Danilo Rinaldi

Born in Conesa, San Nicolás Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he started his career at a local clubs of lower leagues: Chacarita Juniors, Conesa FC, Deportivo Armenio, General Rojo UD and CSD La Emilia. In July 2008, at the invitation of his cousin Cristian Menín, Rinaldi moved to San Marino and joined Campionato Sammarinese side S.S. Virtus. In 2010 he returned to Argentina when he played for Conesa FC. He remained there until summer 2012 when he joined S.P. La Fiorita. In January 2014 he went on trial with four China League One clubs but was not offered a contract. By 2017, he was captain of La Fiorita as they reached the final of the Coppa Titano to play Tre Penne.

Due to having Sanmarinese roots through his grandfather, Rinaldi became the subject of interest from the San Marino national team and applied for citizenship of the country. Shortly after confirming him as Sanmarinese citizen he received his first call-up from Giampaolo Mazza. Rinaldi made his debut for San Marino after coming on as a substitute for Matteo Vitaioli in the 88th minute, in a 0–3 defeat against Czech Republic on 19 November 2008. He scored his first international goal, a penalty, in a friendly against Malta in a 2–3 home defeat on 14 August 2012.

International goals

Scores and results list San Marino's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rinaldi goal.

Rinaldi is married to Magalí Vivas and has a son. He is a brother of fellow footballer Federico Rinaldi He is also cousin to Cristian and Yésica Menín. Outside of football he has worked in a furniture shop.