Adam Federici

Adam Federici

Federici in 2008
Personal information
Full name Adam Jay Gogic Federici[1]
Date of birth (1985-01-31) 31 January 1985
Place of birth Nowra, Australia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Bournemouth
Number 23
Youth career
Huskisson Seagulls
NSWIS
2002 AIS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2003–2004 Torres ? (?)
2005–2015 Reading 209 (1)
2005 → Maidenhead United (loan) 15 (0)
2005–2006 → Northwood (loan) 4 (0)
2005–2006 → Carshalton Athletic (loan) 25 (0)
2006 → Bristol City (loan) 0 (0)
2008 → Southend United (loan) 10 (0)
2015– Bournemouth 5 (0)
National team‡
2004–2005 Australia U-20 5 (0)
2008 Australia U-23 5 (0)
2010– Australia 18[3] (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 November 2015.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 30 January 2016

Adam Jay Gogic Federici (born 31 January 1985) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for English club Bournemouth and the Australia national team.

Federici began his senior career at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2003, but was only there briefly and soon switched to Torres. After a reasonably successful season for the Italian side, he joined Reading in 2005, and, following loan spells at Maidenhead United, Northwood and Carshalton Athletic, turned fully professional in 2006. A brief loan spell to Bristol City followed, before Federici made his Reading debut during the 2006–07 season. However, he was still unable to dislodge Marcus Hahnemann from the starting position, and remained second choice, even going on loan to Southend United in 2008. However, after this loan spell, an injury to Hahnemann gave Federici a prolonged run in the team, and he remained first choice for several seasons.

Club career

Federici started his career in Huskisson football Club, south-east of Nowra, and was part of the Australian Institute for Sport before moving to England at the age of 17.

Federici had trials at Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers before a trial at Wolverhampton Wanderers led to him signing on a non-contract basis in February 2003 for the remainder of the season.[4] After a season at Italian club Torres, he returned to England, undergoing a trial at Leeds United but failing to earn a deal.

He signed for Reading in January 2005 on non-contract terms, and was quickly loaned out to Maidenhead. He spent the second half of the 2005–06 season on loan at Carshalton Athletic. Federici signed his first professional contract for Reading in the summer of 2006, and in a subsequent pre-season friendly match on 15 July, scored the only goal of the game against Bromley, having been played as a makeshift striker.[5] He joined Bristol City on a loan deal on 29 August 2006, but was recalled on 27 October without making a first team appearance.

On 12 March 2007, Federici signed a two-year contract with Reading to keep him at the club until the end of the 2008–09 season.[6] On 17 February 2007 a "second string" Reading side unexpectedly drew 1–1 with Manchester United during an FA Cup 5th Round tie at Old Trafford, with the young Aussie keeper making some fine saves in a memorable game for the club.[7] For this performance, he was named the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the 5th Round.[8] However, in the replay on 27 February, Federici had a night to generally forget as Reading conceded three goals in the first six minutes.

Federici made his league debut in Reading's 1–0 defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur on 1 April 2007, where he came on as a substitute at half time due to a hip injury to first choice goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.[9] Federici again featured as a half time substitute during a 3–3 draw at Blackburn Rovers after Marcus Hahnemann had injured his hand.

Federici in 2008.

Federici joined League One side Southend United on a month's loan on 25 September 2008,[10] making his debut in a 3–0 victory over Leyton Orient the following day.[11] The loan was extended for a further month in October,[12] the keeper eventually returning to Reading after making 10 appearances for Southend.[13]

In December, shortly after returning from his loan spell, Federici signed a contract extension, keeping him with the club until the summer of 2011.[14] During December, Federici also started a run of first team appearances for Reading, due to a calf injury sustained by longtime first-choice stopper Marcus Hahnemann against Blackpool, keeping the American goalkeeper out for several weeks.[15] After coming on as a late substitute in that game, Federici went on to make his full league debut between the posts against Norwich City, drawing praise from manager Steve Coppell for his performance.[16] On 26 December 2008, Federici scored a 96th-minute goal from a rebound after Michael Duberry had a header cleared off the line from a Stephen Hunt corner, to give Reading a late equaliser in their 1–1 draw against Cardiff City.[17]

For the new 2009–10 season Federici was given the Number 1 jersey after Marcus Hahnemann was released. He produced "two of the best saves" of his career in the Championship match against Swansea on 18 August 2009, saving a penalty and two close range shots in a match which Reading drew 0–0.[18]

Federici was a key part of the Reading side that reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 2015, the first time Reading had reached the last four since 1927. In the semi-final, after making important saves throughout the match, Federici was at fault for Arsenal's extra-time winner from Alexis Sánchez as he allowed the shot to slip out of his hands and between his legs. Reading boss Steve Clarke defended and praised Federici after the match, saying they would not have even reached that stage without his efforts.[19]

On 27 May 2015, Federici signed for Bournemouth on a free transfer after his contract expired at Reading.[20]

International career

Federici played for the Australia U20 team, the 'Young Socceroos', in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He was invited to a training session with the senior Australia squad on 29 January 2007 prior to their friendly against Denmark in London,[21] and then received his first full call up to the senior team for their match against Uruguay on 2 June 2007.[22] Federici was also selected to play for Australia at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

His first cap came just before the 2010 World Cup against New Zealand, and he was backup to Mark Schwarzer for Australia as an unused substitute for all three of their group games. He also had the option of playing for Marcello Lippi's Italy side due to his Italian ancestry.[23] On 11 October 2011, Federici started in a World Cup Qualifier match against Oman where he made a great save from a free kick from Ahmed Mubarak. Australia went on to win 3–0.

