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'''Lewis Italiano''' (born 10 December 1990) is an Australian professional [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]]. |
'''Lewis Italiano''' (born 10 December 1990) is an Australian professional [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]]. |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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Italiano played his junior football at Stirling Lions and later Balcatta. He moved to [[Inglewood United FC|Inglewood United]] and, aged 18, gained his league debut in May 2008 against Floreat Athena. Despite an impressive start with the club, first team opportunities were scarce across three seasons with Inglewood. |
Italiano played his junior football at [[Stirling Macedonia FC|Stirling Lions]] and later Balcatta. He moved to [[Inglewood United FC|Inglewood United]] and, aged 18, gained his league debut in May 2008 against Floreat Athena. Despite an impressive start with the club, first team opportunities were scarce across three seasons with Inglewood. |
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Italiano returned to Balcatta in 2011 and quickly became the clubs' first choice goalkeeper. In 22 league appearances he tallied up eight clean sheets to play a key role in Balcatta lifting their first Premier League title. |
Italiano returned to Balcatta in 2011 and quickly became the clubs' first choice goalkeeper. In 22 league appearances he tallied up eight clean sheets to play a key role in Balcatta lifting their first Premier League title. |
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In May 2016, Italiano joined [[ECU Joondalup SC|ECU Joondalup]] on loan for the remainder of the [[National Premier Leagues Western Australia|NPL WA]] season to get more game-time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.communitynews.com.au/joondalup-times/sport/npl-wa-wellington-phoenix-keeper-lewis-italiano-joins-ecu-joondalup/|title=NPL WA: Wellington Phoenix keeper Lewis Italiano joins ECU Joondalup|newspaper=[[Community Newspaper Group|Joondalup Times]]|date=3 May 2016}}</ref> In September 2016, after ECU Joondalup lost to [[Inglewood United FC|Inglewood United]] in the preliminary final, Italiano returned to Wellington Phoenix after playing 17 games with ECU Joondalup and keeping 10 clean-sheets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/italiano-heading-back-to-phoenix-after-impressive-loan-spell/gez6zmyphram1km3lz714oiup|title=Italiano heading back to Phoenix after impressive loan spell|publisher=[[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]]|date=8 September 2016}}</ref> |
In May 2016, Italiano joined [[ECU Joondalup SC|ECU Joondalup]] on loan for the remainder of the [[National Premier Leagues Western Australia|NPL WA]] season to get more game-time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.communitynews.com.au/joondalup-times/sport/npl-wa-wellington-phoenix-keeper-lewis-italiano-joins-ecu-joondalup/|title=NPL WA: Wellington Phoenix keeper Lewis Italiano joins ECU Joondalup|newspaper=[[Community Newspaper Group|Joondalup Times]]|date=3 May 2016}}</ref> In September 2016, after ECU Joondalup lost to [[Inglewood United FC|Inglewood United]] in the preliminary final, Italiano returned to Wellington Phoenix after playing 17 games with ECU Joondalup and keeping 10 clean-sheets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/italiano-heading-back-to-phoenix-after-impressive-loan-spell/gez6zmyphram1km3lz714oiup|title=Italiano heading back to Phoenix after impressive loan spell|publisher=[[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]]|date=8 September 2016}}</ref> |
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In March and April 2017, Italiano played back to back matches for the Phoenix for the first time, in a 5-0 win over [[Newcastle Jets FC]] and a 3-0 win over [[Melbourne Victory FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/91132935/ernie-merrick-magic-in-phoenix-goal-rush-as-aleague-team-reverts-to-early-season-blueprint|title=Ernie Merrick magic in Phoenix goal rush as A-League team reverts to early season blueprint|website=Stuff|access-date=2017-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ultimatealeague.com/player_detail.php?player_id=660|title=Lewis Italiano (Wellington Phoenix) :: Ultimate A-League|website=ultimatealeague.com|access-date=2017-04-04}}</ref> |
In March and April 2017, Italiano played back to back matches for the Phoenix for the first time, in a 5-0 win over [[Newcastle Jets FC]] and a 3-0 win over [[Melbourne Victory FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/91132935/ernie-merrick-magic-in-phoenix-goal-rush-as-aleague-team-reverts-to-early-season-blueprint|title=Ernie Merrick magic in Phoenix goal rush as A-League team reverts to early season blueprint|website=Stuff|date=2 April 2017 |access-date=2017-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ultimatealeague.com/player_detail.php?player_id=660|title=Lewis Italiano (Wellington Phoenix) :: Ultimate A-League|website=ultimatealeague.com|access-date=2017-04-04}}</ref> |
