Gabriele Rolando (born 2 April 1995) is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Carpi on loan from Sampdoria. He primarily plays as a defender, but can also be deployed as a midfielder.
Born in Genoa, Liguria, Rolando joined hometown club Sampdoria in 2012. He graduated from the youth academy and was promoted to the first team. During his time spent in the academy, he won a single Scudetto with the Under-17 team in the Allievi Nazionali league, in the 2011–12 season.
On 11 June 2014, Rolando was sent out on loan to newly-promoted Serie C side Como on a season-long loan. On 10 August, he made his professional debut as a starter in the first round of the Coppa Italia, he was replaced by Giacomo Casoli in the 58th minute of a 5–0 home win over Matelica. On 17 August, he played in the second round, as a substitute, replacing Simone Fautario in the 26th minute of a match won 3–1 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. On 24 August, Rolando played in the third round, as a starter, in a 4–1 away defeat against parent club Sampdoria, he was replaced by Giovanni Cristofari in the 65th minute. Rolando's first senior start for the club, came on 31 August 2014, when he was named in their starting lineup for the game against Südtirol at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia (resulting in a 0–0 home draw). He was named on the substitutes' bench for the away fixture against AlbinoLeffe. After 62 minutes, Rolando was called upon to replace fellow defender Marco Russu in a 0–2 victory for the visiting side. On 10 October, Rolando scored his first professional goal in the 41st minute of a 4–3 home win over Pro Patria. On 26 October, he scored his second goal in the 42nd minute of a 2–0 home win over Renate. Rolando ended his loan to Como with 23 appearances, 2 goals and 2 assists.