Raffaele Palladino (born 17 April 1984) is an Italian professional football coach and former player who is the head coach of Serie A club Atalanta. A left-footed player, he predominantly played as a winger, although he could also play as a forward, or as a second striker. He has also represented the Italian national side. He was known in particular for his excellent technical ability and dribbling skills, as well as his pace and agility on the ball, which allowed him to beat opposing players and create space for himself to get into positions from which he can strike on goal.