Marco Maisano

Marco Maisano (born 15 February 1981) is an Australian former soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Early life
Maisano is of Argentine descent through his parents. He arrived in Europe at the age of seventeen.

Career
In 1998, Maisano signed for Dutch side FC Eindhoven. In 2001, he signed for Scottish side Greenock Morton with his brother. They were described as "two of the more significant figures in the club... the star boys... its heart and soul". In 2005, he signed for Australian side Frankston Pines. In 2006, he signed for Australian side Melbourne Knights.

Style of play
Maisano mainly operated as a midfielder. He has been described as "earned a reputation as something of a hard man... in his more defensive, ball-winning role in central midfield".

Personal life
Maisano is the brother of Australian soccer player John Maisano. After retiring from professional football, he founded college sports recruitment company NSR Australia in 2006. He became a millionaire and has contributed over one million dollars to soccer sponsorship.