Massimo Filardi (born 20 December 1966) is an Italian former footballer who played primarily as a left-back. He is also known in Italian media for his later work connected to football, including as an intermediary/agent and as a scout.
Club career Filardi was developed in the youth system of Varese and made his senior debut with the senior side in Serie B in the mid-1980s.
In 1985, he joined SSC Napoli and played in Serie A during a period when the club was competing domestically and in Europe; he won the 1988–89 UEFA Cup with the team.
Career records also show subsequent spells in Serie B with Avellino (on loan) and Taranto, followed by a later return to Napoli for the 1991–92 season.
Late in his playing career, Filardi also appeared at lower levels, including a season with Benevento in the mid-1990s, before retiring.
International career Filardi was capped at the youth international level for Italy, including appearances with the Italy under-21 side in the mid-1980s. Match reporting from the U21 competition lists him in Italy's substitutions for a 1986 fixture.
Post-playing career After retiring as a player, Filardi became involved in football off the pitch, and he has been described in Italian media as a sports agent/intermediary. Italian interview profiles and major sports media have also referenced him in the context of scouting and talent identification.
Career statistics The following totals reflect league appearances and goals as compiled by Italian statistical databases and cross-listed by global player databases.
+ League totals by club Club League apps League goals Varese 25 0 Napoli 63 0 Avellino 23 0 Taranto 21 1 Benevento 5 0
Honours Napoli UEFA Cup: 1988–89
See also Filardi (surname)
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