Adriano Pellegrino
Adriano Pellegrino | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1984 Australia |
| Occupation | Soccer player |
| Years active | 2000– |
| Known for | Midfielder for Adelaide City |
Adriano Pellegrino (born 9 June 1984) is an Australian soccer player currently positioned as a midfielder for Adelaide City.
Club career
From 2000 until 2003, Pellegrino was part of the NSL team Adelaide City. He then transferred to Adelaide United for the 2003-2004 NSL campaign.
In 2005, Pellegrino moved to Greece to play for Panachaiki, returning to Australia in 2007 to compete with Adelaide City in the South Australian Super League.
The following year, he signed with A-League club Perth Glory FC. During the 2008/09 season, his teammates voted him Most Glorious Player, where he led by eight points over second place Jamie Harnwell. That season also featured a remarkable goal against Melbourne, which earned a nomination for goal of the year.
Although linked with Scottish side Celtic in January 2010, Pellegrino chose to stay at Perth Glory after changes occurred within the club's management.
On 15 April 2011, he joined Central Coast Mariners, an A-League team. He marked his debut by scoring in a pre-season victory over Blacktown City. Pellegrino played a role in helping the Mariners secure the A-League championship and participated in the Asian Champions League competition.
In January 2015, Pellegrino signed with Thai outfit Udon Thani F.C..
International career
At the youth international level, Pellegrino represented Australia under-20s and was part of the squad that qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Honours
Australia U-20