Fabio Castellano

Fabio Castellano (born 14 March 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie D club Fidelis Andria on loan from Imolese.

Fabio Castellano
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-03-14) 14 March 1998
Place of birth Milan, Italy
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Fidelis Andria
Number 4
Youth career
Atalanta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Atalanta 0 (0)
2016–2017 → Pro Vercelli (loan) 2 (0)
2017–2019 Ascoli 3 (0)
2018–2019 → Juve Stabia (loan) 10 (0)
2019–2021 Alessandria 39 (2)
2021 Livorno 17 (1)
2021–2022 Padova 0 (0)
2021–2022 → Pistoiese (loan) 26 (0)
2022– Imolese 11 (0)
2023– → Fidelis Andria (loan) 8 (1)
International career
2013 Italy U15 8 (0)
2013–2014 Italy U16 5 (0)
2014–2015 Italy U17 4 (0)
2015–2016 Italy U18 7 (0)
2016 Italy U19 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 April 2023

Castellano began his footballing career with Atalanta, who he joined at the age of six, but never played for the club at senior level, instead making his professional debut while on loan at Pro Vercelli before signing for Ascoli in 2017.

Club career

Atalanta

Fabio Castellano is an academy graduate of Atalanta F.C, having joined the club when he was just six years old.[1] In 2014, he was the subject of great media coverage after he rejected offers from Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter, and A.C. Milan in order to remain with Atalanta.[2]

Loan to Pro Vercelli

In July 2016, Serie B side Pro Vercelli confirmed the loan signing of Castellano.[3] He made his debut for the club on 22 October, coming on as an 80th minute substitute for Simone Emmanuello in a 3–0 loss to Hellas Verona.[4] In January 2017, reports circulated that Atalanta had reached an agreement with Juventus for the sale of Castellano, with the player to remain with Pro Vercelli for the remainder of the season. It was later revealed, however, that Atalanta and Juventus had failed to submit the requisite documents before the transfer market had closed.[5] His only other appearance, which also marked his first professional start, came on the final day of the season in a 2–1 defeat to Frosinone which saw Pro Vercelli end the campaign in 17th position, narrowly avoiding relegation.[6]

Ascoli

On 30 August 2017, Castellano signed for Serie B side Ascoli on a three-year contract.[7][8] He made his debut for the club on 17 March 2018, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 win over Ternana.[9]

Loan to Juve Stabia

On 29 August 2018, he joined Serie C club Juve Stabia on loan for the 2018–19 season.[10]

Alessandria

On 15 July 2019, he signed a 2-year contract with Serie C club Alessandria.[11]

Livorno

On 1 February 2021, he moved to Livorno.[12]

Pistoiese

On 25 August 2021 he joined Padova, and was loaned to Pistoiese.[13][14]

Loan to Fidelis Andria

On 31 January 2023, Castellano was loaned by Fidelis Andria.[15]

International career

Italy national youth teams

Castellano has represented Italy across various youth levels. He made his debut for the Italy U18 side alongside Atalanta teammate Simone Mazzocchi on 13 August 2015 in a 0–0 draw with Bulgaria.[16]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 9 October 2021 [17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
LeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pro Vercelli (loan) 2016–17 Serie B 20--20
Ascoli 2017–18 Serie B 30--30
Juve Stabia (loan) 2018–19 Serie C 80-3[lower-alpha 1]0110
Alessandria 2019–20 Serie C 220102[lower-alpha 2]0250
2020–21 Serie C 17220-192
Ttotal 1303020440
Livorno 2020–21 Serie C 171--171
Pistoiese (loan) 2021–22 Serie C 70--70
Career total 7633050843
  1. Two appearances in Coppa Italia Serie C, one appearance in Supercoppa di Serie C
  2. Appearance(s) in Coppa Italia Serie C

References
  1. Troise, Ciro (27 September 2016). "G Factor: Fabio Castellano, la promessa dell'Atalanta che ha detto no al Chelsea e al Manchester United". Gianluca DiMarzio (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. "Castellano, a centromediano slap for Longo". Info Vercelii 24 (in Italian). 16 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. "Calciomercato Pro Vercelli, Negro in prestito alla Pro Piacenza". Tuttosport (in Italian). 15 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. Nasi, Alessandro (22 October 2016). "L'Hellas Verona è troppo forte per la Pro: al Bentegodi finisce 3–0". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. Da Pozzo, Marco (1 January 2017). "Atalanta: mistero Castellano – Juventus. Ok Carnesecchi". Calcio News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  6. "La Mantia, Nono Sigillo Stagionale per un Bomber dal Grande Fiuto" (in Italian). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  7. "Fabio Castellano all'Ascoli". Atalanta Football Club (in Italian). 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  8. Tedeschi, Antonio (31 August 2017). "Ascoli Picchio, è ufficiale l'ingaggio di Fabio Castellano dall'Atalanta". Tutto Avellino (in Italian). Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  9. "Ascoli Ternana 2-1: Monachello tiene vivo il Picchio, tre punti d'oro" (in Italian). Prima Pagina. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  10. "SS JUVE STABIA Presi Venditti e Castellano dall'Ascoli" (in Italian). Juve Stabia. 29 August 2018.
  11. "INGAGGIATO CASTELLANO" (in Italian). Alessandria. 15 July 2019.
  12. "Tre nuovi acquisti del Livorno!" (in Italian). Livorno. 1 February 2021.
  13. "Fabio Castellano e Mattia Gennari sono calciatori della Pistoiese" (Press release) (in Italian). Pistoiese. 25 August 2021.
  14. "Fabio Castellano in prestito alla Pistoiese". Padova Calcio (in Italian). 25 August 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  15. "FIDELIS, SCAMBIO DI PRESTITI CON L'IMOLESE: IN EMILIA GIACOMO TULLI, IN PUGLIA FABIO CASTELLANO" (in Italian). Fidelis Andria. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  16. "L'Atalanta applaude i suoi Primavera. Castellano e Mazzocchi nell'Under 18". La Gazzetta Dello Sport (in Italian). 13 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  17. Fabio Castellano at Soccerway
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