16 Facts About Danny Tiatto

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Daniele Amadeo Tiatto was born on 22 May 1973 and is an Australian former soccer player who played as a winger and left back,.

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Danny Tiatto notably played for Manchester City joining the club in 1998 whilst the club were playing in the third level of English football, he was promoted three times with City in his six years with the club and would go on to play in the Premier League for them.

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Danny Tiatto played in England for Leicester City and Stoke City, and took in spells in Europe with Salernitana and FC Baden.

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Danny Tiatto was capped 23 times by Australia scoring a single goal.

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Danny Tiatto commenced his senior career with Bulleen in the Victorian Premier League, eventually impressing enough to secure a move to the National Soccer League with Melbourne Knights.

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Danny Tiatto struggled to hold down a first team place during his first season at Manchester City, partially due to indiscipline.

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The next season was more successful for Danny Tiatto, making 35 appearances as Manchester City gained promotion to the Premiership.

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Danny Tiatto won Manchester City's Player of the Year award for the season.

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Injuries restricted appearances, with Danny Tiatto making just 13 starts in the final two years of his time at Manchester City.

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Danny Tiatto signed for Leicester City on a two-year deal in the summer of 2004, after his contract Manchester City expired.

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Usually employed as a left-winger for Leicester City, Danny Tiatto played anywhere down the left side, or in central midfield.

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Danny Tiatto was a firm favourite with Leicester City fans and he was voted Leicester's 2005 Player of the Season by supporters.

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However Danny Tiatto was cited after the match for serious conduct relating to an ugly incident with Adelaide United defender Richie Alagich, and received a two match suspension.

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Danny Tiatto later played for St Albans Saints and Werribee City.

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Danny Tiatto won 25 caps for the Australian national team before his retirement from international football in October 2005.

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Danny Tiatto represented Australia at under 23 level when he played at the 1996 Olympic Games.