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10 Facts About Lewis Italiano

1.

Lewis Italiano moved to Inglewood United and, aged 18, gained his league debut in May 2008 against Floreat Athena.

2.

Lewis Italiano returned to Balcatta in 2011 and quickly became the clubs' first choice goalkeeper.

3.

Lewis Italiano signed with Wellington in June 2013 and was handed the number 20 shirt for the coming A-League season.

4.

In May 2016, Lewis Italiano joined ECU Joondalup on loan for the remainder of the NPL WA season to get more game-time.

5.

In September 2016, after ECU Joondalup lost to Inglewood United in the preliminary final, Lewis Italiano returned to Wellington Phoenix after playing 17 games with ECU Joondalup and keeping 10 clean-sheets.

6.

Lewis Italiano left the Phoenix in May 2017, joining National Premier Leagues Victoria side Bulleen Lions.

7.

Lewis Italiano returned to the Phoenix one month later on a new one-season contract after strong performances for Bulleen and the appointment of new Wellington coach Darije Kalezic.

8.

Lewis Italiano made five appearances in his first season for Newcastle while Moss was injured.

9.

Lewis Italiano then established himself as the Jets first choice goalkeeper after Moss suffered a long term injury the following season.

10.

On 31 August 2022, Lewis Italiano signed for Oakleigh Cannons for their 2022 Australia Cup game later that day under an emergency dispensation following injuries to other goalkeepers at the club.