Tommaso Fantacci

Tommaso Fantacci (born 17 March 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Monterosi.

Loan to Padova
On 27 July 2016, Fantacci was loaned to Serie C side Padova on a season-long loan deal. On 3 September he made his professional debut in Serie C for Padova as a substitute replacing Lius Maria Alfageme in the 79th minute of a 1–1 home draw against AlbinoLeffe. On 24 September, Fantacci played his first match as a starter for Padova, a 1–0 away win over Gubbio, he was replaced by Domenico Germitale in the 46th minute. Fantacci ended his season-long loan to Padova with only 5 appearances, only 1 as a starter, all in Serie C.

Loan to Prato
On 18 August 2017, Fantacci was signed by Serie C club Prato on a season-long loan deal. On 27 August he made his debut for Prato as a substitute replacing Alberto Marini in the 51st minute of a 3–1 away defeat against Viterbese Castrense. On 3 September, Fantacci played his first match as a starter for Prato, a 1–1 home draw against Livorno, he was replaced by Matteo Cavagna in the 61st minute. On 4 October he played his first entire match for Prato, a 5–2 home defeat against Carrarese. On 5 November, Fantacci scored his first professional goal, as a substitute, in the 79th minute of a 4–1 home defeat against Piacenza. On 12 November he scored his second goal in the 60th minute of a 2–2 home draw against Arzachena. On 11 February 2018 he scored his third goal in the 3rd minute of a 2–2 home draw against Pisa. Fantacci ended his loan to Prato with 32 appearances, 5 goals and 2 assist, but Prato was relegated in Serie D.

Loan to Carpi and Pistoiese
On 17 August 2018, Fantacci was loaned to Serie B club Carpi on a season-long loan deal. However his loan was terminated during the 2018–19 season winter break leaving Carpi with any appearances.

On 12 January 2019, Fantacci was loaned to Serie C side Pistoiese on a 6-month loan deal. Eight days later, on 20 January, he made his debut for Pistoiese in a 1–0 away defeat against Lucchese, he was replaced by Emmanuel Latte Lath after 68 minutes. Eight days later, on 28 January, he played his first entire match for the club, a 1–0 away win over Gozzano. On 25 February he received a red card in the 54th minute of a 2–0 home defeat against Robur Siena. Fantacci ended his loan to Pistoiese with 14 appearances, all as a starter, and 1 assist.

Return to Empoli
He made his Serie B debut for Empoli on 21 December 2019 in a game against Salernitana. He then started the next two games for Empoli, but did not appear during the rest of the season. Early in the 2020–21 Serie B season, he made one late-substitute appearance. He also appeared twice for Empoli in Coppa Italia in this period.

Loan to Juve Stabia
On 5 October 2020, he was loaned to Serie C club Juve Stabia.

Loan to Gubbio
On 11 August 2021, he moved on loan to Gubbio, again in Serie C.

Loans to Pontedera and Arzignano
On 2 July 2022, Fantacci joined Pontedera on loan. On 31 January 2023, he moved on a new loan to Arzignano.

International career
Fantacci represented Italy at Under-15, Under-16, Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level. On 21 March 2012, Fantacci made his debut at U-15 level as a substitute replacing Federico Bonazzoli in the 70th minute of a 1–0 home win over Russia U-15. On 6 September 2012 he made his debut at U-16 level in a 3–1 away win over Switzerland U-16, he was replaced by Claudio Zappa in the 73rd minute. On 28 August 2013 he made his debut at U-17 level in a 3–2 away win over Turkey U-17, he was replaced by Nicolò Barella in the 64th minute. On 12 May 2015, Fantacci made his debut at U-18 level as a substitute replacing Giuseppe Panico in the 46th minute of a 2–0 home win over Iran U-18. On 12 August 2015, Fantacci made his debut at U-19 level in a 2–1 away win over Croatia U-18, he was replaced by Andrea Favilli in the 46th minute.