Fabio Fabrianesi

Welcome to episode 75 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. 

Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally, I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.

Fabio Fabrianesi is our interviewee in episode 75. Born in Italy in 1952, Fabio and his family emigrated from Italy to Australia. His first initiation with football was with Port Kembla Danube JSC in 1962 as an outfield player. His love of the game further developed throughout the 1960s via playing and watching the game. And with his Father’s history as a goalkeeper in Italy and Fabio’s love of George Ramage from South Coast United it was no surprise that Fabio became a goalkeeper when the opportunity arose with Port Kembla United in senior football.

This podcast delves into his goalkeeping career, which encompasses his time in the Illawarra, Italy, Federation football, the Phillips Soccer League and then back to the Illawarra. Along with Fabio’s brilliant thoughts and memories there are three additionally interviews added into this podcast that give further insights into Fabio. So thank you to Dave Curley, Lou Del Turco and Albert Ciocci.

I appreciated the opportunity to record and listen to Fabio’s football experiences. I have sincere appreciation, respect and thanks for the time, Fabio spent in delving into his football journey. Please enjoy episode 75!