 Born in Torre Annunziata, the Province of Naples, Campania, Marasco started his career at hometown club Savoia of Serie D. He won the Group M champions and promoted to Serie C2 in 1990.In 1991, he left for Serie B side Avellino (which also located in Campania) and followed the team relegated in 1992.He followed the team promoted back to Serie B in 1995.