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Italiano left the Phoenix in May 2017, joining [[National Premier Leagues Victoria]] side [[FC Bulleen Lions|Bulleen Lions]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cornerflag.com.au/bulleen-land-phoenix-keeper-italiano/|title=Bulleen land Phoenix keeper Italiano|publisher=TheCornerFlag.com.au|date=17 May 2017|accessdate=18 May 2017}}</ref> He returned to the Phoenix one month later on a new one-season contract after strong performances for Bulleen and the appointment of new Wellington coach [[Darije Kalezić]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/phoenix-name-their-no1-464773|publisher=[[FourFourTwo]]|date=10 June 2017|accessdate=10 June 2017|title=Phoenix name their No. 1}}</ref> |
Italiano left the Phoenix in May 2017, joining [[National Premier Leagues Victoria]] side [[FC Bulleen Lions|Bulleen Lions]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cornerflag.com.au/bulleen-land-phoenix-keeper-italiano/|title=Bulleen land Phoenix keeper Italiano|publisher=TheCornerFlag.com.au|date=17 May 2017|accessdate=18 May 2017}}</ref> He returned to the Phoenix one month later on a new one-season contract after strong performances for Bulleen and the appointment of new Wellington coach [[Darije Kalezić]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/phoenix-name-their-no1-464773|publisher=[[FourFourTwo]]|date=10 June 2017|accessdate=10 June 2017|title=Phoenix name their No. 1}}</ref> |
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After completing a trial period Italiano was signed by [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]] where he joined former Wellington teammate [[Glen Moss]]. Italiano made five appearances in his first season for Newcastle while Moss was injured. He then established himself as the Jets first choice goalkeeper after Moss suffered a long term injury the following season. |
After completing a trial period Italiano was signed by [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]] where he joined former Wellington teammate [[Glen Moss]]. Italiano made five appearances in his first season for Newcastle while Moss was injured. He then established himself as the Jets first choice goalkeeper after Moss suffered a long term injury the following season. |
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On 31 August 2022, Italiano signed for [[Oakleigh Cannons FC|Oakleigh Cannons]] for their [[2022 Australia Cup]] game later that day under an emergency dispensation following injuries to other goalkeepers at the club. He started in a 2–1 upset victory for the Cannons.<ref>{{cite news|first=Joey|last=Lynch|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-minnow-oakleigh-cannons-stun-sydney-fc-in-australia-cup-20220831-p5bef0.html|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=1 September 2022|date=31 August 2022|title=Melbourne minnow Oakleigh Cannons stun Sydney FC in Australia Cup}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:A-League Men players]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand Football Championship players]] |
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[[Category:Australian expatriate soccer players]] |
[[Category:Australian expatriate men's soccer players]] |
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[[Category:Australian expatriate sportspeople in New Zealand]] |
[[Category:Australian expatriate sportspeople in New Zealand]] |
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[[Category:Expatriate association footballers in New Zealand]] |
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[[Category:Australian people of Italian descent]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 14 November 2024
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Lewis Italiano | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oakleigh Cannons | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Stirling Lions | |||
| 2006–2007 | Balcatta | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Inglewood United | 3 | (0) |
| 2011 | Balcatta | 22 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Perth Glory | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Balcatta | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | Oakleigh Cannons | 18 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Perth Glory | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | Oakleigh Cannons | 12 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | Wellington Phoenix | 6 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 21 | (0) |
| 2016 | → ECU Joondalup (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2017 | Bulleen Lions | 7 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Wellington Phoenix | 13 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 2 | (0) |
| 2018 | Stirling Lions | 6 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Newcastle Jets | 30 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Balcatta (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2021 | Balcatta | 7 | (0) |
| 2022– | Oakleigh Cannons | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 September 2022 | |||
Lewis Italiano (born 10 December 1990) is an Australian professional goalkeeper.
Club career
[edit]Italiano played his junior football at Stirling Lions and later Balcatta. He moved to Inglewood United and, aged 18, gained his league debut in May 2008 against Floreat Athena. Despite an impressive start with the club, first team opportunities were scarce across three seasons with Inglewood.
