Marco Russo


Marco Russo is an Italian footballer who plays for Aurora Seriate.

Biography

Born in Cariati, Calabria, southern Italy, Russo started his career at Calabrian side Reggina. He then left for northern Italy side Padova, then left for the United Kingdom for Birmingham and in November 2000 for Dundee. He was signed by assistant manager, countryman Ivano Bonetti along with defender Umberto Fatello. In June 2001 he was released by the Scottish side and returned to Italy for Serie C2 side Poggese.
After the team relegated, he spent one season at non-professional league, Serie D, for Cassino and Villacidrese.
In summer 2003, he left for Serie C1 side Sassari Torres and in summer 2005 left for Vittoria of Serie C2. But his contract with the Sicily side was terminated in February 2006. and joined Serie C1 side Lumezzane. He followed the team relegated to Serie C2 and remained for 2 seasons, and won promotion back to Serie C1 in summer 2008.
He then moved back to Lega Pro Seconda Divisione for Pizzighettone. and in 2009–10 season left for Canavese after Pizzighettone relegated.
In November 2011 he joined Serie D club Aurora Seriate.