Michael Matricciani
Michael Matricciani | |
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| Born | March 15, 1986 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Soccer player, coach |
| Years active | –2020 (player), 2013–present (coach) |
| Known for | Head coach of Melbourne City (A-League Women) |
Michael Matricciani (born 15 March 1986) is a retired Australian soccer player who currently serves as the head coach of Melbourne City in the A-League Women competition.
Before his current role, he was the manager of Adelaide City competing in the National Premier League until 2020. Matricciani held the position of head coach for Football SA NTC Girls for three years and earned the 2018 Bob Bush Trophy, an accolade recognizing the Women's National Premier League Coach of the Year. Between 2013 and 2016, he acted as Technical Director at Campbelltown City Soccer Club and undertook professional development visits to clubs including Chievo Verona, Inter Milan, and FC Barcelona.
Club career
Matricciani featured for Adelaide United during the first-ever A-League season but was released following the conclusion of the 2006–07 campaign. On 3 September 2011, he joined Indian I-League side Chirag United and netted his debut goal on 28 October 2011 in a match against Mohun Bagan.