Florent Indalecio

Born in Rhone-Alpes,[1] Indalecio began his career with the youth team of Saint-Étienne, but was released by the club at the age of 15 due to poor behaviour.[2] He then spent a number of unsuccessful trials at various clubs,[2] including in the United States.[3] A year later he was diagnosed with a tumour in his knee.[4] He worked in a factory,[5] whilst playing for amateur clubs Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Saint-Chamond and Hauts Lyonnais.[3][6]

He then moved to Sydney, Australia, where he played with amateur team Fraser Park FC from January 2020, combining playing with a job working in construction,[2] working as a bricklayer.[4] He learned English whilst working on the construction sites.[5] He made two competitive appearances for Fraser Park before the season ended due to COVID-19.[2]

He moved to England in March 2020 to stay with Allan Saint-Maximin, a friend from Saint-Étienne.[2] Following a trial with Newcastle United,[2] he signed a short-term contract with the club in October 2020.[7][8] Newcastle manager Steve Bruce said that Indalecio would initially play for the under-23 team, and had to "prove himself".[9][10] Indalecio said he would repay the faith shown in him by Newcastle.[5] Indalecio described it as his "second opportunity" in football.[4] He was released by Newcastle at the end of the season.[11]

After leaving Newcastle he signed for local non-league club Morpeth Town in October 2021,[12] making two Cup appearances for them that month.[13]

He returned to Australia in February 2022, signing for Dandenong Thunder.[14][15][16]