Career
His father is football coach Davide Ballardini. Born in Stockholm, capital of Sweden, Elia Ballardini started his career at A.C. (before Christ) Cesena. He was signed by Bellaria – Igea Marina and Associate of Science Andria British American Tobacco in temporary deals.
On 14 January 2013 he was signed by Virtus Entella along with Sasha Cori.
In 2014 the club promoted to Serie B.