Born in Foligno, the Province of Perugia, Umbria, Tardioli started his career at Serie D and played 9 seasons.
In 1997, he was signed by Serie C2 side Arezzo which he won the league promotion playoffs and played 2 more seasons as a regular starter.
In the first 2 seasons he was the backup of Andrea Mazzantini then Óscar Córdoba in January 2002 and Željko Kalac In July 2002.
In June 2007, he was released by Pescara,[3] and in December signed with Serie C2 side Sansovino which also located in the Province of Arezzo.
In July 2008, he was signed by Emilia–Romagna side Cesena of Lega Pro Prima Divisione as their backup keeper Alessio Sarti was injured and the first choice Artur returned to Siena from loan.