Riccardo Carapellese
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Riccardo Carapellese (July 1, 1922 – October 20, 1995) was an Italian football (soccer) player in striker role.
He was born in Cerignola, province of Foggia.
Carapellese started his career in 1942-43 season with Spezia Calcio 1906 in Serie B, played 19 games and scored 3 goals. He played also in Serie A (1946–1957) with Como, Milan, Torino, Juventus and Genoa. In 1957 he return in Serie B with Catania when close his career in 1959. He played 318 matches and scored 111 goals.
With Italy national football team he made his debut in November 1947 with Austria, losses 1–5 and scored only goal. He participated at 1950 FIFA World Cup, scored two goals in matches with Sweden and Paraguay. He died in Rapallo at 73 years of age.
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