Stefan Valentini (born 15 July 1996) is an Australian footballer who plays as a striker for Oakleigh Cannons FC. Previously he played for Eintracht Braunschweig II, in the Regionalliga Nord, Germany. Born in Perth, Valentini holds a dual citizenship due to his Italian heritage.
Youth career
Valentini was named National Premier Leagues Western Australia Under 20 Player of the Year (2014) after playing only 12 games of the season and netting 12 goals for Balcatta FC.[2]
Senior career
On 11 August 2015, he made his professional senior debut for Perth Glory in the 2015 FFA Cup against Newcastle Jets, coming off the bench and winning a penalty to give Glory a 2–1 lead to then scoring a penalty in the penalty shoot-out to advance to the next round of the FFA Cup.[3] Valentini was an unused substitute in the 0–2 loss to Melbourne Victory in the 2015 FFA Cup Final.
Valentini won the Dylan Tombides Young Player of the Year award at the conclusion of the 2015 NPL season, after playing only 14 matches.[4]
In January 2016, he joined the reserve side of Eintracht Braunschweig in the Regionalliga Nord.[5] On 19 July 2017, he joined TuS Erndtebruck in the Regionalliga West on a free transfer.
In January 2019, Valentini joined National Premier Leagues Victoria side Avondale FC, scoring on his second start for the club.
References
- ^ "Stefan Valentini". Perth Glory. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "South youngster Valentini makes the grade in NYL – Corner Flag".
- ^ "Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory, FFA Cup, Round of 32, 11th Aug 2015". 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Perth Glory Youngsters rewarded for outstanding NPL season". 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Stefan Valentini für die U23 verpflichtet" (in German). eintracht.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.