Matteo Scozzarella

Matteo Scozzarella (born 5 June 1988) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie D club Cjarlins Muzane.

Club career

Atalanta and Portogruaro Scozzarella played youth football at and Italia San Marco, before joining Atalanta's youth setup in 2005. During the 2006–07 season he was integrated in the first squad, without however featuring in any match.

In summer of 2007, Scozzarella joined Lega Pro side Portogruaro in a co-ownership deal with Atalanta. In his first season, he played 18 league games and scored three goals. Portogruaro extended the co-ownership deal for a second season, where Scozzarella helped his side gain promotion to the 2010–11 Serie B. He made his debut on 14 August, against Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia. On 24 September, on matchday 6 of the league, Scozzarella scored his first goal for Juve Stabia, in a 3–2 win over Pescara.

Return to Atalanta and loans After the loan, he returned to Atalanta, and played with the first team during the 2012–13 season. He made his league debut three days later, while his debut as a starter came on 2 February, in a goalless draw against Bari. Scozzarella played 13 games during his loan.

On 30 August 2013, Scozzarella returned to Juve Stabia on loan; he was loaned to Spezia on 31 January 2014, also in the Serie B. On 22 July 2014 Scozzarella was sent on loan to Trapani. helping them finish in third place.

Parma In January 2017, Scozzarella joined Lega Pro side Parma on a two-year deal. He played 90 games in all competitions for Parma in four years. He made his debut on 6 February, as a started in a 1–1 draw against Empoli. On 31 January 2023, his contract with Monza was terminated by mutual consent.

Later career On 27 October 2023, Scozzarella joined Serie D club Cjarlins Muzane.

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