Miguel Di Pizio Explained

Miguel Di Pizio
Birth Date:4 January 2006[1]
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Height:[2]
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Central Coast Mariners
Clubnumber:39
Youthclubs1:AC United FC
Youthyears2:2019–2022
Youthclubs2:Western Sydney Wanderers
Years1:2022
Caps1:8
Goals1:1
Years2:2023–
Caps2:14
Goals2:3
Years3:2023–
Caps3:22
Goals3:2
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Australia U20
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:27 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:11 June 2024

Miguel Di Pizio (born 4 January 2006) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners.

Early life

Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Di Pizio started playing football at the age of four.[3] He attended Mamre Anglican School, located in Kemps Creek, and Westfields Sports High School, representing in both schools' football teams.[3] He has an older brother, Gianni Di Pizio, who also played at Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners.[3] In addition to being Australian, Di Pizio is of Italian and Mauritius descent.[3] [4] [5]

Club career

Central Coast Mariners

A youth academy player of Western Sydney Wanderers,[6] Di Pizio signed a scholarship contract (his first professional contract) with Central Coast Mariners under head coach Nick Montgomery on 12 April 2023.[7] Di Pizio made his professional debut as an 85th-minute substitute on 22 April 2023 in a 3–1 league win against F3 rivals Newcastle Jets.[1] [8] He was added to the Mariners' 2023 A-League Grand Final squad,[9] [10] but was not named on the match squad on the day.[11]

On 29 November 2023, Di Pizio scored his first professional goal in the 2023–24 AFC Cup in a 1–1 home draw to Terengganu.[12] Di Pizio made his starting debut for the Mariners on 8 December 2023 in a 4–0 victory over Western United at Central Coast Stadium.[1] [3] Di Pizio was part of the Mariners' treble winning season, achieving the both league titles, and the AFC Cup.[13] [14] [15] In the 2024 A-League Grand Final, Di Pizio became the youngest ever goalscorer in an A-League Grand Final after scoring in a 3–1 victory over Melbourne Victory at Central Coast Stadium.[16] He extended with the Mariners on a two-year contract in July 2024.[17]

International career

In July 2022, Di Pizio received his first international call-up to represent the Australian under-17 team ahead of the 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship,[18] and was renamed in a 23-man squad for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers.[19] [20] He helped Australia to automatic qualification for the U-17 Asian Cup, scoring the third goal in a 3–1 win over China to top the group.[21] During the tournament, Di Pizio also managed to score a brace in a 23–0 victory against Northern Mariana Islands,[22] and a goal in a 10–0 win over Cambodia.[23]

In May 2023, Di Pizio was renamed in the 23-man squad for the U-17 Asian Cup that was staged in Bangkok and Chonburi.[24] [25] Di Pizio featured in all three group matches as Australia qualified to the knockout rounds.[1] [26] He was also awarded player of the match in a 2–0 win against Tajikistan in the Joey's last group match.[27] Di Pizio also featured in Australia's 3–1 quarter-final loss to Japan at BG Stadium.[28]

