Gianluca Iannucci

Gianluca Iannucci (born 18 June 2001), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory.

Gianluca Iannucci
Personal information
Full name Gianluca Iannucci
Date of birth (2001-06-18) 18 June 2001
Place of birth Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Melbourne Victory
Number 21
Youth career
2009–2013 Cobram SC
2014–2015 Goulburn Valley Suns
2016 Bulleen Lions
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Melbourne City NPL 48 (13)
2019–2020 Melbourne City 0 (0)
2020– Melbourne Victory 0 (0)
National team‡
2019 Australia U-20 5 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 November 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 25 November 2020

Club career

Melbourne City

Iannucci was part of Melbourne City's senior squad, contracted on a scholarship contract until the end of the 2019–20 A-League season.[1][2] In September 2020, Iannucci was released by Melbourne City at the end of his contract.[3]

Melbourne Victory

Iannucci was announced as part of Melbourne Victory's 2020 AFC Champions League squad on 18 November 2020.[4] On 24 November 2020 he made his professional debut in their clash against Beijing Sinobo Guoan.[5] In December, it was confirmed that he is signed for the A-League season too.[6]

References
  1. "Youth Ranks Offering Scholarships for the 2019/20 season to Talented Youngsters". Melbourne City. 9 September 2019.
  2. Davutovic, David (27 November 2019). "More than 50 per cent of A-League players have contracts expiring at end of 2019-20 season". Herald Sun.
  3. "Melbourne City FC Signs Talented Youth Trio". Melbourne City. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020. Melbourne City FC can also confirm the departure of Gianluca Iannucci
  4. "AFC Champions League squad for Qatar named". Melbourne Victory. 18 November 2020.
  5. Mannion, Luke (24 November 2020). "Report: Beijing FC 3-1 Victory". Melbourne Victory.
  6. Mannion, Luke (17 December 2020). "Meet the new faces for 2020/21: Part 1". Melbourne Victory. Iannucci joined Victory from Melbourne City in November and will be keen to make his first A-League appearance under Brebner.

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