External links
- (in Italian) Luigi's profile from Gazzetta dello Sport
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luigi Martinelli | ||
| Date of birth | September 2, 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Chiari, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Barletta | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1994 | Barletta | 79 | (2) |
| 1994–1995 | Fiorenzuola | 16 | (0) |
| 1995–1997 | Trapani | 47 | (0) |
| 1997–2001 | Alzano Virescit | 104 | (2) |
| 2000–2001 | Chievo | 6 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Siena | 46 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Ascoli | 32 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Torino | 26 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2007 | |||
Luigi Martinelli (born September 2, 1970 in Chiari) is an Italian former footballer who played for Serie C1 team Hellas Verona as a defender.
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