more to Petrarca Padova, featuring in 35 matches and adding 145 points to his club tally.

International Appearances

Andrea Marcato earned 16 caps for the Italy national rugby team between 2006 and 2009, scoring a total of 75 points. He made his debut in July 2006 against Japan, where he contributed two penalties. One of his most memorable contributions came during the 2008 Six Nations Championship against Scotland at the Stadio Flaminio, when he slotted a dramatic late drop goal in the closing seconds to secure a 23-20 victory for Italy, marking their first win of the tournament and preventing a whitewash. In June 2008, Marcato kicked a late conversion in Córdoba to give Italy a narrow 13-12 win over Argentina. His final appearance for Italy was during the 2009 Six Nations Championship against France at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome.

Coaching Career

Head Coach at Petrarca Padova

Andrea Marcato was appointed head coach of Petrarca Padova in 2017, shortly after retiring as a player with the club, where his long familiarity provided a strong foundation for his transition to coaching. At 34 years old, he became the youngest head coach in Petrarca's history since Vittorio Munari in 1984. In his debut season of 2017–18, Marcato led Petrarca to the Italian championship title, claiming the club's 13th scudetto after finishing first in the regular season and defeating Calvisano in the final. He continued his success by guiding Petrarca to further triumphs, winning the Italian championship again in 2021–22 alongside the Coppa Italia that same year. Marcato secured a third scudetto in the 2023–24 season, defeating Viadana in the final to give Petrarca their 15th overall Italian championship title. He departed Petrarca in June 2024 following this latest championship victory.

Subsequent Roles

Following the end of his tenure as head coach at Petrarca Padova in 2024, Andrea Marcato transitioned into roles focused on youth and emerging talent development within Italian rugby. During the 2024–2025 period, he served as assistant coach for the Italy U-20 national team, contributing his expertise to the squad's international campaigns, including the Under-20 Six Nations and World Rugby U20 Championship. Concurrently, he acted as supervisor (responsabile tecnico) for the Accademia FIR U-23, an academy program affiliated with Benetton Rugby dedicated to bridging young players toward professional levels. In June 2025, Benetton Rugby announced Marcato's appointment to their first-team coaching staff as skills and transition coach under head coach Calum MacRae. The role, effective from 1 July 2025 on a three-year contract through 30 June 2028, emphasizes refining player skills, managing transitions, and supporting defensive organization while aiding the integration and growth of young talents into senior rugby. This move marks his return to Benetton Rugby, where he previously played from 2005 to 2011.

Media Appearances

Dieux du Stade Calendar Projects

Andrea Marcato appeared as himself in two documentary-style making-of videos produced in connection with the Dieux du Stade calendar series. He is credited in Dieux du stade: Le making of du calendrier 2007 (2006), which documents the creation of the 2007 edition of the annual calendar. These videos typically provide behind-the-scenes footage of the calendar's photoshoot and production process featuring rugby players. Marcato also appeared as himself in Dieux du stade: Le making of du calendrier 2009 (2008), covering the production of the 2009 calendar. These two credits represent his only documented media appearances, with no additional film, television, or scripted roles recorded. His involvement in these projects was connected to his status as a professional rugby player.

Legacy and Achievements

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