Massimo Giovanelli (born 1 March 1967 in Noceto) is a former Italian rugby union player.
Giovanelli started his career at the local team of Rugby Noceto Football Club, being promoted to the first category in 1984.
It was the most successful time of his career, winning three Italian Championship titles, in 1992/93, 1994/95 and 1995/96, and one Cup of Italy, in 1994/95.
He left competition for some years due to an eye problem, but returned for a final spell with Rugby Colomo, where he would play from 2003/04 to 2006/07, finishing his career aged 40.
His first game was at 30 September 1989, in the 33-9 win over Zimbabwe, in Treviso, in a friendly match, aged 22 years old.