Cristian Bertani (born 14 March 1981) is an Italian footballer who plays for as a forward for an amateur club Pro Novara.

[1][2] Bertani made his Serie B debut on 10 September 2000, substituted Arturo Di Napoli in the 68th minute.

In June 2003, Como bought him back which the team recently relegated from Serie A as well as the withdrew of Enrico Preziosi.

In June 2008 he was signed by Novara[6] He won Lega Pro Prima Divisione in 2010 and promoted to Serie B. Partnered with Simone Motta, they netted 26 goals for the team that season.

He was released[citation needed] before the end of the season due to his involvement in the 2011–2012 Italian football scandal, that led to him being arrested on 28 May 2012.