Giuseppe Zappella facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Milan, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1993 | AC Milan | 0 | (0) |
| 1993–1996 | Como | 73 | (1) |
| 1996–1998 | Monza | 26 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | Urawa Reds | 39 | (4) |
| 2000 | Avellino | 14 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Viterbese | 29 | (3) |
| 2001–2002 | Catanzaro | 15 | (1) |
| 2002–2003 | Viterbese | 28 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Catanzaro | 30 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Nuova Vis Pesaro | 17 | (1) |
| 2005–2007 | Ivrea | 62 | (1) |
| 2007–2009 | Alessandria | 46 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Cuneo | ||
| 2010 | Chieri | ||
| 2011–2012 | Rivoli | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2013–2014 | Juventus (youth) | ||
| 2014–2017 | Juventus (U19 assistant) | ||
| 2017–2018 | Bari (technical coach) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Juventus Women (assistant) | ||
| 2024 | Juventus Women | ||
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Giuseppe Zappella (born on May 4, 1973) is an Italian football coach and a former player. He was a defender during his playing career.
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Playing Career Highlights
Giuseppe Zappella started his professional football journey in 1992. He played for many different clubs throughout his career.
Early Years in Italy
- AC Milan (1992–1993): Zappella began his senior career here.
- Como (1993–1996): He played 73 games for Como, scoring 1 goal.
- Monza (1996–1998): He appeared in 26 matches and scored 1 goal.
Time in Japan
- Urawa Reds (1998–1999): Zappella moved to Japan and played 39 games, scoring 4 goals. This was a significant part of his career.
Return to Italy
After playing in Japan, he returned to Italy and continued his career with several clubs:
- Avellino (2000): He played 14 games.
- Viterbese (2000–2001, 2002–2003): He had two different periods with Viterbese, playing a total of 57 games and scoring 3 goals.
- Catanzaro (2001–2002, 2003–2004): He also played for Catanzaro twice, appearing in 45 matches and scoring 2 goals.
- Nuova Vis Pesaro (2004–2005): He played 17 games and scored 1 goal.
- Ivrea (2005–2007): He played 62 matches and scored 1 goal.
- Alessandria (2007–2009): He appeared in 46 games, scoring 1 goal.
- Cuneo (2009–2010), Chieri (2010), and Rivoli (2011–2012): These were his final clubs before he retired as a player.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Giuseppe Zappella moved into coaching. He has worked with several teams, often focusing on youth development and assistant roles.
Working with Juventus
- Juventus Youth (2013–2014): He started coaching with the youth teams at Juventus.
- Juventus U19 Assistant (2014–2017): He then became an assistant coach for the Under-19 team at Juventus.
- Juventus Women (2023–2024): He worked as an assistant coach for the Juventus Women team.
- Juventus Women (Interim Manager) (2024): In 2024, Zappella briefly served as the main coach for the Juventus Women's team.
Other Coaching Roles
- Bari (Technical Coach) (2017–2018): He also gained experience as a technical coach at Bari.
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