Biagio Meccariello
Biagio Meccariello (born 27 March 1991) is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Lecce.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 27 March 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Benevento, Italy | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Lecce | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2011 | Viribus Unitis | 43 | (3) |
2011–2012 | Andria | 26 | (2) |
2012–2017 | Ternana | 121 | (5) |
2017–2019 | Brescia | 9 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Lecce (loan) | 33 | (0) |
2019– | Lecce | 14 | (1) |
National team | |||
2011–2012 | Italy U20 Lega Pro | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:08, 3 August 2020 (UTC) |
Biography
Meccariello started his senior career with Serie D (amateur/non-professional) club Viribus Unitis. He was selected to national under-18 amateur team in April 2010.[1] On 6 July 2011, Meccariello was signed by Lega Pro Prima Divisione club A.S. Andria BAT along with Angelo Tartaglia. (Italian third highest level).[2] That season he was selected twice to the representative team of Lega Pro (ex- Serie C), against Palestine Olympic (no line-up) and England C.[3]
On 8 August 2012, Meccariello was sold to Serie B newcomers Ternana.[4] He wore no.19 for his new team.[5]
On 17 August 2018, he joined Serie B club Lecce on a season-long loan with a buyout option.[6] Lecce activated the buyout option at the end of the season.[7]
References
- "FOR NATIONAL AMATEUR TEAM UNDER 18 TEST IN BARI" (in Italian). FIGC. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- "Presi i giovani Tartaglia e Meccariello" (in Italian). AS Andria BAT. 6 July 2011. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- "INGHILTERRA-ITALIA LEGA PRO 1-1" (in Italian). Lega Pro. 28 February 2012. Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- "TERNANA: MECCARIELLO È UFFICIALE" (in Italian). Ternana Calcio. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- "I "NUMERI" DELLE FERE" (in Italian). Ternana Calcio. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- "Biagio Meccariello al Lecce" (in Italian). Brescia. 17 August 2018.
- Lecce, riscattato Meccariello. Abbonamenti: si viaggia verso i 4mila, leccenews24.it, 19 June 2019
External links
- Football.it Profile (in Italian)
- Biagio Meccariello at Soccerway