Javier Gandolfi

Javier Marcelo Gandolfi (born 5 December 1980 in San Lorenzo, Santa Fe) is an Argentine football coach and former player who played as a defender. He is the current manager of Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.

Gandolfi also holds Mexican citizenship.

Playing career
Gandolfi started his career in 1999 at Argentine giants River Plate. He has also played for Talleres de Córdoba and his current club; Arsenal.

On 5 December 2007 Gandolfi captained Arsenal to the Copa Sudamericana 2007 title, due to the absence of regular captain Carlos Castiglione for the second leg of the final.

In 2009, Gandolfi was signed by Chiapas. He debuted on 17 January 2009 in a match against CF Atlas. In 2010, Gandolfi moved to Xolos de Tijuana.

Gandolfi returned to Talleres in 2016, and retired in 2021, aged 31.

Managerial career
After retiring, Gandolfi started working as an assistant of his last club Talleres. On 6 September 2022, he was named interim manager after the departure of Pedro Caixinha.

Gandolfi was confirmed as Talleres manager for the 2023 season on 1 November 2023. He left the club on 27 November 2023, after opting to not renew his contract.

On 20 December 2023, Gandolfi replaced compatriot Martín Anselmi at the helm of Ecuadorian Serie A side Independiente del Valle.

Player
Arsenal de Sarandí
 * Copa Sudamericana: 2007

Tijuana
 * Liga de Ascenso: 2010 Apertura
 * Ascenso MX: 2011 Apertura
 * Liga MX: 2012 Apertura