2012-13
After playing for lower division teams Pavia, Renate, Triestina, Spezia and Reggina between 2005-2010, Acerbi joins Chievo Verona from where AC Milan picked him, but the passing of his father, saw him get into depression and alcoholism 

2013
He joins Sassuolo (Div I), but is diagnosed with testicular cancer and undergoes surgery

2013
Few months later, he fails a dope test due to high hormone levels as the tumour returns