Michele Camporese
Italian footballer and defender
Born
May 19th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played as a defender in professional football, primarily for Fiorentina and other clubs. Camporese began his youth career at Fiorentina, advancing to the senior team where he made his Serie A debut. He later played for clubs such as Vicenza and Pisa in Serie B, contributing to defensive strategies and team performance.
Made Serie A debut with Fiorentina
Played for Vicenza and Pisa in Serie B
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