Adriano Grimaldi

Adriano Grimaldi (born 5 April 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for club 1. FC Nürnberg.

Early and personal life Grimaldi was born and raised in Göttingen, Germany, to an Italian father and a Moroccan mother. He was one of six siblings, with his older brother being a basketball player.

Club career Grimaldi started his career at FC Sachsen Leipzig in 2009, where he scored twice in 12 matches.

Grimaldi signed for 1. FSV Mainz 05 ahead of the 2009-10 season, but only made six appearances with the senior team. However, he made many appearances for the second team, and scored 11 goals in 43 appearances.

On 19 May 2011, he signed a two-year contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf. Grimaldi split time between the first team and the second team, and made nine appearances in all competitions with the first team, scoring once in the league.

Grimaldi joined SV Sandhausen on loan for the conclusion of the 2011–12 3. Liga, and he made 10 appearances for Sandhausen as they won the league.

Ahead of the 2012–13 3. Liga season, Grimaldi joined VfL Osnabrück. Across two seasons, he scored 13 goals across 60 matches in all competitions, including 11 in the 2013–14 season.

In 2016, Grimaldi signed a two-year contract with 3. Liga team SC Preußen Münster. He scored 30 goals in 71 league appearances, and also made six appearances in various cup competitions. but in January 2019 he signed for KFC Uerdingen 05 on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

On 25 May 2021, Grimaldi signed a two-year contract with 1. FC Saarbrücken.

On 1 June 2023, Grimaldi signed for 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn. In April 2025, his contract with the club was extended to summer 2026.

On 1 September 2025, Grimaldi moved to 1. FC Nürnberg.

International career Born in Germany, Grimaldi is of Italian and Moroccan descent.

Club

Honours SV Sandhausen 3. Liga: 2011–12

VfL Osnabrück 3. Liga third place: 2012–13