Alvin Ceccoli
Alvin Ceccoli is an Australian football player known for his defensive skills and contributions to the national team.
He began his professional career with Wollongong Wolves FC in 1995, where he played for four years.
Ceccoli had a brief stint with AEK Athens F.C. in 1999, marking his international club experience.
Biography
Early Life
Alvin Ceccoli is an Australian footballer known for his defensive prowess on the field. Born into a family of Sammarinese heritage, he began his football journey at the age of 21 when he joined the Wollongong Wolves in 1995. His early career in the National Soccer League (NSL) laid the foundation for his future successes, where he quickly became a key player for the Wolves.
Career
Ceccoli's career took off as he helped the Wollongong Wolves secure consecutive NSL Championships in the late 1990s. After a successful stint with the Wolves, he moved to Parramatta Power, where he reached the grand final in the 2003/04 season. His impressive performances caught the attention of Sydney FC, where he was one of seven players signed from the defunct NSL. At Sydney FC, Ceccoli experienced a career renaissance, earning national team recognition and his second cap against Bahrain in 2007. However, disagreements with the coaching staff led him to seek opportunities elsewhere.
In 2007, he transferred to Avispa Fukuoka in Japan, reuniting with former Sydney coach Pierre Littbarski. After a year in Japan, he returned to Australia, signing with Central Coast Mariners FC for the 2008 A-League season. Ceccoli's career also included a brief period with Adelaide United and Dapto Dandaloo Fury FC, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Ceccoli made significant contributions to the Australian national team, earning caps from 1998 to 2006. He was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the OFC Nations Cup in 1998. His legacy in Australian football is marked by his defensive skills and his role in the development of the A-League, where he played for multiple clubs and left a lasting impact on the game.
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Career & Clubs
Alvin Ceccoli is of Sammarinese heritage. Alvin started his National Soccer League (NSL) career at Wollongong Wolves in 1995 as a 21-year-old. He played 156 matches in the National Soccer League, punctuated by a short stint in Greece with AEK Athens. He won successive NSL Championships with Wollongong in 1998/99 and 1999/2000 before joining Parramatta Power, becoming part of the losing grand final side in 2003/04. He was one of seven players signed by Sydney FC from the defunct NSL. Ceccoli's first season at the glamour club was a rebirth for his career. Alvin not only became one of the strongest defenders in the league, but also earned his second national team cap against Bahrain in a qualifying match for the Asian Cup in 2007, as a reward for an excellent season with Sydney FC. During the second season with Sydney however, he had some disagreements with new coach Terry Butcher which soured his relationship with the club, and he sought a move elsewhere. A transfer to Japanese second division team Avispa Fukuoka allowed him to reunite with former Sydney coach Pierre Littbarski, and was formally released by Sydney on 16 January 2007. He spent close to a year at Avispa and was released at the end of the season. On 3 January 2008 Ceccoli signed a contract for the remainder of the A-League season with Central Coast Mariners FC as cover for Dean Heffernan, his contract running until after the 2008 Grand Final on 25 February. Ceccoli agreed on 20 January 2008 to sign with rival…
- Club
- Central Coast Mariners FC (2008–2008)
- Club
- Parramatta Power (2002–2004)
- Club
- Adelaide United Football Club (2008–2008)
- Club
- Wollongong Wolves FC (1999–2002)
- Club
- Wollongong Wolves FC (2004–2005)
- Club
- Dapto Dandaloo Fury FC (2008–)
- National team
- Australia
- Club
- Australia men's national soccer team (1998–2006)
- Club
- Wollongong Wolves FC (1995–1999)
- Club
- Avispa Fukuoka (2007–2007)
- Club
- Sydney FC (2005–2007)
- Club
- AEK Athens F.C. (1999–1999)
Legacy
Central Coast Mariners
A-League Premiership: 2007–2008 Sydney FC
A-League Championship: 2005–2006 Oceania Club Championship: 2004–2005 Wollongong Wolves
NSL Championship: 1999–2000, 2000–2001 Oceania Club Championship: 2000–2001 Australia
OFC Nations Cup: runner-up 1998
Clubs
- Dapto Dandaloo Fury FC2008current
- Wollongong Wolves FC1995–1999
- Australia men's national soccer team1998–2006
- AEK Athens F.C.1999–1999
- Wollongong Wolves FC1999–2002
- Parramatta Power2002–2004
- Wollongong Wolves FC2004–2005
- Sydney FC2005–2007
- Avispa Fukuoka2007–2007
- Adelaide United Football Club2008–2008
- Central Coast Mariners FC2008–2008
Played together with
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsAvispa Fukuoka · 2007–2007
- Adrian AlstonWollongong Wolves FC · 1984–1984
Adrian MierzejewskiSydney FC · 2017–2018
Ahmad ElrichCentral Coast Mariners FC · 2008–2010- Akishige KanedaAvispa Fukuoka · 2016
- Alen AvdićAvispa Fukuoka · 2002–2002
Alessandro Del PieroSydney FC · 2012–2014- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosAvispa Fukuoka · 2003–2007
Alex BrosqueSydney FC · 2006–2011- Alex BrosqueSydney FC · 2014
Alex GersbachSydney FC · 2014–2016
Alex WilkinsonCentral Coast Mariners FC · 2005–2011
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Identifiers & aliases
Alvin Ceccoli is an Australian footballer who played for three A-League clubs and was capped internationally for Australia.
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