Bruno Zapelli (born 16 May 2002) is a professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense. Born in Argentina, he is an Italian youth international.

Club career

Born in Carlos Paz, Córdoba, Zapelli was spotted at the age of eleven by Spanish side Villarreal while trialling in Rosario.[2] After almost three years in Spain, he returned to Argentina and trialled with Boca Juniors.[2] However, when the club could not provide a place for him to stay, he returned to Córdoba to join Belgrano.[2]

In 2022, Zapelli was subject to a $2,000,000 bid from Italian club Modena, which was rejected by Belgrano.[3]

International career

Born in Argentina, Zapelli is of Italian descent and holds both citizenships. He was called up to the Italy U21s in March 2023.[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 3 December 2023[5]
Club Season League National cup[a] International Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Belgrano 2020–21 Primera Nacional 5 0 0 0 – 5 0
2021 28 1 0 0 – 28 1
2022 36 2 1 0 – 37 2
2023 24 1 0 0 – 24 1
Total 93 4 1 0 – 94 4
Athletico Paranaense 2023 Série A 20 2 0 0 0 0 20 2
Career total 113 6 1 0 0 0 114 6
  1. ^ Includes Copa Argentina

References

  1. ^ a b Bruno Zapelli at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ a b c Ocampo, Pablo (8 July 2022). "El juvenil que llegó a los 14 a Belgrano, ya hizo un gol en el Gigante y hoy es el "protegido"" [The youth who arrived at Belgrano at 14, has already scored a goal in the Giant and today he is the "protected"]. lavoz.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  3. ^ Ocampo, Pablo (5 April 2022). "Belgrano rechazó una oferta millonaria por Bruno Zapelli" [Belgrano rejected a million dollar offer for Bruno Zapelli]. lavoz.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  4. ^ Sport, Sky (9 March 2023). "Il Ct Nicolato convoca un oriundo per l'Under 21". sport.sky.it.
  5. ^ Bruno Zapelli at Soccerway


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Zapelli
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