Terni amateur football leagues see rise in veteran players

The upcoming amateur football season in the Terni region highlights a significant presence of veteran players across various divisions. In Serie D, Stefano Scappini has returned to Ternana, marking a homecoming for the 1988-born player.

In the Eccellenza category, experienced players such as 40-year-old Andrea Bagnato (Narnese) and 35-year-old Flavio Mattia (Terni FC) remain key figures. The trend of older players continues through the lower tiers, including the Promozione and Prima Categoria divisions.

Notable veteran statistics include Piero Maroni of GRS Terni Papigno, who is 66 years old, and defender Sergio Viali, aged 52. In the Seconda Categoria, players like 43-year-old Simone Stanzial continue to compete, demonstrating the ongoing value of experience in local amateur clubs.