Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli (born September 18, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender or midfielder for Brisbane Roar.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli | ||
| Date of birth | September 18, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Toms River, New Jersey | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brisbane Roar FC | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | 44 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Sporting CP | ||
| 2023– | Brisbane Roar FC | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | United States U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and amateur career edit
Scarpelli is a native of Brick Township, New Jersey.[1] She started playing soccer at the age of four and played prep soccer at Brick Memorial High School in her hometown.[2]
Scarpelli played college soccer at Pennsylvania State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[3]
Club career edit
Style of play edit
Scarpelli has been described as "brings versatility... having grown up playing central midfield and left midfield before eventually falling into a strong centre-back role".[5]
Personal life edit
Scarpelli is the daughter of American soccer player Craig Scarpelli.[6] She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her football idol.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli - The Best N.J. High School Soccer Player You've Never Heard Of". patch.com.
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli returns to up-and-coming Brick Memorial". nj.com.
- ^ "Women's College Soccer. FGCU Has Some Big Shoes To Fill But A Solid Core Returns". College Soccer News.
- ^ "Scarpelli Living Soccer Dream After Signing Pro Contract". patch.com.
- ^ "McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings". Impetus Football.
- ^ "Scarpelli walking in her dad's World Cup footsteps 42 years later". keepup.com.au.
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli: "Estou muito entusiasmada"". record.pt.