Riccardo Appiani

International and analytical sports management professional that recently completed a Master's degree in International Sports Management, with experience across football operations, performance analysis, research, and strategic project environments. Passionate about the intersection of sport, innovation, and business while contributing to high-performance settings focusing on long-term player and organisational development.

Business Development & Operations at GSIC powered by Microsoft (2025-11 – 2026-03)

• Conduct market research and structured reporting for clubs, federations, and sports organisations while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-level reports for senior stakeholders.
• Produce analytical presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse trends within performance, recruitment, and sport innovation environments, reporting directly to the director of GSIC.

Assistant Team Manager - u19 Jordan National Football Team at Jordanian Football Association (JFA) (2025-07 – 2025-08)

• Supported youth national team operations and match preparation.
• Assisted with opposition research and performance coordination.
• Contributed to structured communication between coaching and operational staff.
• Gained exposure to youth development and player progression pathways.

Assistant Football Coach - u16, u13, u10 at Aspire FC (2019 – 2022)

• Team-oriented

MBA in International Sports Management – European Sport Business School (ESBS) (2025 – 2026)

Bachelor's in Business and Management – University of Siena (2022 – 2025)

British Council: Cambridge Exams – National Orthodox School (2010 – 2022)