James Troisi

James Troisi

Troisi with Kayserispor in 2011
Personal information
Full nameJames Troisi
Date of birth3 July 1988
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia, Australia
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1][2]
Playing positionMidfielder / Forward
Club information
Current team
Zulte Waregem
Number10
Youth career
1999–2001West Torrens Birkalla
2001–2005Adelaide City
2005–2007Newcastle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2007–2008Newcastle United0(0)
2008–2009Gençlerbirliği29(6)
2009–2012Kayserispor64(10)
2012–2014Atalanta6(0)
2013–2014→ Melbourne Victory (loan)29(12)
2014–Juventus0(0)
2014–→ Zulte Waregem (loan)20(5)
National team‡
2007–2008Australia U2313(2)
2008–Australia23(4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 January 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 April 2015

James Troisi (born 3 July 1988) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League.

Early life

Born in Adelaide, South Australia to Greek Mother and Italian Father.[3][3]

He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle United on 10 January 2007, keeping him at the club until June 2008.[3] He did not make a first team appearance during his time at Newcastle, although he did feature on the bench for the first team in both Premier League and UEFA Cup matches.

Club career

Newcastle United

He was on the fringes of Newcastle's senior side for the 2007–08 Premier League season and showed promising signs in pre-season friendlies, including getting two assists against Hartlepool United.[4]

In January 2008, Troisi had a two match trial with Dutch Eredivisie club, Roda JC. Roda wanted to sign him on a permanent basis, but negotiations broke down as Troisi was a product of Newcastle's youth development and still under 23 years of age, so Newcastle would have required a compensation fee.[5]

On 6 May 2008, it was announced that Troisi would leave Newcastle United after the end of the 2007/8 season.[6]

Gençlerbirliği

He joined Gençlerbirliği S.K. at the end of August 2008 on a three year contract.[7] He made his debut for Gençlerbirliği S.K. on 14 September 2008 against Eskisehirspor at the 19 Mayis Stadium in Ankara, coming on as a 65th minutes substitute for Engin Baytar.

Kayserispor

On 24 January, Troisi put mid-table Kayserispor to the sword with his first career hat-trick scoring all of Genclerbirligi goals in a 3–1 win.[8]

In July 2009, he joined Kayserispor on a four year contract.[9][10]

Atalanta

On 22 August 2012 Juventus F.C. signed him as free agent on a four year contract, but half of the registration rights was sold to Atalanta for €2 million as part of Manolo Gabbiadini's deal on 24 August 2012.[11] Norwich City manager Chris Hughton confirmed in a press conference that the club had made an enquiry into his availability.[12]

Melbourne Victory

On 24 September 2013, Troisi was loaned to Melbourne Victory on a one year deal.[13] He made his A-League debut against Melbourne Heart in Round 1 of the competition's ninth season.[14] He scored his first goal for Melbourne in a 2-2 draw against Adelaide United. His second goal for Melbourne was in front of the home fans at Docklands Stadium in a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on 25 October 2013, thanks to an Archie Thompson through ball pass. He scored 2 goals against Wellington Phoenix in a 3-2 win, and his fifth came from a free kick against Sydney in a 2-3 loss. He scored 12 goals in the A-League and 3 in the Asian Champions League.

Juventus

On 20 June 2014, Juventus announced that they had secured full ownership of Troisi's contract from Atalanta for €3 million.[15][16]

Zulte Waregem

On 30 August 2014, Troisi joined Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem on loan.[17]

International career

James Troisi with the Australian national team.

After a successful 2006–07 season with the Newcastle reserve side, Troisi made his debut for the Australia U23 team (the "Olyroos"), on 18 April 2007 against Saudi Arabia in an Olympic qualifier. He followed up a good performance against the Saudis with a goal in the all-important clash with Iran in his hometown of Adelaide.

Troisi made his full international debut for Australia in a goalless friendly against Singapore on 22 March 2008, playing in left midfield.[18]

Ange Postecoglou included Troisi in the Australia squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup,.[19]

Troisi was named as part of Australia's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad. He started Australia's first match of the tournament against Kuwait, scoring Australia's fourth and final goal of the match in the 92nd minute of the match, helping Australia to a 4-1 win.

Troisi played for Australia in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Final against South Korea, coming on as a second half substitute for Robbie Kruse. He scored Australia's second goal of the match in the first period of extra time, as Australia won 2–1.[20]

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 June 2011 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia  New Zealand
3–0
3–0
Friendly
2. 9 January 2015 Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia  Kuwait
4–1
4–1
2015 AFC Asian Cup
3. 31 January 2015 Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia  South Korea
2–1
2–1
2015 AFC Asian Cup Final
4. 25 March 2015 Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Germany  Germany
1–1
2–2
Friendly

Career statistics

As of 26 December 2014
Club Season Division League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Gençlerbirliği 2008–09 Süper Lig 29610--306
Gençlerbirliği total 29 6 1 1 - - 30 6
Kayserispor 2009–10 Süper Lig 24010--250
2010–11 14000--140
2011–12 261021--2811
Kayserispor total 64 10 3 1 - - 67 11
Atalanta 2012–13 Serie A 6020--80
Atalanta total 6 0 2 0 - - 8 0
Melbourne Victory 2013–14 A-League 291200633515
Melb. Victory total 29 12 0 0 6 3 35 15
Zulte Waregem 2014–15 Belgian Pro League 14420--164
Zulte Waregem total 14 4 2 0 - - 16 4
Career total 142 32 8 1 6 3 156 36

Honours

International

Australia

References

  1. ↑ http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=290605/index.html
  2. ↑ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 11 June 2014. p. 3. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "James Troisi profile". nufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  4. ↑ "It's Sho Time For Toon". nufc.co.uk. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
  5. ↑ "No Roda deal for Toon starlet". Sky Sports. 15 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  6. ↑ "Trio to Leave Newcastle". Sky Sports. 6 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-06.
  7. ↑
  8. ↑ Troisi's turkish treble
  9. ↑ (Turkish)
  10. ↑ Troisi in tug-of-cash
  11. ↑ "Gabbiadini and Troisi, agreements reached with Atalanta". juventus.com. 24 August 2012.
  12. ↑ "NorwichCityFC: CH: "James Troisi is just one of several who we've made enquiries about."". twitter.com/NorwichCityFC. 29 August 2013.
  13. ↑ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/news-display/Talented-Troisi-joins-Melbourne-Victory/75645
  14. ↑ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/matchreport/Melbourne-Victory-v-Melbourne-Heart-Hyundai-A-League/3087
  15. ↑ Eight players under co-ownership sign new deals Juventus F.C. Official Website 20 Jun 2014
  16. ↑ "Annual Financial Report 30 June 2014". Juventus FC. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  17. ↑ Huguenin, Michael (30 August 2014). "Official: James Troisi joins Belgian club Zulte Waregem on a season-long loan deal.". Goal.com.
  18. ↑ "Young Socceroos struggle in Singapore". The Sydney Morning Herald. 23 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
  19. ↑ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 11 June 2014. p. 3. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  20. ↑ "Australia beat South Korea after extra time". BBC Sport. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.

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