| Antonio Ceccarini | |
| Birth Date: | 18 October 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy |
| Death Place: | Perugia, Italy |
| Position: | Defender |
| Youthyears1: | 19??–19?? |
| Youthclubs1: | Vadese |
| Years1: | 1968-1972 |
| Clubs1: | Città di Castello |
| Caps1: | 79 |
| Goals1: | 2 |
| Years2: | 1972-1973 |
| Clubs2: | Acireale |
| Caps2: | 26 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 1973-1974 |
| Clubs3: | Catania |
| Caps3: | 35 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1974-1975 |
| Clubs4: | Avellino |
| Caps4: | 32 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 1975–1976 |
| Clubs5: | Catania |
| Caps5: | 20 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 1976-1983 |
| Clubs6: | Perugia |
| Caps6: | 175 |
| Goals6: | 2 |
| Years7: | 1983-1984 |
| Clubs7: | Messina |
| Caps7: | 30 |
| Goals7: | 2 |
| Years8: | 1984-1986 |
| Clubs8: | Foligno |
| Caps8: | 41 |
| Goals8: | 0 |
| Totalcaps: | 438 |
| Totalgoals: | 8 |
| Manageryears1: | 1986–1987 |
| Managerclubs1: | Perugia (assistant coach) |
Antonio Ceccarini (18 October 1949 – 29 August 2015) was an Italian professional football player and manager. He played as a defender as a player.[1]
Ceccarini started his career in his hometown club, Vadese, before being scouted by Silvano Ramaccioni, who facilitated his transition to Città di Castello in 1968. He then played for several Italian clubs before moving to top flight club Perugia; he helped them win their inaugural international trophy, the Rappan Cup, and was close to winning the 1978–79 Serie A, finishing unbeaten in second place.[2] Renowned for his unwavering determination, he earned the moniker "Tigre" (Italian for "Tiger"). A defining moment of his career occurred in 1979 when he scored a pivotal goal against Inter Milan, ensuring Perugia's undefeated status for the season.[1] [3]