Francesco Corapi


Francesco Corapi is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Catanzaro.

Biography

Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Corapi started his career at U.S. Catanzaro. He played twice in the last two rounds of 2004–05 Serie B.
In 2005 Corapi left for Serie D club Sapri. In 2006, he was signed by Serie C2 club Gela. In August 2007 he joined fellow fourth division club Vibonese. In January 2008 he left for Benevento.

Catanzaro return

In 2008 Corapi returned to hometown for F.C. Catanzaro in co-ownership deal. He spent 2½ seasons in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione until January 2011, which he was signed by Siracusa of Lega Pro Prima Divisione.
Corapi signed a new 2-year contract worth €37,791.78 in gross annually in August 2010, the wage was increased to €96,314.72 in gross in the version that submitted to Lega Pro on 3 November 2010. The president of Lega Pro voided the second version of the contract due to financial difficulties of Catanzaro, on 30 November. Catanzaro bankrupted in June 2011.

Vibonese

In 2011 Corapi was re-signed by Vibonese. The club relegated to Serie D after losing the relegation "play-out" to Mantova.

Nocerina

On 14 July 2012 Corapi joined Italian third division club Nocerina. In February 2013 he was suspended 3 months due to contract issue with Catanzaro. His appeal was accepted by the Corte di Giustizia Federale of Italian Football Federation on 7 March.
He was the starting midfielder in 4-3-3 formation in the promotion playoffs.

L'Aquila

On 21 August 2013 Corapi joined L'Aquila in 2-year contract.

Trapani

On 16 January 2020, he was released from his contract with Trapani by mutual consent.

Second return to Catanzaro

On 17 January 2020, he returned to Catanzaro once again and signed a 1.5-year contract.

Honours