Francesco Monterosso Explained

Francesco Monterosso
Fullname:Francesco Battiste Monterosso
Birth Date:20 April 1991
Birth Place:Adelaide, Australia
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:2006–2008
Youthclubs1:SASI
Youthyears2:2008–2009
Youthclubs2:Adelaide United
Years1:2007–2008
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2011
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2009
Clubs3:MetroStars (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:4
Years4:2011–2012
Caps4:30
Goals4:6
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:Australia U-20
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:24 September 2012
Nationalteam-Update:17:30, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

Francesco Monterosso (born 20 April 1991 in Adelaide) is an Australian former professional soccer player.

Club career

On 3 June 2009 he was signed to a two-year deal by Adelaide United after scoring 13 goals in 19 appearances for their inaugural National Youth League squad.[1]

On 16 August 2009 he made his senior debut for Adelaide, coming off the bench in the 84th minute against Sydney FC.

He has signed with MetroStars for the 2011 South Australian Super league.[2] Monterosso capped off an impressive return to his former club with a brace of goals against the Modbury Jets in the Carlsberg Cup.

A-League career statistics

(Correct as of 19 March 2011)

ClubSeasonLeagueFinalsContinentalInternationalTotal
Apps Goals AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Adelaide United2009–105000100060
2010–112000000020
Total7000100080

Honours

Personal honours:

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=aleague_newsdisplay&id=27635 Reds sign local talent with focus on the future
  2. http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28757 Reds fail again in Harbour City