Bruno Zapelli

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.

Bruno Zapelli

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-05-16) 16 May 2002 (age 23)
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 as of 15:12, 3 December 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:54, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

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