Fabio Castellano

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Fabio Castellano
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-03-14) 14 March 1998 (age 23)
Place of birth Milan, Italy
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Pistoiese
(on loan from Padova)
Number 8
Youth career
Atalanta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Atalanta 0 (0)
2016–2017 → Pro Vercelli (loan) 2 (0)
2017–2019 Ascoli 3 (0)
2018–2019 → Juve Stabia (loan) 10 (0)
2019–2021 Alessandria 39 (2)
2021 Livorno 17 (1)
2021– Padova 0 (0)
2021– Pistoiese 7 (0)
National team
2013 Italy U15 8 (0)
2013–2014 Italy U16 5 (0)
2014–2015 Italy U17 4 (0)
2015–2016 Italy U18 7 (0)
2016 Italy U19 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 October 2021

Fabio Castellano (born 14 March 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group B club Pistoiese, on loan from Padova.

Castellano began his footballing career with Atalanta, who he joined at the age of six, but never played for the club at senior level, instead making his professional debut while on loan at Pro Vercelli before signing for Ascoli in 2017.

Club career[]

Atalanta[]

Fabio Castellano is an academy graduate of Atalanta F.C, having joined the club when he was just six years old.[1] In 2014, he was the subject of great media coverage after he rejected offers from Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter, and A.C. Milan in order to remain with Atalanta.[2]

Loan to Pro Vercelli[]

In July 2016, Serie B side Pro Vercelli confirmed the loan signing of Castellano.[3] He made his debut for the club on 22 October, coming on as an 80th minute substitute for Simone Emmanuello in a 3–0 loss to Hellas Verona.[4] In January 2017, reports circulated that Atalanta had reached an agreement with Juventus for the sale of Castellano, with the player to remain with Pro Vercelli for the remainder of the season. It was later revealed, however, that Atalanta and Juventus had failed to submit the requisite documents before the transfer market had closed.[5] His only other appearance, which also marked his first professional start, came on the final day of the season in a 2–1 defeat to Frosinone which saw Pro Vercelli end the campaign in 17th position, narrowly avoiding relegation.[6]

Ascoli[]

On 30 August 2017, Castellano signed for Serie B side Ascoli on a three-year contract.[7][8] He made his debut for the club on 17 March 2018, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 win over Ternana.[9]

Loan to Juve Stabia[]

On 29 August 2018, he joined Serie C club Juve Stabia on loan for the 2018–19 season.[10]

Alessandria[]

On 15 July 2019, he signed a 2-year contract with Serie C club Alessandria.[11]

Livorno[]

On 1 February 2021, he moved to Livorno.[12]

Pistoiese[]

On 25 August 2021 he joined Padova, and was loaned to Pistoiese.[13][14]

International career[]

Italy national youth teams[]

Castellano has represented Italy across various youth levels. He made his debut for the Italy U18 side alongside Atalanta teammate Simone Mazzocchi on 13 August 2015 in a 0–0 draw with Bulgaria.[15]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played 9 October 2021 [16]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Pro Vercelli (loan) 2016–17 Serie B 2 0 - - 2 0
Ascoli 2017–18 Serie B 3 0 - - 3 0
Juve Stabia (loan) 2018–19 Serie C 8 0 - 3[a] 0 11 0
Alessandria 2019–20 Serie C 22 0 1 0 2[b] 0 25 0
2020–21 Serie C 17 2 2 0 - 19 2
Ttotal 13 0 3 0 2 0 44 0
Livorno 2020–21 Serie C 17 1 - - 17 1
Pistoiese (loan) 2021–22 Serie C 7 0 - - 7 0
Career total 76 3 3 0 5 0 84 3
  1. ^ Two appearances in Coppa Italia Serie C, one appearance in Supercoppa di Serie C
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Coppa Italia Serie C

References[]

  1. ^ Troise, Ciro (27 September 2016). "G Factor: Fabio Castellano, la promessa dell'Atalanta che ha detto no al Chelsea e al Manchester United". Gianluca DiMarzio (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Castellano, a centromediano slap for Longo". Info Vercelii 24 (in Italian). 16 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Calciomercato Pro Vercelli, Negro in prestito alla Pro Piacenza". Tuttosport (in Italian). 15 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. ^ Nasi, Alessandro (22 October 2016). "L'Hellas Verona è troppo forte per la Pro: al Bentegodi finisce 3–0". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. ^ Da Pozzo, Marco (1 January 2017). "Atalanta: mistero Castellano – Juventus. Ok Carnesecchi". Calcio News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  6. ^ "La Mantia, Nono Sigillo Stagionale per un Bomber dal Grande Fiuto" (in Italian). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Fabio Castellano all'Ascoli". Atalanta Football Club (in Italian). 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  8. ^ Tedeschi, Antonio (31 August 2017). "Ascoli Picchio, è ufficiale l'ingaggio di Fabio Castellano dall'Atalanta". Tutto Avellino (in Italian). Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Ascoli Ternana 2-1: Monachello tiene vivo il Picchio, tre punti d'oro" (in Italian). Prima Pagina. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  10. ^ "SS JUVE STABIA Presi Venditti e Castellano dall'Ascoli" (in Italian). Juve Stabia. 29 August 2018.
  11. ^ "INGAGGIATO CASTELLANO" (in Italian). Alessandria. 15 July 2019.
  12. ^ "Tre nuovi acquisti del Livorno!" (in Italian). Livorno. 1 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Fabio Castellano e Mattia Gennari sono calciatori della Pistoiese" (Press release) (in Italian). Pistoiese. 25 August 2021.
  14. ^ "Fabio Castellano in prestito alla Pistoiese". Padova Calcio (in Italian). 25 August 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  15. ^ "L'Atalanta applaude i suoi Primavera. Castellano e Mazzocchi nell'Under 18". La Gazzetta Dello Sport (in Italian). 13 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  16. ^ Fabio Castellano at Soccerway
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