Edoardo Artistico

Edoardo Artistico (born 16 June 1969), is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Born in Trastevere, Rome, Artistico passed through the youth categories of Mastrelli di Portonaccio and Lazio. As a professional, first played in 1986 for Cynthia, and the following year he was acquired by L.R. Vicenza, where he was loaned to Roma (without entered the field), Frosinone and Perugia (both clubs at Serie C1) in he following seasons.

In 1992, Aristico played for the first time in Serie B for Monza, helping the club in their campaign against relegation that season. He remained playing for second-level clubs in the following seasons, for Pescara and Ancona. In 1996, he had another spell at Perugia, this time in Serie A, where he made just 3 appearances and scored one goal. In 1996 he arrived at U.S. Salernitana, and in the following season Artistico was part of the Serie B champion squad in 1997–98, a feat he would repeat in 2000–01, with Torino F.C.

He also played for Crotone, with quick loan spell at Napoli, and for Pistoiese and Hellas Verona. In 2006, he ended his career with Latina in Serie C2, playing in just 6 matches.

International career
On 28 May 1990, Artistico played for Umbria (a selection of players from Perugia, Ternana and Gubbio) in a friendly match against the Brazil national football team, in preparation for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The match was surprisingly won by the Umbria IX with an Artistico scoring the victory goal at the 6th minute, from a free kick.

Style of play
A centre forward with great physical strength, Artistico stood out mainly for his headers.

Personal life
Edoardo Artistico is the brother of footballer Mario Artistico.

Honours

 * Salernitana
 * Serie B: 1997–98


 * Torino
 * Serie B: 2000–01