Joaquín Panichelli Explained

Joaquín Panichelli (born 7 October 2002) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club CD Mirandés, on loan from Deportivo Alavés.

Career

Born in Córdoba, Panichelli began his career with local side Racing de Córdoba, and subsequently represented Belgrano and Atalaya de Córdoba also in his hometown.^[1] In February 2020, after a failed trial at Boca Juniors, he signed for River Plate.^[2]

On 13 January 2023, Panichelli moved abroad and signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Spanish Segunda División side Deportivo Alavés, being initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda Federación.^[3] He made his first team – and professional – debut on 5 May, coming on as a late substitute for Miguel de la Fuente in a 1–1 home draw against Granada CF.^[4]

After nursing a knee injury,^[5] Panichelli made his La Liga debut on 3 February 2024, replacing Samu Omorodion late into a 3–1 home loss to FC Barcelona. On 19 August, he was loaned to CD Mirandés in the second division for the season.^[6]

Personal life

Panichelli's father Germán was also a footballer and a forward.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: La historia de Joaquín Panichelli, la joya de la Reserva de River que se probó en Boca y es hijo de un escritor. The story of Joaquín Panichelli, the pearl of River's reserves who had a trial at Boca and is the son of a writer. TyC Sports. es. 25 February 2022. 5 May 2023.
2. Web site: Panichelli: "Me gusta el desafío de jugar de 9". Panichelli: "I like the challenge of playing as a 9". CA River Plate. es. 6 September 2021. 5 May 2023.
3. Web site: El Deportivo Alavés firma al argentino Joaquín Panichelli hasta 2026. Deportivo Alavés sign Argentine Joaquín Panichelli until 2026. Deportivo Alavés. es. 13 January 2023. 5 May 2023.
4. Web site: Otra oportunidad derrochada. Another opportunity wasted. El Correo. es. 5 May 2023. 5 May 2023.
5. Web site: Panichelli estará varios meses de baja por una rotura de ligamento cruzado. Panichelli will be several months out due to a anterior cruciate ligament rupture. El Correo. es. 14 July 2023. 19 August 2024.
6. Web site: Panichelli jugará cedido en el CD Mirandés. Panichelli will play on loan at CD Mirandés. Deportivo Alavés. es. 19 August 2024. 19 August 2024.
7. Web site: De Atalaya a River: el debut de Panichelli en reserva y las prácticas con Gallardo. From Atalaya to River: the debut of Panichelli in the reserves and the trainings with Gallardo. La Voz del Interior. es. 27 May 2021. 5 May 2023.