Adam Federici
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Adam Jay Federici is an Australia
n football (soccer) player who plays as a goalkeeper for Football League Championship
club Reading
and has featured for the Australian national team.
Soccer Club, south-east of Nowra, and was part of the Australian Institute for Sport before making the move at 17 to England
to pursue a dream to play in Europe
.
Federici had trials at Sheffield Wednesday
and Bolton Wanderers
before a trial at Wolverhampton Wanderers
led to him signing on a non-contract basis in February 2003 for the remainder of the season. After a season at Italian club Torres, he returned to England, undergoing a trial at Leeds United
but failing to earn a deal.
He signed for Reading
in January 2005 on non-contract terms, and was quickly loaned out to Maidenhead. He spent the second half of the 2005–06
season on loan at Carshalton Athletic
.
Federici signed his first professional contract for Reading in the summer of 2006, and in a subsequent pre-season friendly match on 15 July, scored the only goal of the game against Bromley
, having been played as a makeshift striker
. He joined Bristol City
on a loan deal on 29 August 2006, but was recalled on 27 October without making a first team appearance.
On 12 March 2007, Federici signed a two year contract with Reading
to keep him at the club until the end of the 2008–09 season. On 17 February 2007 a "second string" Reading
side unexpectedly drew 1–1 with Manchester United
during an FA Cup
5th Round tie at Old Trafford
, with the young Aussie keeper making some fine saves in a memorable game for the club. For this performance, he was named the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the 5th Round. However, in the replay on 27 February, Federici had a night to generally forget as Reading conceded three goals in the first six minutes.
Federici made his league debut in Reading's
1–0 defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur
on 1 April 2007, where he came on as a substitute at half time due to a hip injury to first choice 'keeper Marcus Hahnemann
. Federici again featured as a half time substitute during a 3–3 draw at Blackburn Rovers
after Marcus Hahnemann had injured his hand.
Federici joined League One
side Southend United
on a month's loan on 25 September 2008, making his debut in a 3–0 victory over Leyton Orient
the following day. The loan was extended for a further month in October, the keeper eventually returning to Reading after making 10 appearances for Southend.
In December, shortly after returning from his loan spell, Federici signed a contract extension, keeping him with the club until the summer of 2011. During December, Federici also started a run of first team appearances for Reading, due to a calf injury sustained by long time first-choice stopper Marcus Hahnemann
against Blackpool, keeping the American
goalkeeper out for several weeks. After coming on as a late substitute in that game, Federici went on to make his full league debut between the posts against Norwich City, drawing praise from manager Steve Coppell
for his performance. On 26 December 2008, Federici scored a 96th minute goal from a rebound after Michael Duberry
had a header cleared off the line from a Stephen Hunt corner, to give Reading a late equaliser in their 1–1 draw against Cardiff City
.
For the new 2009–10 season Federici was given the Number 1 jersey after Marcus Hahnemann was released. He produced "two of the best saves" of his career in the Championship match against Swansea
on 18 August 2009, saving a penalty and two close range shots in a match which Reading drew 0–0.
team, the 'Young Socceroos', in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
. He was invited to a training session with the senior Australia
squad on 29 January 2007 prior to their friendly against Denmark
in London, and then received his first full call up to the senior team for their match against Uruguay
on 2 June 2007. Federici was also selected to play for Australia at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, producing three brilliant matches that had many praising him as the goalkeeper of the tournament.
His first cap came just before the 2010 World Cup
against New Zealand, and he was backup to Mark Schwarzer
for Australia
as an unused substitute for all three of their group games. He also had the option of playing for Marcello Lippi's Italy side due to his Italian ancestry.
On 11 October 2011, Federici started in a World Cup Qualifier match against Oman
where he made a great save from a free kick from Ahmed Mubarak
. Australia went on to win 3-0.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n football (soccer) player who plays as a goalkeeper for Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
and has featured for the Australian national team.
Club career
Federici started his career in HuskissonHuskisson, New South Wales
Huskisson is a town in New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven, on the shores of Jervis Bay. It is 24 km south-east of Nowra.Situated alongside Currambene Creek which serves also as an anchorage and fishing port...
Soccer Club, south-east of Nowra, and was part of the Australian Institute for Sport before making the move at 17 to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
to pursue a dream to play in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Federici had trials at Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
and Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
before a trial at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
led to him signing on a non-contract basis in February 2003 for the remainder of the season. After a season at Italian club Torres, he returned to England, undergoing a trial at Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
but failing to earn a deal.
He signed for Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in January 2005 on non-contract terms, and was quickly loaned out to Maidenhead. He spent the second half of the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season on loan at Carshalton Athletic
Carshalton Athletic F.C.
Carshalton Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton, London. They currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and are based at the War Memorial Sports Ground.-Early years:...
.
Federici signed his first professional contract for Reading in the summer of 2006, and in a subsequent pre-season friendly match on 15 July, scored the only goal of the game against Bromley
Bromley F.C.
Bromley Football Club are an English football club based in Bromley, in Greater London, England. They currently play in the Conference South, and play their home matches at Hayes Lane.-Early years:...
, having been played as a makeshift striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He joined Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
on a loan deal on 29 August 2006, but was recalled on 27 October without making a first team appearance.
On 12 March 2007, Federici signed a two year contract with Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
to keep him at the club until the end of the 2008–09 season. On 17 February 2007 a "second string" Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
side unexpectedly drew 1–1 with Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
during an FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
5th Round tie at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
, with the young Aussie keeper making some fine saves in a memorable game for the club. For this performance, he was named the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the 5th Round. However, in the replay on 27 February, Federici had a night to generally forget as Reading conceded three goals in the first six minutes.
