Introduction
Davide Ugo Capello (born 27 September 1984) is a former Italian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Nuoro, Sardinia, Capello started his career at Sardinian side Cagliari. During the 2002–03 season, due to the suspension of Armando Pantanelli, he played as Paolo Mancini's backup on 26 January 2003 against Venezia. He won promotion to Serie A as Serie B Runner-up in 2004. He was the third keeper behind Gennaro Iezzo and Fanis Katergiannakis in 2004–05 Serie A season. In January 2005, he left for Belluno in exchange with Luca Tomasig. In August 2005, he left for Olbia in co-ownership deal. In January 2007, he left for Nuorese. In the 2008–09 season, he played for Alghero and in the 2009–10 season he played for Serie D side Budoni.
In July 2013 he joined Savona as goalkeeping coach, however he also played once for the first team. In December 2013 he returned to Sardinia and worked in the Fire Department.
International career
In 2004, Capello was call-up to the Italy U20 team (U21 feeder team) and played 3 times. In 2005 he was called to Italy U21 B team specially for 2005 Mediterranean Games, for a preparation match against Serie D Best XI. He played his only match with the team against Morocco.