Joe Caletti

Joe Kato Caletti (born 14 September 1998) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Adelaide United in the A-League.[2] Caletti is half Korean, half Lebanese, however is Australian born.

Joe Caletti
Personal information
Full name Joe Kato Caletti
Date of birth (1998-09-14) 14 September 1998
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)[1]
Position(s) Central midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Adelaide United
Number 18
Youth career
2013 FNSW NTC
2016–2017 Brisbane Roar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 FFA COE 28 (0)
2016–2018 Brisbane Roar NPL 7 (0)
2016–2019 Brisbane Roar 31 (0)
2019–2020 Florø 11 (1)
2020– Adelaide United 3 (0)
National team‡
2015–2016 Australia U-17 19 (2)
2017– Australia U-23 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 October 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 July 2017

Caletti joined Brisbane Roar in January 2016 after previously playing for the FFA Centre of Excellence, where he was named Player of the Season twice.[3] In mid 2019, Caletti was released by Brisbane Roar and was without club for a few months before signing for 3rd tier club Florø in Norway.[4] Caletti is a former captain of the Australia national under-17 football team, captaining the team at 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.[5]

Playing style

Caletti is widely accredited for his high work rate and willingness to compete in the midfield despite his small stature. His composure on the ball and ability to execute crucial passes has led to comparisons with former Brisbane Roar player Massimo Murdocca.[6]

References
  1. Prichard, Greg. "Murdocca tells Caletti how being small can be a big advantage". SBS. Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  2. "A-League's Adelaide sign Olyroo midfielder". FTBL. 20 October 2020.
  3. "Joe Caletti". Brisbane Roar FC. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  4. https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/brisbane-continue-exodus-as-11-players-depart-fowler-s-roar
  5. "Joe Caletti". Brisbane Roar FC. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  6. "Murdocca tells Caletti how being small can be a big advantage". The World Game. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2017.

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