Born in Guastalla, the Province of Reggio-Emilia, Emilia region, Scappi started his career at Reggio for Reggiana.
On 27 July 2010 he was signed by Serie A defending champion of 2010, Lombardy club Inter in temporary deal for €30,000[1] with option to purchase half of the registration rights.
[6][7] On 10 July 2013 Scappi was signed by another Serie A club Chievo with Valerio Anastasi moved to opposite direction.
Scappi also returned to Reggio on the same day along with Matteo Solini from Chievo in temporary deals.
Scappi played in the fifth and sixth tier (Eccellenza and Promozione) for the next 4 seasons.