Born in Etruria, Córdoba of Italian descent,[2] Bizzarri began his career with Racing Club de Avellaneda in the Argentine Primera División, where his good performances drew attention from La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid, which signed him in 1999.

Unsettled and blocked by the emergence of 18-year-old Iker Casillas, he battled for second-choice status with Bodo Illgner, being a used player in the club's victorious campaign in the UEFA Champions League.

[9] In June 2007, Bizzarri signed a two-year deal with Italy's Calcio Catania,[10] a contract that would be renewed at the end of the season for an equal period.

Following this announcement, manager Zenga opted to drop him to the bench so young Tomáš Košický could gain some experience.

[16] In his first two years, he backed up another South American, Uruguayan Fernando Muslera,[17][18] as the Rome team ranked 12th in the first (he added four appearances in the UEFA Europa League, winning two, losing two and conceding seven goals).