Stefan Valentini
Stefan Valentini (born 15 July 1996) is an Australian footballer who plays as a striker for Avondale FC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria, Australia. Previously he played for Eintracht Braunschweig II, in the Regionalliga Nord. Born in Perth, Stefan holds a dual citizenship due to his Italian heritage.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stefan Valentini | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 15 July 1996||
Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Striker, winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Avondale FC | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
Stirling Panthers | |||
2014 | Balcatta FC | ||
2015 | South Melbourne | ||
2015 | Perth Glory | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014 | Balcatta FC | 1 | (0) |
2015 | Perth Glory NPL | 12 | (5) |
2015 | Perth Glory | 0 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Eintracht Braunschweig II | 34 | (6) |
2017–2018 | TuS Erndtebruck | 25 | (5) |
2017–2018 | TuS Erndtebruck II | 2 | (3) |
2019– | Avondale FC | 26 | (6) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 September 2019 |
Youth career
Stefan was named National Premier Leagues Western Australia Under 20 Player of the Year (2014) after playing only 12 games of the season and netting 12 goals.[2]
Senior career
On 11 August 2015, he made his professional senior debut for Perth Glory in the 2015 FFA Cup against Newcastle Jets, coming off the bench and winning a penalty to give Glory a 2–1 lead.[3]. Stefan was an unused substitute in the 0–2 loss to Melbourne Victory in the 2015 FFA Cup Final.
Stefan won the Dylan Tombides Young Player of the Year award at the conclusion of the 2015 NPL season, after playing only 14 matches[4].
In January 2016, he joined the reserve side of Eintracht Braunschweig in the Regionalliga Nord.[5] On 19 July 2017, he joined TuS Erndtebruck in the Regionalliga West on a free transfer.
In January 2019, Valentini joined National Premier Leagues Victoria side Avondale FC, scoring on his second start for the club.
References
- "Stefan Valentini". Perth Glory. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- http://www.cornerflag.com.au/south-youngster-valentini-makes-grade-nyl/
- http://www.theffacup.com.au/matchcentre/Newcastle-Jets-v-Perth-Glory/812680
- http://www.perthglory.com.au/article/perth-glory-youngsters-rewarded-for-outstanding-npl-season/1sqrcghhdnbzl1xdasan0qv0nh
- "Stefan Valentini für die U23 verpflichtet" (in German). eintracht.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.