[1] Carapellese started his career in the 1942–43 season with Spezia in Serie B where he played 19 games and scored 3 goals.

After a stint with Como, he debuted in Serie A with Milan, in which he remained until 1949 and gained a place in the national team.

In 1952 he moved to Torino's cross-city rivals Juventus, playing for the Bianconeri for only a season, after which he went to Genoa.

He participated at the 1950 FIFA World Cup as Italy's captain, scoring two goals in his nation's matches with Sweden and Paraguay.

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