Erik Panizzi


Erik Panizzi is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie C club Siena.

Club career

Reggiana

Born in Guastalla, in the Province of Reggio Emilia, Panizzi started his career at Reggio Emilia for A.C. Reggiana 1919. Panizzi made his debut during 2011–12 Lega Pro Prima Divisione season. Panizzi signed a 3-year contract in January 2013.

SPAL

On 26 August 2013 Panizzi was sold to L.P. 2nd Division club SPAL in a co-ownership deal. On 9 January 2014 Nicolas Giani moved to SPAL, with Panizzi moved to L.P. Prime Division club Vicenza in a temporary deal. On 20 June 2014 Reggiana bought back Panizzi.

Pro Patria

On 31 July 2014 Panizzi was sold to fellow Lega Pro club Pro Patria in a definitive deal. However, on 2 February Reggiana bought back Panizzi, who remained in Busto Arsizio for Pro Patria for the rest of the 2014–15 Lega Pro season.

Siena

On 30 August 2019, he joined Siena on a one-year contract.

International career

Representative teams

Panizzi was a member of Italy Lega Pro representative teams for the 2012–13 Under 20 Regional Competition and in the 2013–15 International Challenge Trophy. Panizzi also played in the representative team's match against Oman in February 2013.