David Abruzzese Explained

David Abruzzese
Fullname:David John Abruzzese
Birth Date:8 October 1969
Birth Place:Aberdare, Wales
Position:Full-back
Years1:1986–1988
Years2:1988
Years3:1988–1989
Years4:1989–1990
Clubs5:ENTO Aberaman
Caps1:25
Caps2:0
Caps4:23
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals4:0
Manageryears1:2004–2005
Managerclubs1:ENTO Aberaman

David John Abruzzese (pronounced as /it/; born 8 October 1969) is a Welsh former professional footballer. He represented Wales at youth level.

Abruzzese, a full-back, joined Newport County in 1986, playing 25 times in Newport's final two seasons in the Football League.[1] In 1988, after County's second successive relegation and the club in financial ruin, he joined Torquay United, but left to join Merthyr Tydfil without making the Torquay first team.

He subsequently moved to Barry Town and in the 2001–02 and 2004–05 seasons was playing for ENTO Aberaman.[2] He was appointed as manager in June 2004 but left the role in 2005. He later played for Penrhiwceiber Rangers and Osborne Athletic.[3]

Personal life

Abruzzese has a son named Rhys who is also a footballer and was part of the academy at Cardiff City.[4] His other son, Dewi, currently plays for Cambrian & Clydach Vale.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Abruzzese . Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database . Neil Brown . 7 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Ely Rangers 2-2 ENTO Aberaman. 3 December 2008. 4 August 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20090805173803/http://geocities.com/aberamanafc/ElyRangersaway.html. 5 August 2009.
  3. Web site: Where are they now? . Aberdare Valley Football League . 23 October 2011. 19 March 2019.
  4. News: Newport County waiting on Swansea City for Josh Sheehan decision . South Wales Argus . Penman . Andrew . 30 December 2016 . 19 March 2019.