Raffaele Cretaro

Raffaele Cretaro (born 15 October 1981) is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Ballina Town.

Early life
Cretaro is a native of Tubbercurry, Republic of Ireland. He is of Italian descent. As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Irish side Real Tubber.

Career
Cretaro started his career with Irish side Sligo Rovers. In 2006, he signed for Irish side Galway United. In 2010, he signed for Irish side Bohemians. After that, he returned to Sligo Rovers, helping them win the league. Altogether, he spent seventeen years with Sligo Rovers. In 2021, he retired from League of Ireland football.

Style of play
Cretaro mainly operates as a striker and can also operate as a midfielder and defender.

Personal life
Cretaro is the brother of Irish hurler Fabio Cretaro.