Bruno Zapelli

Bruno Zapelli
Personal information
Date of birth	16 May 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Carlos Paz, Córdoba, Argentina
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Athletico Paranaense
Number	10
Youth career
2013–2016	Villarreal
2016–2020	Belgrano
Senior career*
Years	Team
2020–2023	Belgrano
2023–	Athletico Paranaense
International career‡
2023–	Italy U21
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:12, 3 December 2023 (UTC); ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:54, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

Last updated November 10, 2024

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
Club	Season	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

↑ Includes Copa Argentina

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References

1 2 Bruno Zapelli at WorldFootball.net
1 2 3 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.
↑ 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.
↑ Sport, Sky. "Il Ct Nicolato convoca un oriundo per l'Under 21". sport.sky.it.
↑ Bruno Zapelli at Soccerway

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[6] Includes Copa Argentina

[wf-1] 1 2 Bruno Zapelli at WorldFootball.net

[LV-2] 1 2 3 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. "Il Ct Nicolato convoca un oriundo per l'Under 21". sport.sky.it.

[5] Bruno Zapelli at Soccerway

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Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-05-16) 16 May 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Carlos Paz, Córdoba, Argentina^[1]
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)^[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Athletico Paranaense
Number	10
Youth career
2013–2016	Villarreal
2016–2020	Belgrano
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	Belgrano	93	(4)
2023–	Athletico Paranaense	20	(2)
International career^‡
2023–	Italy U21	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:12, 3 December 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:54, 29 March 2023 (UTC)