Franco Lalli
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Franco Lalli | ||
| Date of birth | March 11, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991-1995 | Woodbridge Strikers | ||
| 1995-1997 | Woodbridge Town | ||
| 1998-1999 | Ontario Provincial team | ||
| 2000 | Brampton Lions | ||
| 2001 | University of Notre Dame | ||
| 2002 | Foggia Calcio | ||
| 2003 | US Avellino | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004 | S.S. Cavese 1919 | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | U.S.D. Lucera Calcio | 0 | (0) |
| 2005-2006 | Lombard-Pápa TFC | 10 | (0) |
| 2007-2008 | North York Astros | 21 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Canada U-20 | 4 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 July 2009. | |||
Franco Lalli (born March 11, 1985)[1] is a former Canadian soccer player who most recently played for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.
Career
Lalli began playing soccer at the youth level with the Woodbridge Strikers, Woodbridge Town Football Club, Brampton Lions,[2] Ontario Provincial team and the University of Notre Dame before playing abroad in Italy, where he had stints with U.S.D. Lucera Calcio, Foggia Calcio, S.S. Cavese 1919, US Avellino[3] and Foggia Calcio. In 2005 he signed with Lombard-Pápa TFC in the Hungarian National Championship II, before being released in 2006. On April 17, 2008 the North York Astros announced the signing of Lalli for the 2008 season.[4] He recorded his first Astros goal on August 9 against the Brampton Lions.[5] Throughout the season Lalli helped the Astros set an all time record for most points and wins in a season, and helped the team qualify for the playoffs. In the quarterfinal match of the playoffs Lalli scored the Astros only goal to bring the match to extra time, but unfortunately the Serbian White Eagles would score the winning goal to advance to the semifinals.[6]
Position
He known for being an all-rounder, and can play as Right forward, Right offensive midfielder, Left offensive midfielder or as Left forward.[7]
International career
Lalli appeared for Canada in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, although he did not play in the tournament.[8] In total he recorded four appearances with the Canadian national U-20 team.[9]
Personal life
Lalli lives in Toronto and is fan of Roberto Baggio.[10]
References
- ↑ Voetbal International - Franco Lalli
- ↑ FACILITIES IN ONTARIO AT CROSSROADS
- ↑ CanadaSoccer.com | Official Site of the Canadian Soccer Association - 26.5.2003 - CAN 2:4 CZE
- ↑ Astros Team Line-Up
- ↑ Astros Take A Six Point Lead On Lions
- ↑ CSL game between Serbian White Eagles and North York Astros
- ↑ Professional Soccer Players Looking For Soccer Team to Join
- ↑ FIFA.com - FIFA Player Statistics: Franco LALLI
- ↑ CanadaSoccer.com | Official Site of the Canadian Soccer Association
- ↑