Massimo Filardi

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.

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.