Antonio Napolitano (footballer)
# Antonio Napolitano (footballer)

Antonio Napolitano (born 16 February 1999) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gimnasia La Plata.

## Club career

In 2005, Napolitano joined Gimnasia y Esgrima; aged six. He spent the next fifteen years progressing through El Lobo's academy, notably moving into the reserves in 2016. On 25 February 2020, Napolitano was selected on the first-team's bench by manager Diego Maradona for a Copa Argentina round of sixty-four tie with Sportivo Barracas; though went unused. On 21 January 2021, he signed his first professional contract; penning terms until 2023. Napolitano's senior debut soon arrived, as he replaced Johan Carbonero in stoppage time of a Copa de la Liga Profesional victory over Talleres on 19 February; aged twenty-two.

## International career

In March 2018, Napolitano received a training call-up from the Argentina U19s.

## Style of play

Napolitano started out as an attacking midfielder, before transitioning into an all-rounder in midfield. He played in every position except goalkeeper and winger at various points in his youth career.

## Personal life

Napolitano is the son of Christian Napolitano, who also had a stint in the academy of Gimnasia y Esgrima; as did his uncle, José Luis, and cousin, Lautaro.

## Career statistics

    As of 20 February 2021.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Gimnasia y Esgrima | 2019–20 | Primera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gimnasia y Esgrima | 2020–21 | Primera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gimnasia y Esgrima | 2021 | Primera División | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
