Giuseppe Zappella facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Milan, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Juventus (youth) | ||
| 2014–2017 | Juventus (U19 assistant) | ||
| 2017–2018 | Bari (technical coach) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Juventus Women (assistant) | ||
| 2024 | Juventus Women | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Giuseppe Zappella, born on May 4, 1973, is an Italian football coach. He used to be a professional football player. He played as a defender during his playing career.
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Giuseppe Zappella's Playing Career
Giuseppe Zappella started his football journey in Italy. He played for many different clubs throughout his career. He was known for his role as a defender.
Early Club Years
Zappella began his professional career with AC Milan in 1992. After that, he moved to Como in 1993. He played 73 games for Como and scored one goal. From 1996 to 1998, he played for Monza.
Playing in Japan
In 1998, Giuseppe Zappella moved to Japan. He joined the Urawa Reds team. He played 39 matches for them and scored 4 goals. This was a unique experience for an Italian player at that time.
Return to Italy
After his time in Japan, Zappella returned to Italy. He played for several more clubs. These included Avellino and Viterbese. He also played for Catanzaro for two different periods. Later, he joined Nuova Vis Pesaro.
Later Playing Years
Towards the end of his playing career, Zappella played for Ivrea. He was with them from 2005 to 2007. He then played for Alessandria. His last known clubs were Cuneo, Chieri, and Rivoli. He retired as a player in 2012.
Giuseppe Zappella's Coaching Career
After finishing his playing career, Giuseppe Zappella became a football coach. He has worked with several teams.
Youth Coaching at Juventus
Zappella started his coaching journey with the Juventus youth teams. He coached their youth players from 2013 to 2014. From 2014 to 2017, he was an assistant coach for the Juventus Under-19 team. This helped him gain valuable experience.
Other Coaching Roles
In 2017 and 2018, Zappella worked as a technical coach for Bari. He then returned to Juventus in 2023. He became an assistant coach for the Juventus Women's team.
Managing Juventus Women
In 2024, Giuseppe Zappella took on a bigger role. He served as the temporary manager for the Juventus Women's team. This showed his growth as a coach.
External Links
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- Profile at aic.football.it
- Giuseppe Zappella at TuttoCalciatori.net
See also
In Spanish: Giuseppe Zappella para niños
