Bruno Zapelli
Bruno Zapelli (born 16 May 2002) is a footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense. Born in Argentina, he is a youth international for Italy. Club career
Born in Carlos Paz, Córdoba, Zapelli was spotted at the age of eleven by Spanish side Villarreal while trialling in Rosario. After almost three years in Spain, he returned to Argentina and trialled with Boca Juniors. However, when the club could not provide a place for him to stay, he returned to Córdoba to join Belgrano. In 2022, Zapelli was subject to a $2,000,000 bid from Italian club Modena, which was rejected by Belgrano. 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. Career statistics

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2002 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Córdoba, Argentina
Italian men's footballers
Italy men's under-21 international footballers
Argentine men's footballers
Argentine people of Italian descent
Men's association football midfielders
Primera Nacional players
Club Atlético Belgrano footballers
Club Athletico Paranaense players
Italian expatriate men's footballers
Argentine expatriate men's footballers
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Spain
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Brazil
Italian expatriate sportspeople in Spain
Italian expatriate sportspeople in Brazil
Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
Expatriate men's footballers in Brazil