Nicola Pavarini (born 24 February 1974) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In June 2006, he was signed by another Seire A club Siena, replacing Antonio Mirante and Marco Fortin.
In January 2007, he was exchanged with Francesco Benussi of U.S. Lecce, joining the Serie B team on loan.
He won promotion back to Serie A in the 2008–09, but lost his place in the team to new signing Antonio Mirante in the summer of 2009 and made just five league appearances in the following two seasons.
He successively followed Pirlo at Sampdoria in July 2023 after the latter was appointed the club's new head coach.