Andrea Magini
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| Born | April 27, 1991 Montevarchi, Arezzo, Italy |
| Citizenship | Italy |
| Occupation | Sport Physiotherapist |
| Employer | Chelsea FC (former) |
| Known for | Elite football rehabilitation, injury prevention, international club and national team experience |
Andrea Magini (born 27 April 1991) is an Italian sport physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist known for his work in elite professional football.[1] He has been part of the medical and performance staff of major international clubs and national teams, including Chelsea FC, Villarreal CF, the China Olympic Committee, and the China national futsal team.[2] Magini is recognized as one of the few Italian physiotherapists to have contributed to a UEFA European title, having been involved with Chelsea during their UEFA Europa Conference League victory.[3]
Early Life and Education
Andrea Magini was born in Montevarchi, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. From an early age, he developed an interest in sports science and athletic performance, leading him to specialize in sports physiotherapy. His academic background later expanded into teaching, and he became involved in higher education alongside his professional career.
Career
Early Career in Italy
Magini began his professional career in Italy, working within youth football development systems. From 2014 to 2015, he served as a sport physiotherapist for ACF Fiorentina’s youth department, gaining experience in injury prevention and rehabilitation for elite-level young athletes.[4][5]
International Experience and National Teams
Between 2017 and 2019, Magini expanded his career internationally, working with several national and elite teams:
- China National Futsal Team (CFA) (2017–2018) – Sport Physiotherapist
- Rugby New Zealand National Team (2017) – Sport Physiotherapist
- China Olympic Committee (2019) – Sport Physiotherapist
During this period, he was based primarily in Beijing, where he developed expertise in cross-cultural high-performance environments and multidisciplinary medical teams.[6][7]
Chinese Super League Clubs
Magini later worked extensively in the Chinese Super League (CSL):
- Shijiazhuang Ever Bright F.C. (2020) – Sport Physiotherapist
- Henan Jianye F.C. (2021–2023) – Sport Physiotherapist
His work focused on rehabilitation protocols, injury prevention systems, and return-to-play optimization for professional footballers.
European Clubs
In 2023, Magini joined Villarreal CF in Spain as a sport physiotherapist, contributing to the club’s medical and rehabilitation programs.[8]
Later the same year, he became part of the medical staff of Chelsea Football Club in London, one of the most prominent clubs in world football. During his tenure, Chelsea won the UEFA Europa Conference League, marking Magini as the first individual from Terranuova Bracciolini to be associated with a European football trophy.[9][10]
Academic Career
Alongside his professional work in football, Magini has served as a university professor and tutor at the University of Siena since 2021, contributing to academic training in sports science and physiotherapy.
Recognition and Honors
Magini’s international achievements have been formally recognized in Italy:
- Awarded the Poggio Bracciolini Honor by the Municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini
- Recognized by local and national Italian media for his role within Chelsea FC’s staff and his contribution to European football success
References
- ↑ "The Success of Andrea Magini – Full Report". Access Newswire. 2024.
- ↑ "The Success of Andrea Magini, Head of Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention". Access Newswire. 2024.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini con la coppa della Conference League". Arezzo Notizie. 2024.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini, fisioterapista nello staff del Chelsea riceve un riconoscimento nel suo comune". Corriere di Arezzo. 2024.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini, la Nazionale come obiettivo: dalla provincia di Arezzo ai vertici del calcio mondiale". La Nazione. 2025.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini insignito dell'onorificenza Poggio Bracciolini dal Comune di Terranuova". Valdarnopost. 2024.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini, la Nazionale come obiettivo: dalla provincia di Arezzo ai vertici del calcio mondiale". Zazoom. 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini e la Conference League vinta con il Chelsea". Arezzo Notizie. 2024.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini nella storia: primo terranuovese a vincere una coppa europea con il Chelsea". Valdarno24. 2024.
- ↑ "Andrea Magini, fisioterapista: una carriera nel calcio internazionale". Arezzo Notizie. 2024.