Davide Zappacosta (born 11 June 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a full-back for club Atalanta. Club career Early career Born in Sora, Lazio, Zappacosta joined hometown's Sora's youth setup in 1998, aged six, as a forward. In 2006–07 season, he was a player of Sora's under-15 team in Lazio Region Giovanissimi League. In 2008, he moved to neighbouring Isola Liri, appearing in Campionato Nazionale Dante Berretti under-20's, and made his senior debut for the side in the 2009–10 campaign; obtaining a total of 14 caps and a goal in the league. Atalanta In January 2011 Zappacosta joined Atalanta in a co-ownership deal for €60,000 transfer fee. He played for the Primavera for six months. He appeared during the pre-season with the main squad. Avellino On 31 August 2011, at age 19, he was signed by Avellino initially in temporary deal. The loan was turned into a co-ownership deal for €40,000 fee in 2012, after Atalanta bought him outright from Isola Liri for an undisclosed fee. He played 3 seasons for Avellino, which the first two seasons in Lega Pro Prima Divisione, winning the championship of the Group B of the third-tier in the 2012–13 season as well as crowded as the grand champions after winning Trapani of the Group A. After promotion to Serie B he decided to tattoo the date "05.05.2013". The following year he scored a debut goal in Serie B in the match won 2–1 against Novara, standing out as one of the best full backs in the league. Return to Atalanta On 4 June 2014 Zappacosta returned to Atalanta for €900,000 fee, signing a four-year deal. He made his official debut with Atalanta on 23 August 2014 against Pisa in a 2–0 win in the third qualifying round of the Coppa Italia. On 31 August 2014 Zappacosta made his debut in Serie A, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Hellas Verona. On 6 January 2015 he scored his first Serie A goal in the 37th minute of a 2–2 draw to Genoa. On 11 January, one week later, he scored his second goal in the 72nd minute of a 1–1 home draw against Chievo Verona. On 8 February, Zappacosta scored his third goal of the season in the 9th minute of a 3–2 away defeat against Fiorentina. He finished the 2014–15 season to Atalanta with 30 appearances, three goals and one