 Complete the following phrase:  Born in Venaria Reale, the Province of Turin, Piedmont, Artico started his career at Juventus Turin and left for Pro Vercelli in 1993, where he won Serie D champion. He played 3 more Serie C2 seasons for the Piedmontese club before left for Empoli of Serie A in 1997. After played twice at Serie A, in October he left on loan to Serie C1 side Giulianova. In the next season, he played once at 