Carnesecchi and Zappacosta win the 2026 "Bravo Papà" Award
The handover event at the New Balance Arena
An evening celebrating family values abd sport marked the 2026 "Bravo Papà" award ceremony, the longstanding recognition promoted by the Atalanta Club Valgandino. Held on April 30 at the New Balance Arena, the event saw goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi and wingback Davide Zappacosta honoured.
Established in 1994, the award is presented each year to all Atalanta players who have experienced the joy of fatherhood.
A strong delegation fan from the Club Valgandino was in attendance, with families and children joining President Ezio Conti and deputy Giambattista Gherardi for the occasion. The group was welcomed by Corporate General Director Andrea Fabris, with Marino Lazzarini, President of the Centro Coordinamento Club Amici dell’Atalanta, also taking part in the award ceremony.
What followed was a true celebration: from the stadium tour to meet-and-greets with the players, as well as photos and autograph sessions.
A special evening on Thursday, April 30 for Marco Carnesecchi and Davide Zappacosta, who received the ‘Bravo Papà’ Award from the Atalanta Club Valgandino at the New Balance Arena.