Given the question: Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. Andrea Cristiano - Andrea Cristiano (born 15 July 1984) is an Italian footballer who plays for Varese.Cristiano extended his contract with AlbinoLeffe to 30 June 2011 in December 2007.On 31 August 2010 he left for fellow Serie B team Ascoli Calcio 1898. On the same day he renewed his contract until 2014. However on 22 June 2011 Ascoli decided not to sign him outright.On 12 August 2013 Cristiano joined Varese on a two-year deal.
The answer is:
Athlete