Adriano Grimaldi (born 5 April 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for SC Paderborn.^[1]

Grimaldi started his career at FC Sachsen Leipzig in 2009, where he scored twice in 12 matches.^[2]

Grimaldi signed for 1. FSV Mainz 05 ahead of the 2009-10 season, but only made six appearances with the senior team.^[3] However, he made many appearances for the second team, and scored 11 goals in 43 appearances.

On 19 May 2011, he signed a two-year contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf.^[4] Grimaldi split time between the first team and the second team, and made nine appearances in all competitions with the first team, scoring once in the league.^[5]

Grimaldi joined SV Sandhausen on loan for the conclusion of the 2011–12 3. Liga, and he made 10 appearances for Sandhausen as they won the league.^[5][6]

Ahead of the 2012–13 3. Liga season, Grimaldi joined VfL Osnabrück.^[7] Across two seasons, he scored 13 goals across 60 matches in all competitions, including 11 in the 2013–14 season.^[5]

On 13 May 2014, he signed a three-year contract with FC Heidenheim.^[8]

In 2016, Grimaldi signed a two-year contract with 3. Liga team SC Preußen Münster.^[9] He scored 30 goals in 71 league appearances, and also made six appearances in various cup competitions.^[5]

After playing one season with TSV 1860 Munich, Grimaldi joined KFC Uerdingen 05.

On 25 May 2021, Grimaldi signed a two-year contract with 1. FC Saarbrücken.^[10]

Born in Germany, Grimaldi is of Italian descent. He is a youth international for Germany.^[11]

SV Sandhausen

• 3. Liga: 2011–12

VfL Osnabrück

• 3. Liga third place: 2012–13

• Adriano Grimaldi at fussballdaten.de (in German)
• Adriano Grimaldi at WorldFootball.net
• Adriano Grimaldi at Soccerway

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