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Clayton BaptistellaItalian and Brazilian footballer, futsal player
Date of Birth: 07.12.1983
Country:  Italy |
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Clayton Baptistella
Early Career and Move to ItalyClayton Baptistella, a Brazilian-Italian futsal player, began his career in Brazil. In 2003, he made the pivotal decision to join the Italian club Perugia.
Club Success in Italy
With Perugia, Baptistella achieved notable success. In 2005, he played a crucial role in the club's victory in both the Italian Futsal Championship and the Italian Futsal Supercup. He went on to represent Napoli and Arzignano Grifo, winning the Italian Futsal Cup with the latter.
European Triumph
In the 2009/10 season, Baptistella joined Luparense, where he made a significant impact in the UEFA Futsal Cup Final Four, scoring two goals. Following that season, he moved to Montesilvano, with whom he triumphantly won the UEFA Futsal Cup.
National Team Honors
After acquiring Italian citizenship, Baptistella was selected to represent the Italian national team. He was a key member of the squad that won the bronze medal at the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup. He also participated in the 2010 UEFA Futsal Championship, where he emerged as the team's second-highest goalscorer with four goals.
Achievements
- Bronze Medal, 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup- Champion, 2004/05 Italian Futsal Championship
- Winner, 2010/11 UEFA Futsal Cup
- Winner, 2009 Italian Futsal Cup
- Winner, 2005 Italian Futsal Supercup
