Simone Malatesta (born 9 February 1982) is an Italian footballer, who plays as a forward for Italian Serie C club Lupa Roma Born in Rome, Lazio, Malatesta started his career at Modena F.C.
In January 2000 Malatesta left for Juventus for 400 million Lire (about €206,583) in co-ownership deal.
Malatesta was immediately sold to Valenzana Calcio in another co-ownership deal for a peppercorn fee of €1,000.
In June 2010 Parma bought back Malatesta for a peppercorn, days before the bankruptcy of Mantova.
[4] On 1 August 2013 Malatesta joined Italian third division club Ascoli Calcio 1898 in temporary deal.