Gianluca Lapadula
Footballer, striker for Perugia
Born
February 7th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in 1990, this professional footballer played as a striker. He began his career with the youth team of the Milan. After loan spells at various clubs, he gained prominence while playing for Pescara, where he helped the team secure promotion to Serie A in 2016. His notable performance led to a transfer to Genoa. In 2021, he joined Benevento, further contributing to the team's efforts in the league. He has represented the Italian national team in various international fixtures.
Promoted Pescara to Serie A in 2016
Played for Genoa in Serie A
Joined Benevento in 2021
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