Adrian Madaschi
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Adrian Anthony Madaschi (born 11 July 1982) in Perth, Australia
is an Australian Football (Soccer)
player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart in Australia
's A-League
. He is a left-footed defender
whose position is Centre Back and can also play Full Back.
to join Italian Serie A side Atalanta's youth team at the age of 15 in 1998. Madaschi was part of the Atalanta youth side that won back to back Primavera Coppa Italia (Italian Youth Cups) in 1999–00 and 2000–01, along with losing the Italian Scudetto (Youth Championship final) to Inter in 2000-01. He was loaned out to Monza in July 2001, but in the January 2002 window was re-called back to Atalanta to the first team squad. Adrian constantly made first team squads at Atalanta, but could never break into the then Serie A team. He was again loaned out by Atalanta to Pistoiese for the 2002–03 season. But again, did not see much first team action.
In October 2003, after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Atalanta B.C a year in advance, Adrian signed for Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premier League
. Unfortunately, even prior to Madaschi's arrival, Partick were doomed for relegation that season to the Scottish First Division
. Madaschi though, got regular First Team Football, playing 24 matches and scoring 2 goals in his debut Scottish season in the SPL and 27 appearances and 2 goals in the following season in the First Division. Madaschi left the club in May 2005, to join Dundee
for the 2005–06 First Division
season. Adrian had to leave the club at the start of December 2005 to cure a recurring osteitis pubis
injury back in Australia.
Madaschi returned to Italy to join Grosseto in January 2006 and remained at the club until the end of that season. He then joined his current club, Portosummaga in the 2006–07 season. In the 2007-08 season, Madaschi and Portosummaga achieved promotion to Lega Pro Divisione 1 where the club has maintained its status.
The end of the 2009-10 season saw Portogruaro-Summaga finish champions of the Lega Pro division 1, beating Hellas Verona in the final game of the season 1-0 to guarantee automatic Promotion to Serie B. Madaschi was named in the Lega Pro, team of the year as a Centre Back.
Portogruaro-Summaga struggled during the 2010-11 season in Serie B and was relegated back to Lega Pro, Following their relegation Madaschi travelled back to Melbourne, Australia and will now play for Melbourne Heart as a 10 game injury replacement before heading to Asia.
at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Zealand
where Australia lost on penalties to Brazil in the final, to finish runner up for the tournament. Madaschi was elected in the Fifa Top 11 team of the Tournament.
He also started all 4 games in defence for the Young Socceroos
played at the 2001 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina
.
In 2004, Adrian was in the centre of defence for the The 'Olyroos' (The Australian Olympic Football Team)
at Athens
.
Earlier that year in May and June 2004, Adrian Madaschi was capped 4 times for the Socceroos
during the Second Stage of Qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup
. He scored 2 goals, as part of a 6–1 victory over Fiji, in his 2nd match for Australia.
In May 2009, Madaschi was named in a 30-man Socceroos
squad for the team's last three 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
On 12 August 2009, Madaschi earned another full international cap, playing the second half in the Socceroos
3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Limerick.
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Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
is an Australian Football (Soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
's A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
. He is a left-footed defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
whose position is Centre Back and can also play Full Back.
Club career
Madaschi left Perth ItaliaPerth SC
Perth Soccer Club is a football club based in West Perth, Western Australia. It competes in the Football West Premier League.-Perth Italia:...
to join Italian Serie A side Atalanta's youth team at the age of 15 in 1998. Madaschi was part of the Atalanta youth side that won back to back Primavera Coppa Italia (Italian Youth Cups) in 1999–00 and 2000–01, along with losing the Italian Scudetto (Youth Championship final) to Inter in 2000-01. He was loaned out to Monza in July 2001, but in the January 2002 window was re-called back to Atalanta to the first team squad. Adrian constantly made first team squads at Atalanta, but could never break into the then Serie A team. He was again loaned out by Atalanta to Pistoiese for the 2002–03 season. But again, did not see much first team action.
