Massimo Filardi


Massimo Filardi is an Italian former footballer who played primarily as a left-back. He is also known in Italian media for 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 club 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.
Career records also show subsequent spells in Serie B with Avellino 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 youth international level for Italy, including appearances with the Italy under-21 side in the mid-1980s. Match reporting from 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.

Honours

Napoli
  • UEFA Cup: 1988–89

Career statistics

The following totals reflect league appearances and goals as compiled by Italian statistical databases and cross-listed by global player databases.
ClubLeague appsLeague goals
Varese250
Napoli630
Avellino230
Taranto211
Benevento50