Cristian Petri

His role at FSI Training

Cristian Petri is part of the FSI Training faculty, contributing an advanced and applied perspective on sports nutrition in high-performance settings, with a particular focus on team sports and elite competitive environments.

Currently

He works as a nutritionist for ACF Fiorentina, a role he has held since 2018, and serves as Chief Nutritional Officer of the Italian Rugby Federation, leading nutrition strategies at a national federative level.

Professional background

Since 2018, he has also collaborated with Gatorade Sport Science Institute within PepsiCo, contributing to research and knowledge transfer initiatives in nutrition and hydration applied to athletic performance.

He previously served as head nutritionist for the Italy Under-21 and Under-20 national teams, gaining extensive experience in player development processes, performance optimisation, and nutritional management in international competitions.

His profile integrates applied practice and research. He is a member of the editorial board of a scientific journal in sports medicine and holds a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, with a strong focus on evidence-based decision making in elite sport contexts.