Michele Castagnetti (born 27 December 1989) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie B club Cremonese.

Michele started his career at U.S. Montecchio before moving to Termolan Bibbiano, an Italian amateur team, where he played in the Eccellenza Emilia-Romagna league.

[1] he joined Prima Divisione newcomer FeralpiSalò where he met Andrea Tedeschi who trained him at Termolan Bibbiano.

[4][5] On 16 March 2021 he scored an extraordinary goal deep from within his own half after the ball bounced once after a clearance from Virtus Entella's goalkeeper.

Castagnetti struck the ball sweetly and ferociously with his left foot as it looped high over everyone on the pitch, including Entella's keeper.