Giuseppe Bellusci

Giuseppe Bellusci

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Leeds United

2014–15 season

On 12 August 2014, Bellusci signed a one-year loan deal with the option of a permanent deal with English club Leeds United. His debut was delayed due to the Italian bank holiday Ferragosto on 15 August, leading to international clearance not arriving in time for the following day's fixture against Middlesbrough. On 21 August 2014, Bellusci signed a permanent deal with Leeds United until June 2018, for a fee of around £1.6 million. On 23 August, Bellusci made his Leeds debut against Watford in a 4–1 defeat at Vicarage Road, with Bellusci giving away a penalty and earning a straight red card. Bellusci made his home debut at Elland Road, on his return from suspension on 30 August, against Bolton Wanderers. He scored his first goal in England on 16 September 2014 with a free-kick against Bournemouth in a 3–1 win. On 4 October, Bellusci equalised with a left-footed volley in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday. On 22 December, Bellusci was charged by The FA on an allegation of using racist language towards Norwich City striker Cameron Jerome during the teams' 1–1 draw on 21 October; Bellusci and Leeds United denied the allegations. On 7 February 2015, at an FA hearing, Bellusci was found 'not guilty', as he had threatened Jerome in Italian to give him a black eye, with the word nero being misheard. On 20 January, Bellusci was given a straight red card when he gave away a penalty against Bournemouth, however pictures showed the…

International career

On 25 March 2009, he made his debut with the Italy U21 team in a friendly match against Austria. Bellusci played with future Italy internationals such as Mario Balotelli and Andrea Ranocchia during his time with the under-21 team.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 22 August 2021

Club
Leeds United F.C. (2014–)
Club
Catania FC (2009–2014)
Club
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC (2006–2009)
Club
Italy national under-21 football team (2009–2010)
Club
Palermo F.C.
Club
Empoli FC

Legacy

Honours

Monza

Serie C Group A: 2019–20

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Italian footballer

Position

defender

Extract from Wikipedia

Giuseppe Bellusci is an Italian professional football player who plays as a centre-back for Serie D club Recanatese.

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