Francesco Scotti (born 8 January 1983) is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Rimini in Serie D. Scotti has spent most of his career in Italian Serie C and Serie D (third and fourth division)
Scotti has spent his entire professional career in Italian Lega Pro (third and fourth division); geographically Scotti had spent most of his career in central Italy (Lazio, Tuscany and Marche), except a brief spell in the country of San Marino (lie between Romagna and Marche), as well as Veneto and Emilia–Romagna in early and late career respectively.
Club Career
Early career
Born in Rome, Lazio, Scotti started his career at hometown club Lazio. In mid-2001 Scotti was signed by Serie B club Cittadella in co-ownership deal.
Fiorentina
In June 2002 Scotti joined Cittadella outright and re-sold to newly reborn Tuscany traditional club Florentia Viola (now ACF Fiorentina). He was the backup keeper of Andrea Ivan in 2002–03 Serie C2. After the season Fiorentina was invited to 2003–04 Serie B, which saw Ivan became a backup and Scotti left for Montevarchi, a Tuscany minor club.
Fermana
After la Viola was promoted to 2004–05 Serie A, Scotti was transferred to Serie C1 club Fermana in another co-ownership deal. Scotti was the backup of Mauro Chiodini in 2004–05 Serie C1. In June 2005 Fermana bought Scotti outright. In 2005–06 Serie C1, Chiodini left the Marche club and Scotti shared the starting role with Paolo Iaboni. The club withdrew from professional football in 2006.
Ancona & Sansovino
On 22 September 2006 Scotti joined Ancona, another team of Marche region. After no appearance in 2006–07 Serie C1, Scotti joined Sansovino (from Monte San Savino, Tuscany), swapped with Alessio Chiaverini. Scotti immediately became the first choice ahead David Pierini.
Sangiovannese & San Marino
In August 2007 Scotti join