Honours

Central Coast Mariners

Western Sydney Wanderers U20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: M. Di Pizio: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 3 December 2023 . 29 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231129200428/https://au.soccerway.com/players/miguel-di-pizio/831575/ . live .
  2. Web site: Miguel Di Pizio Stats and Ratings . Sofascore . 9 December 2023 . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209015944/https://www.sofascore.com/player/miguel-di-pizio/1500793 . live .
  3. Web site: Campo . Jose . Meet the 17-year-old Mariners prodigy who could be the next Garang Kuol . The Roar . 9 December 2023 . 9 December 2023 . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209020445/https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/12/09/meet-the-17-year-old-mariners-prodigy-who-could-be-the-next-garang-kuol/ . live .
  4. Web site: Marziani . Marcella . Miguel Di Pizio: una grande passione per il calcio . Il Globo . 10 December 2023 . it . June 2023 . 10 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231210014012/https://ilglobo.com/news/miguel-di-pizio-una-grande-passione-per-il-calcio-94921/ . live .
  5. Web site: Lewis . Dave . Mauritius target Mariners young gun in Aussie talent raid . FTBL . 18 August 2024 . en-AU . 11 March 2024.
  6. Web site: Pisani . Sacha . Modelling Dybala, following Kuol and co: 'Sky's the limit' for Joeys' attacking weapon . A-League . 29 November 2023 . en-AU . 22 June 2023 . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208170521/https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-central-coast-mariners-di-pizio-dybala-serie-a-australian-football-news/ . live .
  7. Web site: Miguel Di Pizio signs Mariners scholarship deal . . 12 April 2023 . 12 April 2023 . 12 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230412081707/https://ccmariners.com.au/news/miguel-di-pizio-signs-mariners-scholarship-deal . live .
  8. Web site: Pisani . Sacha . The Mariners have a 17-year-old whose coach says he's 'ready' to go overseas after 9 NPL games . A-League . 29 November 2023 . en-AU . 15 May 2023 . 6 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231206201627/https://aleagues.com.au/news/miguel-di-pizio-central-coast-mariners-npl-a-league-australian-football-news/ . live .
  9. Web site: In-form Miguel Di Pizio gearing up for Grand Final and U17 Asian Cup . Socceroos . en . 23 May 2023 . 21 June 2023 . 21 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621014734/https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/miguel-di-pizio-asian-cup-preview . live .
  10. Web site: Match Preview: A-League Men's Grand Final . Central Coast Mariners . 29 November 2023 . 2 June 2023 . 16 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231216032817/https://ccmariners.com.au/news/match-preview-a-league-mens-grand-final . live .
  11. Web site: Melbourne City 1 vs Central Coast Mariners 6 . KEEPUP . en-AU . 3 June 2023 . 21 June 2023 . 22 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230522001400/https://keepup.com.au/a-league-men/fixtures/melbourne-city-vs-central-coast-mariners-03-06-2023/ . live .
  12. Web site: Comito . Matt . Hype for Joeys star goes up a notch as emotional scenes follow exciting career milestone . keepup.com . 29 November 2023 . en-AU . 29 November 2023.
  13. Web site: Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United. ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup. ABC News (Australia). 6 May 2024.
  15. Web site: Mariners defeat Victory in inspirational Grand Final showdown. Coast Community News. 27 May 2024.
  16. Web site: Comito . Matt . 'You'll remember his name': Special interview after Australia's next 'superstar' emerges . A-Leagues . 18 August 2024 . en-AU . 25 May 2024.
  17. Web site: 18-year-old Mariners star Miguel Di Pizio signs new two-year deal . Central Coast Mariners . 18 August 2024 . en-AU . 16 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Four Wanderers named in Australian squad for AFF U16 Youth Championship 2022 . . 29 November 2023 . 29 July 2022 . 16 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231216032450/https://wswanderersfc.com.au/news/four-wanderers-named-in-australian-squad-for-aff-u16-youth-championship-2022 . live .
  19. Web site: Subway Joeys' Squad Named For AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers . . 29 November 2023 . en . 3 October 2022 . 7 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180645/https://www.footballvictoria.com.au/news/subway-joeys-squad-named-afc-u-17-asian-cup-2023tm-qualifiers . live .
  20. Web site: Webb . Daniel . Australia locks in squad for Shepparton qualifiers . . 6 December 2023 . en . 3 October 2022 . 7 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180406/https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/australia-locks-in-squad-for-shepparton-qualifiers/ . live .
  21. Web site: China finishes 2nd in Group G at U17 Asian Cup qualifiers . . 6 December 2023 . 9 October 2022 . 7 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180350/https://english.news.cn/20221009/6ac19f518fff4182ac66fcad8ec4b1e0/c.html . live .
  22. Web site: Webb . Daniel . Joeys start qualifiers with spring in their step . . 6 December 2023 . 6 October 2022 . 7 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180130/https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/joeys-start-qualifiers-with-spring-in-their-step/ . live .
  23. Web site: Webb . Daniel . Qualification destiny in Australia's hands after Cambodia victory . . 6 December 2023 . 8 October 2022 . 16 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231216113323/https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/qualification-destiny-in-australias-hands-after-cambodia-victory/ . live .
  24. Web site: Joeys extended squad named for 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup . Football Australia . 6 December 2023 . en . 16 May 2023 . 16 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231216084753/https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/joeys-extended-squad-named-2023-afc-u-17-asian-cup . live .
  25. Web site: Subway Joeys' squad named for AFC-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 . . 6 December 2023 . en-AU . 14 June 2023.
  26. Web site: Joeys advance to AFC U-17 Asian Cup knockout stages . Central Coast Mariners . 6 December 2023 . 23 June 2023 . 7 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180639/https://ccmariners.com.au/news/joeys-advance-to-afc-asian-cup-knockout-stages . live .
  27. Web site: Tactical patience key to Australia's progress, says Di Pizio . . 6 December 2023 . en . 14 June 2023 . 7 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180238/https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/news/tactical_patience_key_to_australia%E2%80%99s_progress_says_di_pizio.html . live .
  28. Web site: WATCH: Australia's AFC U17 Asian Cup campaign ends in defeat to Japan . Socceroos . 6 December 2023 . en . 26 June 2023 . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209123711/https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/japan-u17-vs-australia-u17-match-report . live .

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