Mariano Arini

Mariano Arini (born 17 January 1987) is an Italian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie C Group A club Pergolettese.

Mariano Arini

Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-01-17) 17 January 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth	Naples, Italy
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Pergolettese
Number	4
Youth career
	Napoli
2004–2005	Rangers
2005–2007	Roma
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2011	Aversa Normanna	109	(13)
2011–2013	Andria BAT	44	(5)
2013–2016	Avellino	123	(12)
2016–2017	SPAL	37	(3)
2017–2020	Cremonese	103	(6)
2020–2021	Arezzo	29	(1)
2021–	Pergolettese	127	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 December 2024

Club career

Born in Naples, Arini began his youth career with hometown's Napoli, and after the club's bankruptcy he moved to Scotland, joining Rangers.^[1] In January 2005 he returned to Italy, signing with Roma.

Arini made his senior debuts with Aversa Normanna in Serie D, and moved to Andria BAT in July 2011.^[2]

On 10 January 2013 Arini joined Avellino,^[3] taking part of the squad who won the 2012–13 Lega Pro Prima Divisione.

On 24 August Arini made his Serie B debut, starting in a 2–1 home success over Novara; his first goal came on 21 September, in a 1–1 home draw against Varese.

On 8 July 2021 he moved to Pergolettese.^[4]