Born in Prato, Tuscany, Pettinari started his career at regional capital Florence for Fiorentina.
In July 2007, he was bought back by La Viola but sold to Serie A side Reggina.
[3] He failed to play any match in Serie A before joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Ravenna in 2008-09 season.
In July 2009, he joined Serie B strugglers Cittadella in co-ownership deal, rejoined Tommaso Bellazzini, teammate at La Viola.
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