Erik Panizzi (born 15 February 1994) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie D club Correggese.
Born in Guastalla, in the Province of Reggio Emilia, Panizzi started his career at Reggio Emilia for Reggiana. Panizzi made his debut during the 2011âÂÂ12 Lega Pro Prima Divisione season. Panizzi signed a 3-year contract in January 2013.
On 26 August 2013 Panizzi was sold to L.P. 2nd Division club SPAL in a co-ownership deal. On 9 January 2014 Nicolas Giani moved to SPAL, with Panizzi moved to L.P. Prime Division club Vicenza in a temporary deal. On 20 June 2014 Reggiana bought back Panizzi.
On 31 July 2014 Panizzi was sold to fellow Lega Pro club Pro Patria in a definitive deal. However, on 2 February Reggiana bought back Panizzi, who remained in Busto Arsizio for Pro Patria for the rest of the 2014âÂÂ15 Lega Pro season.
On 30 August 2019, he joined Siena on a one-year contract.
On 14 August 2020 he moved to Mantova. He contributed to Mantova's promotion to Serie B for the 2024âÂÂ25 season and made his second-tier debut for the club in August 2024.
On 25 August 2025, Panizzi's contract with Mantova was terminated by mutual consent.
Panizzi was a member of Italy Lega Pro representative teams for the 2012âÂÂ13 Under 20 Regional Competition (appearing twice against Slovenia) and in the 2013âÂÂ15 International Challenge Trophy (against Ukraine). Panizzi also played in the representative team's match against Oman in February 2013.