Bordin began his career in the lower leagues, playing for Sanremese, Taranto and Parma before joining Cesena, with whom he won promotion to Serie A in 1987.

He later played for Atalanta, Napoli and Piacenza in Serie A before moving to the lower leagues to join Triestina.

Since then, he started a career in management, serving as Andrea Mandorlini's assistant during his spells at Bologna, Padova, Siena, Sassuolo, CFR Cluj and, most recently, Verona.

[5] Following Sheriff's 6-0 defeat to Slavia Prague in the UEFA Europa League, Bordin was fired as the club's head coach.

On 20 January 2025, Bordin returned to manage in Italy as the new head coach of Serie C relegation battlers Caldiero Terme.