Alessandro Venezia
Alessandro Venezia (born 17 August 1989) is an Italian professional footballer who can play in various positions in the midfield. Currently playing for Miami Dade FC.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 17 August 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Piazza Armerina, Italy | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Miami Dade FC | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2005 | Igea Virtus | ||
2005–2008 | Gela Calcio | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2005 | Igea Virtus | 1 | (0) |
2005–2008 | Gela Calcio | 49 | (5) |
2008–2009 | FC Neapolis (loan) | 19 | (8) |
2009-2010 | S.S.C. Napoli | 3 | (1) |
2011–2012 | Valenzana | 25 | (4) |
2012–2013 | U Cluj | 21 | (3) |
2013–2014 | Alashkert FC | 16 | (7) |
2014–2015 | Melbourne Heart | 33 | (6) |
2015–2016 | Miami United FC | 22 | (9) |
2016–2020 | Miami FC | 89 | (33) |
National team | |||
2008 | Italy U18 | 6 | (2) |
2009 | Italy U19 | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 June 2020 |
Club career
Italy
Alessandro Venezia made his debut as a professional footballer at 16 years old with Igea Virtus in Serie C. The next season Venezia was purchased by Gela Calcio in Serie C.
FC Neapolis
In 2008 he was bought by ssc Napoli in serie A , but for the first Sixt months played on loan with FC Neapolis
Valenzana
At Valenzana Venezia came in 2011 and played 25 matches and scores 4 goals in Serie C. He was elected in the top 11 best players of the season .[1]
Romania
U Cluj
Through his performances in Italy he was offered a contract with the Romanian Liga I U Cluj, [2]
Armenia
Alashkert FC
Venezia after the season in Romania rejects three contract offers by U Cluj and two other teams in Serie A Atalanta and Parma. However, when the negotiation between Parma and Venezia was close to being finalized one of Armenia's richest clubs, Alashkert FC, made an offer. Venezia moved to Yerevan the Armenian capital to play in the Armenian Premier League, where he played attacking midfielder and he made just 5 appearances Before leave Armenian premier league and release the contract after just 2 months of his signature [3]
United States
Miami United
After the experience in Australia with Melbourne, Venezia became the signing of Miami United. In the same year the Miami United Fc signed another important player, the Brazilian striker Ex Fc internazionale and Brazil national Team Adriano Leite Ribeiro
Honours
Club
- Miami Dade FC, APSL Champion (Regular season) 2016
Individual
- Best Midfielder of the league in Primavera tournament in 2007/2008
- Top 11 of the Serie C with Valenzana calcio in 2011/2012
References
External links
- Alessandro Venezia at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)