Adriano Belli

Adriano Belli
Belli in 2023
Nickname(s)Kissing bandit
Born: (1977-08-25) August 25, 1977
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DT
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight289 lb (131 kg)
CollegeHouston
High schoolCentral Tech (Toronto)
CFL draft2000, round: 1, pick: 6
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
2000Atlanta Falcons*
2001Las Vegas Outlaws
2001New York Giants*
2001BC Lions
20012002Montreal Alouettes
2003Cleveland Browns*
2003Montreal Alouettes
20042006Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2006Montreal Alouettes
20072010Toronto Argonauts
2012Toronto Argonauts
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2005
CFL East All-Star2005, 2007
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)
Adriano Belli
Medal record
Men's American football
Representing  Canada
World Championship
2011 AustriaTeam Competition

Adriano Belli (born August 25, 1977) is a Canadian former professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Belli is nicknamed "The Kissing Bandit" for his penchant for kissing people on their cheeks. He has gained a reputation for being a kind and funny man off the field and a nasty and annoying player to his opponents on the field.