Giancarlo Abete (born 26 August 1950) is an Italian politician and sport director.

Formerly a member of the Italian parliament, Abete is now the third vice president of UEFA.

As entrepreneur, he went to Sapienza University of Rome and earned a degree in Economics and Commerce.

In 1994, Abete was elected as the president of the Rome entrepreneurs association which he served as until 2000.

He was head of the Italian delegation when Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.