Federici made his league debut in Reading's
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
1–0 defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
on 1 April 2007, where he came on as a substitute at half time due to a hip injury to first choice 'keeper Marcus Hahnemann
Marcus Hahnemann
Marcus Stephen Hahnemann is an American international soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Everton.Graduating out of Seattle Pacific University, he played for the Seattle Sounders between 1994 and 1996. Between 1997 and 1999 he turned out for the Colorado Rapids, signing with English club...
. Federici again featured as a half time substitute during a 3–3 draw at Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
after Marcus Hahnemann had injured his hand.
Federici joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on a month's loan on 25 September 2008, making his debut in a 3–0 victory over Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
the following day. The loan was extended for a further month in October, the keeper eventually returning to Reading after making 10 appearances for Southend.
In December, shortly after returning from his loan spell, Federici signed a contract extension, keeping him with the club until the summer of 2011. During December, Federici also started a run of first team appearances for Reading, due to a calf injury sustained by long time first-choice stopper Marcus Hahnemann
Marcus Hahnemann
Marcus Stephen Hahnemann is an American international soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Everton.Graduating out of Seattle Pacific University, he played for the Seattle Sounders between 1994 and 1996. Between 1997 and 1999 he turned out for the Colorado Rapids, signing with English club...
against Blackpool, keeping the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
goalkeeper out for several weeks. After coming on as a late substitute in that game, Federici went on to make his full league debut between the posts against Norwich City, drawing praise from manager Steve Coppell
Steve Coppell
Stephen James "Steve" Coppell is an English former footballer and manager, currently without a club.As a player, he was a highly regarded right winger known for his speed and work rate. He won domestic honours with Manchester United and represented England at the World Cup...
for his performance. On 26 December 2008, Federici scored a 96th minute goal from a rebound after Michael Duberry
Michael Duberry
Michael Wayne Duberry is an English footballer who plays for League Two club Oxford United. He started his career with Premier League side Chelsea and also played for Leeds United, Reading, Stoke City, Bournemouth and St...
had a header cleared off the line from a Stephen Hunt corner, to give Reading a late equaliser in their 1–1 draw against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
.
For the new 2009–10 season Federici was given the Number 1 jersey after Marcus Hahnemann was released. He produced "two of the best saves" of his career in the Championship match against Swansea
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on 18 August 2009, saving a penalty and two close range shots in a match which Reading drew 0–0.
International career
Federici played for the Australia U20Australia national under-20 football team
The Australia national under-20 association football team, more commonly known as the Young Socceroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 20 or youth football competitions....
team, the 'Young Socceroos', in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
. He was invited to a training session with the senior Australia
Australia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
squad on 29 January 2007 prior to their friendly against Denmark
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
in London, and then received his first full call up to the senior team for their match against Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
on 2 June 2007. Federici was also selected to play for Australia at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, producing three brilliant matches that had many praising him as the goalkeeper of the tournament.
His first cap came just before the 2010 World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
against New Zealand, and he was backup to Mark Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer OAM is an Australian association football player who plays as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Premier League club Fulham. He rose to prominence during his time at North-East England football club Middlesbrough...
for Australia
Australia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
as an unused substitute for all three of their group games. He also had the option of playing for Marcello Lippi's Italy side due to his Italian ancestry.
On 11 October 2011, Federici started in a World Cup Qualifier match against Oman
Oman national football team
The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
where he made a great save from a free kick from Ahmed Mubarak
Ahmed Mubarak
Ahmed Mubarak, full name Ahmed bin Mubarak bin Obaid Al Mahaijri , is an Omani football midfielder. He currently plays for Al Naser...
. Australia went on to win 3-0.
Club
Statistics accurate as of 21 August 2011| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Maidenhead United Maidenhead United F.C. Maidenhead United Football Club is an English football club in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The club was founded in 1870 and moved to their current ground at York Road the following year... (loan) |
2004–05 | Conference South Football Conference The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional... |
15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Northwood Northwood F.C. Northwood F.C. is an English football club based in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. They play their home games at Northwood Park Stadium... (loan) |
2005–06 Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
Southern League Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carshalton Athletic Carshalton Athletic F.C. Carshalton Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton, London. They currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and are based at the War Memorial Sports Ground.-Early years:... (loan) |
2005–06 | Conference South Football Conference The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional... |
25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... (loan) |
2008–09 The Football League 2008-09 The Football League 2008–09, titled the Coca-Cola Football League, was the 109th completed season of the Football League. It began in August 2008 and concluded in May 2009, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Loan total | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | ||
| Reading Reading F.C. Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship... |
2004–05 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005–06 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 FA Premier League 2006-07 The 2006–07 FA Premier League was the fifteenth season of the FA Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The season started on 19 August 2006 and concluded on 13 May 2007.... |
Premier League FA Premier League 2006-07 The 2006–07 FA Premier League was the fifteenth season of the FA Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The season started on 19 August 2006 and concluded on 13 May 2007.... |
2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 The Football League 2008-09 The Football League 2008–09, titled the Coca-Cola Football League, was the 109th completed season of the Football League. It began in August 2008 and concluded in May 2009, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2009–10 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
46 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Football League The Football League 2011–12, called the Npower Football League, is the 112th season of the Football League. It began in August 2011 and will conclude in May 2012, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Reading total | 111 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 165 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 1 | ||
External links
- Adam Federici profile at readingfc.co.uk
- FFA – Socceroo profile
- OzFootball profile