Career
He then played for Bologna, Udinese, and Perugia. With the Italian national side, Dossena received 38 caps between 1981 and 1987, scoring 1 goal. Primarily a playmaker, Dossena was a hard-working, creative team player, renowned for his stamina, vision, technique, and passing ability, although he was also known for his ability to make attacking runs and strike from distance.
Between 2000 and 2001, he coached Ittihad Jeddah of Saudi Arabia.
He later worked as an analyst for Italian public broadcasting company Radiotelevisione Italiana. On 30 August 2010 it was revealed that Dossena had agreed a two-year contract with Ethiopian champions Saint George Football Club. He later worked as a sporting director Now, he is an adviser for the national football team
Club International.