11 Facts About Nick Rizzo

Nicholas Anthony Rizzo was born on 9 June 1979 and is an Australian former footballer.

Nick Rizzo began his career in England with Liverpool he made his professional debut for Crystal Palace where he featured in the Division 1.

Nick Rizzo then moved to Italy and played with Ternana, AC Ancona and AC Prato before returning to England with Milton Keynes Dons, Grimsby Town and Chesterfield.

Nick Rizzo has since played in his native land for Perth Glory, Central Coast Mariners and APIA Leichhardt Tigers.

Nick Rizzo was then lured to Crystal Palace by Terry Venables for two seasons and featured in 36 league games before moving to Italian Serie B side Ternana in 2000.

Nick Rizzo is a lively and tricky player, known for his crossing and readiness to shoot on sight as well as his hard work and discipline.

The summer of 2006 was not the best of times for Nick Rizzo, who featured in the Dons' first pre-season game against Derby County but suffered with injury later in the season before going on loan to league two side Grimsby Town and then league one side Chesterfield in 2007.

Nick Rizzo then signed a two-year contract with Perth Glory on 19 May 2007, and made his debut on 26 August 2007, coming on in the 69th minute for Naum Sekulovski in a game against the Newcastle Jets.

Nick Rizzo was not offered a new contract at Perth Glory, and went on to sign a short-term deal for the Central Coast Mariners to play in their AFC Champions League campaign.

Nick Rizzo went on to play for APIA Leichhardt Tigers until 2011.

Nick Rizzo played in the 2000 Olympics for the Australian U23 team which failed to go past the group stages.