Leah Scarpelli

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Leah Scarpelli
Personal information
Full name Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli
Date of birth (2001-09-18) September 18, 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Toms River, New Jersey
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Brisbane Roar FC
Number 17
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Penn State Nittany Lions 3 (0)
2020–2022 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 44 (6)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023 Sporting CP
2023– Brisbane Roar FC 8 (0)
International career
2017 United States U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli (born September 18, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender or midfielder for Brisbane Roar.

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Early life and amateur career

Scarpelli is a native of Brick Township, New Jersey. [1] She started playing soccer at the age of four and played prep soccer at Brick Memorial High School in her hometown. [2]

Scarpelli played college soccer at Pennsylvania State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players. [3]

Club career

Scarpelli played for Portuguese side Sporting. [4]

Style of play

Scarpelli has been described as "brings versatility... having grown up playing central midfield and left midfield before eventually falling into a strong centre-back role". [5]

Personal life

Scarpelli is the daughter of American soccer player Craig Scarpelli. [6] She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her football idol. [7]

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References

  1. "Leah Scarpelli - The Best N.J. High School Soccer Player You've Never Heard Of". patch.com.
  2. "Leah Scarpelli returns to up-and-coming Brick Memorial". nj.com.
  3. "Women's College Soccer. FGCU Has Some Big Shoes To Fill But A Solid Core Returns". College Soccer News.
  4. "Scarpelli Living Soccer Dream After Signing Pro Contract". patch.com.
  5. "McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings". Impetus Football.
  6. "Scarpelli walking in her dad's World Cup footsteps 42 years later". keepup.com.au.
  7. "Leah Scarpelli: "Estou muito entusiasmada"". record.pt.