Francesco Nicastro

Francesco Nicastro (born 26 October 1991) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Vis Pesaro.

Club career Catania After working his way through the Catania youth system, the young striker began to be called up on occasion to the first team during the 2009–10 Serie A season. The player made his first team debut as a substitute in the Coppa Italia, quarterfinal match versus Roma on 26 January 2010. Nicastro failed to make any first team appearances during the 2010–11 Serie A campaign, however he did play a major role in the club's youth team, with 12 goals. In July 2011, Nicastro was promoted from the youth squad before being loaned to Pisa in the Italian third division on 19 July 2011.

On 31 August 2012, Nicastro, Marco Fiore and Giordano Maccarrone were loaned to Bellaria.

Rimini On 6 August 2013, Nicastro and Ameth Fall were signed by Rimini. On 20 June 2014 Rimini acquired Nicastro outright.

Juve Stabia In the 2014–15 season he was signed by Juve Stabia.

Catanzaro On 27 July 2019 he signed a 3-year contract with Catanzaro.

Padova On 8 January 2020 he moved to Padova on a 2-year contract.

Pontedera On 25 August 2022, Nicastro signed a one-year contract with Pontedera.

Vis Pesaro On 12 January 2024, Nicastro joined Vis Pesaro on a three-year deal.