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Productive against Atalanta Zappa registered six crosses (four accurate), three clearances, one tackle and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Zappa technically started as a center-back, but Cagliari changed their scheme a few times, and he wound up leading his team in two offensive categories, posting new season highs in chances created and crosses. He has recorded 10 deliveries (five accurate), six key passes, 10 clearances and five tackles (two won) in the last five rounds, adding one brace and one clean sheet.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in Verona tilt Zappa won one of one tackle and had two shots (one on goal), one clearance and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Zappa put together another well-rounded performance and picked up stats on both ends. He has had a brace and totaled five shots (three on target), four chances created, six crosses (one accurate) and nine clearances in the last five rounds, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bags twofer versus Milan Zappa scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Zappa hit the net for the first time in the campaign, first with a precise finish after recovering a ball deep into the opposing half, and then with a majestic volley from outside the box on a corner kick. He has played in a more offensive role in the last three matches, which paid dividends in this one. He has notched two key passes, seven crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (three won) and 12 clearances in the last five rounds.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Fiorentina match Zappa won one of two tackles and registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zappa turned in another decent display where he made his presence felt on both ends. He hasn't always been a starter but consistently got minutes throughout the season, appearing in all 38 matches (25 starts) and recording one goal, three assists, 77 crosses (20 accurate) and 54 tackles.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Sassuolo Zappa won one of one tackle and registered two shots (one on goal), three clearances and five crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Zappa was sound on both ends as his team came away with a shut-out victory. He attacked frequently but didn't have much touch in his deliveries. He has assisted once and added 11 crosses (three accurate), two chances created and eight tackles (four won) in the last five rounds (three starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Milan Zappa assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Zappa was one of the few bright spots for his side in the rough loss, as he collected his third assist of the season with a pinpoint cross that met Nahitan Nandez. He has started in the last two matches after failing to do so in four consecutive tilts. He has totaled three chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and eight tackles (three won) in such a stretch.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Two-way production in win Zappa assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Zappa assisted a goal for the second time and won his only tackle on top of making two interceptions and a clearance defensively. This was his first start following two substitute appearances and he appears likely to retain his spot in the starting XI following this performance.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Lazio Zappa had one shot (zero on goal), one block, two tackles (one won), and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Lazio.

Impact Zappa didn't put together a particularly eye-catching stat line but picked up stats across the board in both phases. He has assisted once and added three key passes, eight crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (six won), and 12 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in Torino game Zappa assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 1-2 loss to Torino.

Impact Zappa returned to his natural role and had a quality performance on both ends. He fed Nicolas Viola in the box before a pearler by his teammate, registering his first seasonal assist. He has started in five straight contests, logging five key passes, six crosses (three accurate), and 10 tackles (seven won).

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Juventus fixture Zappa registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), three interceptions, and two chances created in Saturday's 1-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Zappa made the XI after a month following his goal versus Genoa and did a little bit of everything in the defeat. He has gotten good minutes even when he wasn't in the XI. He has posted seven key passes, 12 crosses (five accurate), and 11 clearances in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bags winning goal against Genoa Zappa scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Zappa was the hero in Sunday's match, netting a goal in the 69th minute off of a Andrea Petagna assist to take the lead and score the eventual game-winning goal. This was the wingback's first goal of the season and first in the Serie A despite playing 70 matches in the league. However, he seems to have fallen out of favor in the starting XI, only being used as a substitute across the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Frosinone game Zappa registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-3 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Zappa didn't get the start but came in early for Nahitan Nandez and was a weapon down the flank. He'll be a regular if the teammate has to miss time, but he tends to play a lot even off the bench. He has recorded 13 crosses (four accurate), three tackles, and four chances created in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Atalanta Zappa won four of five tackles and generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Zappa began on the bench for the first time in the second but came in at halftime and had a quality showing on both ends. He has logged three chances created, eight crosses (two accurate), eight tackles, and 11 clearances in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Zappa cleared the COVID-19 practice and trained fully Thursday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa sat out just one game because of the viral infection. He will be back into the fold right away, as his teammates in the same situations did in the recent past. On the other hand, he is generally a backup when their other options on the flanks are available, as it is currently the case for Sunday's away game versus Empoli. He has logged six chances, 19 crosses, 25 clearances and 12 interceptions in 19 appearances (ten starts).

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed in COVID-19 protocol Zappa has tested positive for COVID-19, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa is asymptomatic and quarantining at home. He is poised to miss Sunday's away match against Atalanta. He generally does not start when Raoul Bellanova and one between Dalbert and Charalampos Lykogiannis are available, as it is the case this week.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable against Atalanta Zappa had two blocks, three interceptions and four clearances and won three duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Zappa filled in for Martin Caceres at right-back and held his own against a quality opponent, but he did not contribute much to the offense. He has registered 11 crosses, eight tackles, eight interceptions and 19 clearances in ten matches (six starts). Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Empoli Zappa had three clearances and one interception and was booked twice in 33 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Zappa had a forgettable stint off the bench as he was sent off late. He has started in just one out of four games thus far. He will Wednesday's home game versus Empoli, where Martin Caceres and Raoul Bellanova will be the primary choices at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Genoa Zappa took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate) and created two scoring chances in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Zappa came off the bench very well, providing a spark on the right flank. He almost scored, but a defender cleared the ball at the last minute on his tap-in. He finishes the season with four assists, 28 chances created and 69 crosses in 34 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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