Riccardo Colombo (born 1 December 1982) is an Italian former footballer who played as a defender, and current coach in charge of club Pro Patria.
Playing career
In the 2008–09 season, Colombo played three games in the 2008–09 Coppa Italia.
During the 2009–10 season, ultras of Torino attacked the players during David Di Michele's birthday party. After the incident the players involved: Di Michele, Massimo Loviso, Riccardo Colombo, Aimo Diana, Marco Pisano, Francesco Pratali, Paolo Zanetti were transferred to other clubs and only Rolando Bianchi, Matteo Rubin and Angelo Ogbonna were remained.
On 26 November 2016, Colombo returned to Pro Patria. After five seasons with the club, on 27 June 2021 Colombo announced his retirement. Colombo returned to playing for one more season to play in the 2021–22 Serie C, before retiring for good.
Coaching career
After retirement, Colombo stayed in at Pro Patria, working alongside head coach Jorge Vargas as his assistant. On 7 July 2023, Colombo was promoted to head coach.