Raffaele Gragnaniello

SSC Napoli

Raffaele Gragnaniello began his career in the youth ranks of Serie A side SSC Napoli. He played for the Primavera youth team between 1997 and 2000, before he was loaned out to ASD Atletico Puteolana for the 2000–2001 season. He played just one match for the club. He returned to Napoli in the summer of 2001, and remained at the club until 2003, during the period in which the club were in downfall. He was, however, only a reserve keeper and made just 3 appearances in those two seasons.

SSC Giugliano

Gragnaniello moved to Serie C club SSC Giugliano in 2003, and he would go on to be the club's starting keeper, appearing 100 times in league play and allowing just 60 goals domestically. He played at the club until 2006.

US Avellino

In 2006, Raffaele moved back to the Napoli area, with US Avellino 1912, a club playing in the Serie B at the time. He would also obtain a starting position with the southern Italian team, and would make over 100 total appearances for the club between the league, Coppa Italia, and friendly matches. It was during his time with US Avellino where he gained the most recognition of his career. After US Avellino's bankruptcy, Gragnaniello would go on to leave the club, eventually joining Potenza SC, in the Lega Pro Prima Divisione.

Potenza SC

After signing for Potenza SC in August 2009, Gragnaniello would start the season as the starting keeper making 10 appearances for the club, but in January 2010, he signed…

Gragnaniello also played for the Italy U-18 national side in 1999, appearing 3 times for his country. Gragnaniello received a call-up for the Two Sicilies national football team ahead of the 2010 Viva World Cup.