In October 2003, after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Atalanta B.C a year in advance, Adrian signed for Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
. Unfortunately, even prior to Madaschi's arrival, Partick were doomed for relegation that season to the Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
. Madaschi though, got regular First Team Football, playing 24 matches and scoring 2 goals in his debut Scottish season in the SPL and 27 appearances and 2 goals in the following season in the First Division. Madaschi left the club in May 2005, to join Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
for the 2005–06 First Division
Scottish First Division 2005-06
The 2005-06 Scottish First Division was won by St Mirren.As league champions, St Mirren were promoted to the Scottish Premier League. Stranraer who lost in a relegation playoff Semi-Final and Brechin were relegated to the Scottish Second Division, and Scottish Second Division winners Gretna and...
season. Adrian had to leave the club at the start of December 2005 to cure a recurring osteitis pubis
Osteitis pubis
Since 1924, osteitis pubis has been known as a noninfectious inflammation of the pubis symphysis causing varying degrees of lower abdominal and pelvic pain. Osteitis pubis was first described in patients who had undergone suprapubic surgery and remains a well-known complication of invasive...
injury back in Australia.
Madaschi returned to Italy to join Grosseto in January 2006 and remained at the club until the end of that season. He then joined his current club, Portosummaga in the 2006–07 season. In the 2007-08 season, Madaschi and Portosummaga achieved promotion to Lega Pro Divisione 1 where the club has maintained its status.
The end of the 2009-10 season saw Portogruaro-Summaga finish champions of the Lega Pro division 1, beating Hellas Verona in the final game of the season 1-0 to guarantee automatic Promotion to Serie B. Madaschi was named in the Lega Pro, team of the year as a Centre Back.
Portogruaro-Summaga struggled during the 2010-11 season in Serie B and was relegated back to Lega Pro, Following their relegation Madaschi travelled back to Melbourne, Australia and will now play for Melbourne Heart as a 10 game injury replacement before heading to Asia.
International career
Madaschi was centre back for the JoeysAustralia national under-17 football team
The Australia national under-17 association football team, more commonly known as the Joeys, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 17 or youth football competitions.-FIFA U-17 World Cup:...
at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Zealand
1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The FIFA U-17 World Championship 1999 was held in the cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin in New Zealand between 10 November and 27 November 1999...
where Australia lost on penalties to Brazil in the final, to finish runner up for the tournament. Madaschi was elected in the Fifa Top 11 team of the Tournament.
He also started all 4 games in defence for the Young Socceroos
Australia national under-20 football team
The Australia national under-20 association football team, more commonly known as the Young Socceroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 20 or youth football competitions....
played at the 2001 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina
2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata...
.
In 2004, Adrian was in the centre of defence for the The 'Olyroos' (The Australian Olympic Football Team)
Australia national under-23 football team
The Australia Olympic football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia at association football in the Olympic Games...
at Athens
Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad...
.
Earlier that year in May and June 2004, Adrian Madaschi was capped 4 times for the Socceroos
Australia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
during the Second Stage of Qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for Oceania. 12 teams took part, competing for a place in the intercontinental play-off against the fifth-placed team from South America...
. He scored 2 goals, as part of a 6–1 victory over Fiji, in his 2nd match for Australia.
In May 2009, Madaschi was named in a 30-man Socceroos
Australia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
squad for the team's last three 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
On 12 August 2009, Madaschi earned another full international cap, playing the second half in the Socceroos
Australia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Limerick.
Honours
With AustraliaAustralia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
:
- FIFA U-17 World Championship: 19991999 FIFA U-17 World ChampionshipThe FIFA U-17 World Championship 1999 was held in the cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin in New Zealand between 10 November and 27 November 1999...
(Runners-Up)
Honours
With AustraliaAustralia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
:
- OFC Nations CupOFC Nations CupThe OFC Nations Cup is an international association football tournament held among the Oceania Football Confederation member nations. It was held every two years from 1996 to 2004; before 1996 there were two other tournaments held at irregular intervals, under the name Oceania Nations Cup...
: 20042004 OFC Nations CupThe 2004 OFC Nations Cup doubled as the qualification tournament to the 2006 FIFA World Cup, except the two-legged final ....