Giancarlo Gallifuoco Explained

Giancarlo Gallifuoco
Fullname:Giancarlo Gallifuoco
Birth Date:12 January 1994
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Height:1.87 m
Currentclub:Kuala Lumpur City
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Sutherland Sharks
Youthyears2:2009
Youthclubs2:NSWIS
Youthyears3:2009–2011
Youthclubs3:AIS
Youthyears4:2012–2014
Youthclubs4:Tottenham Hotspur
Youthyears5:2014–2015
Youthclubs5:Swansea City
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Melbourne Victory
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Torquay United
Caps2:35
Goals2:3
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Dover Athletic
Caps3:45
Goals3:5
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Rieti
Caps4:15
Goals4:1
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Central Coast Mariners
Caps6:10
Goals6:1
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Melbourne Victory
Caps7:4
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–
Clubs8:Kuala Lumpur City
Caps8:62
Goals8:3
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2012
Nationalteam2:Australia U20
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2015
Nationalteam3:Australia U23
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:13 November 2023
Nationalteam-Update:17 January 2016

Giancarlo Gallifuoco (born 12 January 1994) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City

Born in Sydney, Gallifuoco played under 23's football for Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City before making his professional debut for Melbourne Victory in 2015. In 2016, he returned to England to play for Torquay United. In July 2017, Gallifuoco signed for Dover Athletic. In the Summer of 2018, Gallifuoco joined Serie C side FC Rieti where he remained until December 2018.

Club career

Tottenham Hotspur

Gallifuoco signed a -year deal with Tottenham Hotspur in February 2012.[1] In his first season with the club he became a regular in the Tottenham under-21 side, alongside fellow Australian Massimo Luongo.[2] He also experienced first-team football in a friendly win over Enfield Town in August 2013.[3]

Swansea City

In August 2014, Gallifuoco signed a one-year deal with Swansea City.[4] He played predominately with the under-21 side, including victory in the 2014–15 Professional U21 Development League 2. Gallifuoco was released by Swansea at the end of the 2014–15 season.[5]

Melbourne Victory

Gallifuoco next returned to Australia, joining A-League side Melbourne Victory in September 2015.[6] He made his senior competitive debut one month later, in a win over Hume City in the semifinals of the 2015 FFA Cup.[7] He left the Victory at the end of the season seeking more game time, after only limited first-team opportunities (six appearances across all competitions).[8]

Torquay United

Gallifuoco then returned to England, signing with National League side Torquay United in August 2016, Gallifuoco played a pivotal role in their survival in the league with 35 starts and 3 goals.[9]

Dover Athletic

In July 2017 Gallifuoco moved to rival National League side Dover Athletic on a one-season deal.[10] He made his debut in a 1–0 away victory to Hartlepool United on 5 August 2017.[11] He scored his first goal in a 2–0 away victory over Aldershot Town meeting a near-post cross from Nortei Nortey following a short-corner, diverting his header into the far-bottom corner.[12]

FC Rieti

Gallifuoco joined Serie C outfit F.C. Rieti at the start of the 2018–2019 season, before departing on 23 December 2018 citing personal reasons.[13]

Western Sydney Wanderers

In March 2019, Gallifuoco returned to Australia, signing with A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers as an injury replacement player.[14] He made his debut for the Wanderers as a late substitute in their 4–1 win over Brisbane Roar FC on 8 March 2019. He was released by the club in May 2019.[15]

Central Coast Mariners

In May 2019, Gallifuoco was signed by Central Coast Mariners.[16] He was released on the deadline day of the January transfer window.[17]

Return to Melbourne Victory

On 2 February 2020, Gallifuoco rejoined Melbourne Victory for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.[18]

Kuala Lumpur City

Gallifuoco joined Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City in February 2021. He was part of the team that won the 2021 Malaysia Cup.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Melbourne Victory2015–16A-League30102[20] 060
Torquay United2016–17National League353201[21] 0383
Dover Athletic2017–18National League455203[22] 0505
Rieti2018–19Serie C151002[23] 0171
Western Sydney Wanderers2018–19A-League70000070
Central Coast Mariners2019–20A-League1011000111
Melbourne Victory2019–20A-League40002[24] 060
Kuala Lumpur City2021Malaysia Super League21110[25] 000311
2022Malaysia Super League2015[26] 18[27] 0301
2023Malaysia Super League2119000301
Total62324080944
Career total1811330118022913

Honours

Club

Swansea City

Kuala Lumpur City

Notes and References

  1. News: Tottenham sign Australian youngster Gallifuoco. 2 February 2012. 24 April 2017. Goal.com. Lowe, Nathan.
  2. News: Tottenham a 'dream come true' for Gallifuoco. The World Game. 30 August 2013. 24 April 2017. Osborne, Glenn.
  3. News: Aussie teen spurred on by AVB. 12 August 2013. 24 April 2017. Micallef, Philip.
  4. News: Giancarlo Gallifuoco: Swansea City sign former Tottenham midfielder. BBC Sport. 29 August 2014. 24 April 2017.
  5. News: Swansea City to release former Tottenham Hotspur talent Giancarlo Gallifuoco for second year in a row. Nash, Mathew. hitc.com. 10 June 2015. 24 April 2017.
  6. News: Melbourne Victory sign Olyroo Giancarlo Gallifuoco. 29 September 2015. 24 April 2017. Sydney Morning Herald. Lynch, Michael.
  7. News: Hume City 0–3 Melbourne Victory: And We'll See You Here On Nov. 7. TheStoppageTime.com. 28 October 2015. 24 April 2017. Salazar, Jo-Ryan.
  8. News: Melbourne Victory release another three players as major rebuild looms. Sydney Morning Herald. 28 May 2016. 24 April 2017. Lynch, Michael.
  9. FourFourTwo. 30 August 2016. Davidson, John. Gallifuoco links with Torquay.
  10. News: Giancarlo Gallifuoco: Dover Athletic sign former Torquay United defender. BBC Sport. 12 July 2017. 13 July 2017.
  11. News: Hartlepool United 0–1 Dover Athletic – BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 5 August 2017. 6 August 2017.
  12. News: Aldershot Town 0–2 Dover Athletic. BBC Sport. 9 September 2017. 10 September 2017.
  13. Web site: Gallifuoco departs Italian club. FTBL.com.au. 26 December 2018.
  14. News: Giancarlo's signs on in red and black. FTBL. 5 March 2019.
  15. News: Wanderers release 11 players as Babbel begins his Western Sydney rebuild. A-League. 3 May 2019. 11 May 2019. Greco, John.
  16. News: Central Coast Mariners snap up Wanderers discard. FTBL. 22 May 2019.
  17. Web site: Club Statement: Giancarlo Gallifuoco to depart Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 31 January 2020.
  18. Web site: Gallifuoco makes Victory return . 3 February 2020 . Melbourne Victory FC . 3 February 2020.
  19. Web site: TEN THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED FROM KUALA LUMPUR CITY'S NIGHT OF GLORY. kualulumpurfootball.cm. 4 December 2021. 23 April 2022.
  20. Appearances in AFC Champions League
  21. Appearance in FA Trophy
  22. Appearances in FA Trophy
  23. Appearances in Coppa Italia Serie C
  24. Appearances in AFC Champions League
  25. Appearances in Malaysia Cup
  26. Appearances in Malaysia FA Cup/Malaysia Cup
  27. Appearances in Malaysia Charity Cup/AFC Cup
  28. News: U21s crowned development league two champions. Swansea City A.F.C.. 11 January 2015.