Raffaele Alexander Cirino (born 3 February 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Fleetwood Town. Born in England, he represents the Montserrat national team.
Career Cirino first joined Fleetwood Town at under-15 level, having been scouted at grassroots level playing in his hometown of Great Harwood. In the summer of 2023, he signed a two-year scholarship with the academy. On 8 October 2024, he was handed his professional debut by first team manager, Charlie Adam, starting in the 3–0 EFL Trophy win over Barrow. On 22 March 2025, he was sent out on loan to gain some experience at Northern Premier League Premier Division side Bamber Bridge until the end of the season. He made his debut against Macclesfield and started the following five games as Brig finished in mid-table.
On 1 July 2025, Cirino was offered his first professional contract after a successful stint in the under-18's, signing a one-year deal with the option of an extended year.
International career Cirino was called up to represent the Montserrat national team in the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League matches against El Salvador and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Bonaire.
Personal life He is the younger brother of defender Lenni Cirino who plays for Hednesford Town.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFleetwood Town2024–25League Two00000010102025–26League Two20000000202026–27League Two70002020110Total90002030140Bamber Bridge (loan)2024–25NPL Premier Division60———60Career total150002030200
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMontserrat202420Total20
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