Gustavo Scarpa

Footballer and Palmeiras midfielder

Gustavo Scarpa - Footballer and Palmeiras midfielder
Born

January 5th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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A professional footballer, primarily played as a midfielder. Scarpa began his career at Desportivo Brasil before moving to Fluminense, where he gained recognition. He contributed significantly to Fluminense's achievements during his tenure, ultimately transferring to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. At Palmeiras, Scarpa played a crucial role in the team's successful campaigns in the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Helped Fluminense win the Campeonato Carioca in 2016

Contributed to Palmeiras' Copa do Brasil victory in 2020

Part of the squad that won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2018

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