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Melissa Barbieri

Melbourne City

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Bio

In her early career Barbieri was a midfielder until she was 20 years old, when a hamstring tendinitis injury required her to stop playing in the outfield. In 2002 she made her debut for Australia in a game against Canada. She played for Richmond SC, becoming the first female to play in the Australian semi-pro men's league. After gaining experience in the men's league, Barbieri made her debut in goals for the Matildas in September 2002 in a 1–0 win against Canada. On 19 February 2010, Barbieri was named captain of the Matildas. In November 2017, Barbieri came out of retirement to join Melbourne City on an injury replacement contract, after one of their goalkeepers Emily Shields broke her wrist.

  • Full NameMelissa Anne Barbieri
  • Date of Birth20/02/1980
  • Height1.68m
  • CitizenshipAustralia
  • ClubMelbourne City
  • Joined OGFebruary 2019
  • LeagueWomen's A-League
  • Previous ClubsRichmond SC,
    Melbourne Victory,
    Newcastle Jets,
    Box Hill United,
    Adelaide United,
    Melbourne Victory,
    Taroona
Credit:Daniel Pockett / Freelance Photographer Editorial n.º:1482484732

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