Italiano returned to Balcatta in 2011 and quickly became the clubs' first choice goalkeeper. In 22 league appearances he tallied up eight clean sheets to play a key role in Balcatta lifting their first Premier League title.
A summer deal with A-League club Perth Glory followed, however, Italiano's involvement throughout the 2011–12 campaign was restricted to watching from the bench. That was offset by regular appearances for the clubs' youth team which finished the home and away series in second place.
After a short spell with Balcatta, Italiano headed east where he played an important role in Oakleigh Cannons finishing the Victorian Premier League in second spot. By October he was back with Glory having agreed a season-long deal as an injury replacement for Neil Young.
Released by Perth without making a first team appearance, Italiano re-joined Oakleigh where he caught the eye of the then new Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick. He signed with Wellington in June 2013 and was handed the number 20 shirt for the coming A-League season.[1]
On 23 July 2014, Italiano played part of the second half of his club's friendly with London side West Ham United F.C. at Eden Park, making a notable save late on in an eventual 2–1 win for Wellington.[2]
Italiano made his A-League debut on 26 April 2015, playing the full match for Wellington Phoenix in a 2–1 loss against Sydney FC, instead of the injured Glen Moss.[3][4]
In May 2016, Italiano joined ECU Joondalup on loan for the remainder of the NPL WA season to get more game-time.[5] In September 2016, after ECU Joondalup lost to Inglewood United in the preliminary final, Italiano returned to Wellington Phoenix after playing 17 games with ECU Joondalup and keeping 10 clean-sheets.[6]
In March and April 2017, Italiano played back to back matches for the Phoenix for the first time, in a 5-0 win over Newcastle Jets FC and a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory FC.[7][8]
Italiano left the Phoenix in May 2017, joining National Premier Leagues Victoria side Bulleen Lions.[9] He returned to the Phoenix one month later on a new one-season contract after strong performances for Bulleen and the appointment of new Wellington coach Darije Kalezić.[10]
After his contracted ended at the Wellington Phoenix, Italiano returned to his youth club Stirling Lions for the rest of their season.[11]
After completing a trial period Italiano was signed by Newcastle Jets where he joined former Wellington teammate Glen Moss. Italiano made five appearances in his first season for Newcastle while Moss was injured. He then established himself as the Jets first choice goalkeeper after Moss suffered a long term injury the following season.
On 31 August 2022, Italiano signed for Oakleigh Cannons for their 2022 Australia Cup game later that day under an emergency dispensation following injuries to other goalkeepers at the club. He started in a 2–1 upset victory for the Cannons.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Worthington, Sam (18 June 2013). "Merrick Makes First Signing As Phoenix Coach". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Shock West Ham In New Zealand Friendly". The Guardian. 24 July 2014.
- ^ Bidwell, Hamish (29 April 2015). "Phoenix keeper Glen Moss confident of playing A-League elimination final against Melbourne City". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Lewis Italiano (Wellington Phoenix) :: Ultimate A-League". ultimatealeague.com. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "NPL WA: Wellington Phoenix keeper Lewis Italiano joins ECU Joondalup". Joondalup Times. 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Italiano heading back to Phoenix after impressive loan spell". Wellington Phoenix. 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Ernie Merrick magic in Phoenix goal rush as A-League team reverts to early season blueprint". Stuff. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Lewis Italiano (Wellington Phoenix) :: Ultimate A-League". ultimatealeague.com. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Bulleen land Phoenix keeper Italiano". TheCornerFlag.com.au. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Phoenix name their No. 1". FourFourTwo. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
- ^ Inferrera, Breanna (18 July 2018). "Stirling: Keeper Lewis Italiano rejoins Lions, the club where it all began". Stirling Times.
- ^ Lynch, Joey (31 August 2022). "Melbourne minnow Oakleigh Cannons stun Sydney FC in Australia Cup". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
External links
[edit]- Lewis Italiano at Soccerway
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Australian men's soccer players
- Perth Glory FC players
- Oakleigh Cannons FC players
- Wellington Phoenix FC players
- FC Bulleen Lions players
- Newcastle Jets FC players
- A-League Men players
- New Zealand Football Championship players
- Australian expatriate men's soccer players
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in New Zealand
- Expatriate men's association footballers in New Zealand
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Australian people of Italian descent
- Sportspeople of Italian descent
- Inglewood United FC players
- Soccer players from Perth, Western Australia
- 21st-century Australian sportsmen