Francesco Rapisarda (born 4 June 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie C Group C club Catania.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 June 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Catania, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Catania | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Catania | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Cosenza | 30 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | L'Aquila | 34 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Lamezia | 62 | (2) |
| 2015–2017 | Lumezzane | 57 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Sambenedettese | 123 | (11) |
| 2020–2022 | Triestina | 68 | (4) |
| 2022– | Catania | 47 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 May 2024 | |||
Biography
Born in Catania, Sicily Island, Rapisarda started his career at Catania.[1][2][3] He was transferred to fifth division (amateur) club Cosenza in 2011–12 Serie D season.
On 31 August 2012 he joined L'Aquila in the fourth division.[4] Rapisarda played 30 times in 2012–13 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione. He made his club debut on 12 September, his only appearance in Lega Pro cup.[5]
On 4 July 2013 Parma signed Rapisarda on free transfer, but on 9 July Rapisarda was transferred to Vigor Lamezia Calcio in co-ownership deal (€100,000).[6] Parma also signed Antonio Maglia (undisclosed) and Giovanbattista Catalano from Lamezia (€110,000);[6] Lamezia signed Matteo Bibba, Stefano Rossini and Diego De Giorgi in temporary deals from Parma.[7]
In February 2014 Rapisarda was suspended 6 games for illegal contact with a staff of Martina in March 2013, the opponent of his team.[8]
On 16 June 2014 Lamezia bought back Catalano for a peppercorn of €500[6] as well as Rapisarda for undisclosed fee.[9] Rapisarda had a contract with Lamezia until 30 June 2016.[9]
Lumezzane
Lumezzane signed Rapisarda on 29 July 2015.[10]
Sambenedettese
Rapisarda joined Sambenedettese on 14 January 2017, with Giacomo Zappacosta moved to opposite direction.[11][12]
Triestina
On 26 August 2020 he signed a 2-year contract with Triestina.[13]
Catania
On 7 August 2022 he returned to his hometown by signing an annual contract with Catania.[14]
References
External links
- AIC profile (data by www.football.it) (in Italian)