Sergio Cortelezzi
Sergio Cortelezzi (born 9 September 1994, in Florida) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Yverdon-Sport FC in the Swiss Promotion League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sergio Martín Cortelezzi Ferreyra | ||
Date of birth | 9 September 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Florida, Uruguay | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Yverdon-Sport | ||
Number | 23 | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2012 | Nacional | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013 | Lecce | 0 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Clodiense | 10 | (4) |
2014–2015 | Lugano | 30 | (10) |
2015–2016 | Chiasso | 35 | (6) |
2016–2017 | Le Mont | 28 | (3) |
2017–2019 | Wil | 71 | (19) |
2019–2020 | Bellinzona | 16 | (11) |
2020– | Yverdon-Sport | 7 | (8) |
Total | 197 | (61) | |
National team | |||
2009 | Uruguay U15 | 5 | (3) |
2011 | Uruguay U17 | 8 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:44, 1 October 2020 (UTC) |
Career
Born in Florida, Uruguay, Cortelezzi came from the youth system of Nacional. He played in all categories and was top scorer in each of them. On 21 January 2011, he made his debut with the first team, on a summer friendly match against local rivals Peñarol, entering and scoring a goal. It was a dream debut for him.[1] However, he never played an official match with the first team.
In early 2013, after finishing his contract with Nacional, he emigrated to Italy to play for U.S. Lecce.[2]
In December 2013, after not having chances with the first team, he was sent to Serie D side Clodiense S.S.D..[3] He played ten matches and scored four goals.
In August 2014, he was transferred to Swiss Challenge League side FC Lugano.
On 25 June 2015, he signed a new deal with FC Chiasso.[4]
In August 2016, he stayed in Switzerland and signed a new deal with Le Mont LS
References
- "COPA BICENTENARIO: PEÑAROL 2- NACIONAL 1" (in Spanish). futbol.com.uy. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- "Sergio Cortelezzi al fútbol europeo" (in Spanish). futbolflorida.com. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- "SERGIO CORTELEZZI E DELLA CLODIENSE" (in Italian). calcioachioggia.blogspot.com/. 10 December 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- "Doppio colpo Rossoblù: ecco Cortelezzi e Melazzi!" (in Italian). fcchiasso.ch. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.