Jonathan Bachini

Who is Jonathan Bachini?

Jonathan Bachini is a former Italian footballer.

In his earlier years he was considered a promising midfielder, making several appearances for the Italian national team. Bachini has played for Lecce, Udinese, Juventus F.C., Brescia, Parma and Siena of Serie A.

On 3 July 2001, he joined Parma from Juve as part of Gianluigi Buffon's deal. In July 2003 Brescia finally signed Bachini outright along with Matuzalém.

On 22 September 2004 Bachini tested positive for cocaine usage. On 25 November 2004, he was suspended for 9 months. In January 2006, Bachini's urine sample collected from the match against Lazio on 4 December 2005 was tested positive for cocaine again, as a result of which he has been banned for life by the Italian Football Federation from 10 January 2006.