Luca Ceppitelli (born 11 August 1989) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Career Perugia Born in Castiglione del Lago, in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, Ceppitelli started his career at hometown club Perugia. He played once in 2006–07 Serie C1 season for the central Italy team, the last round of the season.
Andria In January 2009 he left for southern Italy side A.S. Andria BAT in co-ownership deal, which the team represented the Province of Barletta–Andria–Trani, Apulia. Perugia also re-signed Giampaolo Giuliacci from Andria. In June 2009, Andria purchased him outright.
In 2009–10 Lega Pro Prima Divisione season, he made 15 starts with Andria, plus 1 start in the relegation tie-breaker. That season he also received three call-up from Italy national under-20 football team, one for training camp, Four Nations Tournament, one for unofficial friendly against Serie D Best XI. He did not play in either match. He also received a call-up to represent Prima Divisione Group B for a trophy against Group A's under-21 representative team. As the starting defender of the team in 433 formation he lost the match with the team.
Bari On 30 August 2010, Serie A team Bari signed Ceppitelli (also located in Apulia) along with two other youth team players of Andria (R.Moretti & Leonetti). However, he spent the first season loaned back to Andria.
On 2 September 2013, half of the registration rights of Ceppitelli was signed by Parma. Bari acquired half of the rights of Dembel Sall. Both 50% registration rights were "valued" €500,000 (the liquidator re-valued 50% rights of Ceppitelli to €464,226.75). Ceppitelli also returned to Bari in temporary deal as well as Sall to Parma. That season he was vice-captain of the team, or as captain when Marino Defendi was suspended.
Parma On 1 July 2014, Ceppitelli formally became a player of Parma, after the co-ownership deal was renewed in June 2014. Ceppitelli participated in pre-season friendlies.
Cagliari On 7 August 2014, he was sold to fellow Serie A club Cagliari from Parma and Bari for €2.1 million.Cagliari Calcio S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2015 (in Italian), PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. Bari received €1 million for their portion.Proventi di compartecipaz. ex. at 102 bis N.O.I.F. F.C. Bari 1908 S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2015 (in Italian), PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A.
Venezia On 5 October 2022, Ceppitelli signed with Venezia until the end of the 2022–23 season, with an automatic extension option in case some conditions are met.
Südtirol On 5 July 2024, Ceppitelli joined Südtirol for the 2024–25 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPerugia2006–07Serie C1000——10Andria2008–09Lega Pro Seconda Divisione7000—10802009–10Lega Pro23000—202502010–1129300——293Total 593000030623Bari2011–12Serie B25020——2702012–1337510——385Bari (loan)2013–14Serie B38610—30426Total 1001140003010711Cagliari2014–15Serie A25020——2702015–16Serie B26300——2632016–17Serie A19010——2002017–1827300——2732018–1924120——2612019–2016210——1722020–2119010——2002021–2224110——251Total 1801080000018810Venezia2022–23Serie B19000——190Career total 35124140003036824
Honours Cagliari Serie B: 2015–16
References
External links Andria Profile
Football.it Profile FIGC National Team data