Edoardo Artistico


Edoardo Artistico, is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career

Born in Trastevere, Rome, Artistico passed through the youth categories of Mastrelli di Portonaccio and Lazio. As a professional he first played in 1986 for Cynthia. The following year he was acquired by L.R. Vicenza, where he was loaned to Roma, Frosinone and Perugia in the following seasons.
In 1992, Artistico played for the first time in Serie B for Monza. He remained playing for second-level clubs in the following seasons, for Pescara and Ancona. In 1996, he had another spell at Perugia, where he made three appearances and scored one goal. In 1996 he arrived at U.S. Salernitana, and in the following season Artistico was part of the Serie B champion squad in 1997–98, a feat he would repeat in 2000–01 with Torino F.C.
He also played for Crotone, with short loan spells at Napoli, Pistoiese and Hellas Verona. His career ended in 2006, he ended, after playing in only six matches with Serie C2 club Latina.

International career

On 28 May 1990, Artistico played for Umbria in a friendly match against the Brazil national team, in preparation for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The match was won by the Umbria team, with Artistico scoring the winning goal from a free kick.

Style of play

A centre forward with great physical strength, Artistico stood out mainly for his headers.

Personal life

Edoardo Artistico is the brother of footballer Mario Artistico.

Honours

Salernitana
Torino