Born in
Potenza,
Basilicata, , Sansone started his career with
Eccellenza Abruzzo side Montorio, located in
Montorio al Vomano. In the next season, he was signed by newly promoted
Serie D side
Valle del Giovenco and won Serie D Group F champion. Sansone played with VdG in promotion playoffs but eliminated in semi-final/first round. On 30 June 2008, he transferred to
Serie A side
Siena, where he signed a 5-year contract. He failed to become a member of first team and left for
Lega Pro Prima Divisione club
Gallipoli in January. In July 2009, he remained in Prima Divisione but for
Lanciano. In June 2010, he was sold to fellow Serie B side
Frosinone in
co-ownership deal, for €400,000, Frosinone also signed the remain 50% registration rights of
Caetano Prósperi Calil.
Sassuolo In June 2011 Siena bought back Sansone for €800,000, and re-sold to
Sassuolo for €425,000 in another co-ownership deal. In June 2012 Sassuolo signed Sansone (€425,000) and Troianiello (€575,000) outright for a total of €1 million.
Torino In July 2012 Sansone was signed by
Torino F.C. in another
co-ownership deal for €1.6 million.
Sampdoria In January 2013 Sansone was signed by
U.C. Sampdoria from Torino for €1.45 million in a -year contract; Sassuolo retained its own 50% registration rights of Sansone. In June 2013 Sampdoria acquired Sansone outright from Sassuolo for another €1.25 million. Sassuolo also acquired 50% registration of
Simone Zaza from Sampdoria for €2.5 million, which another half of Zaza was acquired by
Juventus FC from Sampdoria.
Bologna (loan) In January 2015 Sampdoria sold forwards Sansone and
Manolo Gabbiadini to
Bologna and
Napoli respectively. Sansone only managed to play 4 games in
2014–15 Serie A. At Bologna Sansone took no.11 from departing
Friberg.
Bari (loan) On 15 July 2015 he was signed by Bari.
Novara On 13 July 2016 he was signed by Serie B club
Novara. He spent seasons with the Piedmontese club. However, he only played twice in
2018–19 Serie C. On 31 January 2019, he terminated the contract in a mutual consent.
Neftchi On 2 February 2019, he signed with the
Azerbaijani club
Neftchi Baku under the management of Italian coach
Roberto Bordin. On 12 June, Neftchi released Sansone from his contract by mutual consent.
Serie D On 11 October 2019 he joined
Serie D club
Audace Cerignola. On 25 September 2021, he moved to
Casertana. == Honours ==