16 Facts About Anthony Fontana

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Anthony Fontana was born on October 14,1999 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Eerste Divisie side PEC Zwolle.

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Anthony Fontana developed at the Philadelphia Union Academy and made his way through to Bethlehem Steel FC, the Philadelphia Union's second team as an academy player.

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Anthony Fontana made his professional debut against FC Cincinnati in July 2016 at 16 years of age.

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Anthony Fontana would go on to make 8 appearances for Steel during their inaugural season.

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The next season, Anthony Fontana saw an additional 11 appearances for Steel FC, and even earned an appearance for the Union during their summer friendly against Swansea City.

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On July 17,2017, Anthony Fontana signed a homegrown player contract with Philadelphia Union.

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Anthony Fontana became an active Union player on January 1,2018.

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On March 3,2018, Anthony Fontana made his debut for Philadelphia Union, starting in the season opener against New England Revolution.

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Anthony Fontana scored the opening goal of the season against the Revolution which was ultimately the game-winner.

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Anthony Fontana became the first Union homegrown player to score a brace when he came into the match as a substitute against the New England Revolution in September 2020.

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Anthony Fontana became a standout in the substitution role and finishing the 2020 season scoring six goals in 523 minutes of play, contributing the Union's first major trophy in the 2020 Supporters' Shield.

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Anthony Fontana's contract concluded at the end of the 2021 season finishing with 51 appearances and 12 goals for the Union.

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In February 2022, Anthony Fontana officially signed for Serie B club, Ascoli.

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On March 8,2023, Anthony Fontana signed with Eerste Divisie side PEC Zwolle on a deal until the end of the season.

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Anthony Fontana was born in the United States and is of Italian descent.

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Anthony Fontana has appeared in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship representing United States.