Sebastian Usai
Sebastian Usai | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1990 Australia |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2010– |
| Known for | Goalkeeper for CD Robres |
Sebastian Anthony Pryde Usai (born 28 February 1990) is an Australian professional footballer currently serving as a goalkeeper for the Spanish club CD Robres.
North Queensland Fury
During the 2010-11 season, Usai became part of the North Queensland A-League squad as a replacement due to injury. He made his professional debut on 8 January 2011 in a round 22 fixture against Newcastle Jets, which concluded with a 3–1 defeat. Following the club's dissolution at the end of that season, Usai relocated to England to attend various trials.
Blackburn Rovers
In August, just before his intended return to Australia, Usai was contacted by Gary Bowyer. After successfully impressing during a trial period, he secured a contract lasting until the season’s conclusion, with an option to extend for an additional year.
Usai was included on the bench for Blackburn Rovers on 13 May 2012 in their final 2011–12 Premier League match, a 2–1 loss to Chelsea. His elevation to the first-team squad was necessitated by injuries to both Paul Robinson and Mark Bunn. On 8 August 2013, he departed Blackburn Rovers after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.
Cowdenbeath
Usai completed a transfer from AFC United to Cowdenbeath on 31 January 2014. The club released him on 25 May 2014.
Brisbane Strikers
Usai rejoined Brisbane Strikers for a second tenure on 1 January 2016. In his first season back competing in the NPL QLD, he earned the accolade of goalkeeper of the year and communicated his ambition to return to European football.
Friska Viljor FC
On 1 January 2017, Usai signed with Swedish outfit Friska Viljor FC. He received a nomination for Sweden Division 2 Goalkeeper of the Year in October 2019.
CD Robres
Spanish side CD Robres announced Usai’s signing on 3 February 2020. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to Queensland and joined Football Queensland Premier League club Logan Lightning on 1 August 2020.