Career statistics

As of match played 29 November 2015.[24]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2002–03 First Division 00000000 00
Torres 2003–04 Serie C1 ????—?? ??
Reading 2004–05 Championship 000000— 00
2006–07 Premier League 204000— 60
2007–08 Premier League 002020— 40
2008–09 Championship 151102000 181
2009–10 Championship 4606000— 520
2010–11 Championship 34020003[lower-alpha 1]0 390
2011–12 Championship 4601000— 470
2012–13 Premier League 2103020— 260
2013–14 Championship 201010— 40
2014–15 Championship 4305010— 490
Bournemouth2015–16 Premier League 500030— 80
Total 214125011030 2531
Maidenhead United (loan) 2004–05[25] Conference South 15000—00 150
Northwood (loan) 2005–06[26] Southern Premier 4000—1[lower-alpha 2]0 50
Carshalton Athletic (loan) 2005–06[27] Conference South 25000—7[lower-alpha 3]0 320
Bristol City (loan) 2006–07 League One 00000000 00
Southend United (loan) 2008–09 League One 100000000 100
Career total 2681250110110 3151
  1. ↑ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
  2. ↑ Appearance in the Middlesex Charity Cup
  3. ↑ Four appearances in the FA Trophy and three appearances in the Surrey Senior Cup

International statistics

As of 17 November 2015[28]
Australia national team
YearAppsGoals
201030
201130
201210
201310
201410
201560
Total150

Honours

Club

Reading

Country

Australia

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "The Football League Retained List". The Football League. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Adam Federici". afcb.co.uk. AFC Bournemouth. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Adam Federici". socceroos.com.au. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Keeper looking to impress". Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. 26 February 2003.
  5. ↑ "Goalkeeper Adam Federici scores the only goal in friendly victory over Bromley!". Reading F.C. 15 July 2006. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
  6. ↑ "Federici signs new two-year contract". Reading F.C. 12 March 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
  7. ↑ "Aussie keeper stalls ManU charge". The Age (Melbourne). 18 February 2007. Archived from the original on 19 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
  8. ↑ "Federici is handed FA Cup award". BBC Sport. 26 February 2007. Archived from the original on 1 March 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-26.
  9. ↑ "Highly controversial penalty decision gives Spurs a narrow victory". Reading F.C. 1 April 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
  10. ↑ "Reading loan Federici to Southend". BBC Sport. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  11. ↑ "Southend 3–0 Leyton Orient". BBC Sport. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  12. ↑ "Federici extends Southend loan". Reading F.C. 23 October 2008. Archived from the original on 27 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  13. ↑ "Federici back after successful loan". Reading F.C. 24 November 2008. Archived from the original on 13 January 2009. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  14. ↑ "Federici signs new contract". Reading F.C. 11 December 2008. Archived from the original on 14 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  15. ↑ "It has been a long road for Federici". getbracknell.co.uk. 16 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
  16. ↑ "High praise for 'keeper Federici". Reading F.C. 11 December 2008. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  17. ↑ "Reading vs Cardiff City". Reading. 26 December 2008. Archived from the original on 27 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
  18. ↑ "Fed: Two of my best-ever saves". Reading. 18 August 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  19. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32261616
  20. ↑ "Adam Federici: Bournemouth sign Reading goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  21. ↑ "Federici receives full Australia call-up following very impressive performances". Reading F.C. 29 January 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
  22. ↑ "Federici gets his first ever Australia call-up as Golbourne scores unlucky OG". Reading F.C. 18 May 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-18.
  23. ↑ "Reading's Federici claims Italy contact". ESPN Soccernet. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
  24. ↑ "Adam Federici career statistics". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  25. ↑ "Maidenhead United Past Players". Maidenhead United F.C. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
    "Player details 2004–05: Adam Federici". SoccerFacts UK. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  26. ↑ "Players A–Z: Adam Federici". Northwood F.C. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
    "Uxbridge 1 Northwood 0". Northwood F.C. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  27. ↑ "Player details 2005–06: Adam Federici". SoccerFacts UK. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
    "2005–06 First team stats". Carshalton Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 21 June 2006. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
    "2005–06 First team fixtures". Carshalton Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 30 April 2006. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  28. ↑ "Adam Federici". National Football Teams. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  29. ↑ "Federici wins fans' Player of the Year award". Reading F.C. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.

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