Cristian Antonio Agnelli (born 23 September 1985) is a professional Italian footballer

Football in Italy

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 who plays as a midfielder

Midfielder

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 for Barletta.

Club career

Agnelli began his professional career with hometown club Foggia

U.S. Foggia

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, making his debut in May 2002. He signed for Lecce

U.S. Lecce

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 in January 2003 and spent loan spells at Verona

Hellas Verona F.C.

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, Catanzaro

F.C. Catanzaro

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, Juve Stabia

S.S. Juve Stabia

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, Salernitana

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 and Benevento

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.

Agnelli was released from his contract with Lecce in January 2010, six months early. He consequently returned to Foggia

U.S. Foggia

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 on 6 month contract.

On 7 August 2010, Agnelli signed a 1-year contract with Barletta.