He spent entire career in Italian lower divisions, from Serie B to Seconda Divisione, and mostly in Prima Divisione (second, fourth and third highest level) Born in Sicily, Docente was a product of Gela's academy.
In June 2005 Rimini bought the remain 50% registration rights from Messina and on 31 August loaned to fellow Serie B for Avellino.
[2] Docente returned to the city of Rimini on 1 July 2007, replacing departed Alessandro Matri as the third striker of the team, behind Daniele Vantaggiato and Jeda (Giuseppe Greco since January).
Docente added 12 more league matches to his Rimini career before left on loan to fellow Prima Divisione team Perugia.
[4] After Gela also failed to pass the licensing criteria, he joined Ternana in 1-year deal, rejoining former Rimini teammate Raffaele Nolè.