# Giancarlo Gallifuoco

Giancarlo Gallifuoco (born 12 January 1994) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City.
Born in Sydney, Gallifuoco played under 23's football for Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City before making his professional debut for Melbourne Victory in 2015. In 2016, he returned to England to play for Torquay United. In July 2017, Gallifuoco signed for Dover Athletic. In the Summer of 2018, Gallifuoco joined Serie C side FC Rieti where he remained until December 2018.

## Club career
### Tottenham Hotspur

Gallifuoco signed a 2+1⁄2-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur in February 2012. In his first season with the club he became a regular in the Tottenham under-21 side, alongside fellow Australian Massimo Luongo. He also experienced first-team football in a friendly win over Enfield Town in August 2013.

### Swansea City

In August 2014, Gallifuoco signed a one-year deal with Swansea City. He played predominately with the under-21 side, including victory in the 2014–15 Professional U21 Development League 2. Gallifuoco was released by Swansea at the end of the 2014–15 season.

### Melbourne Victory

Gallifuoco next returned to Australia, joining A-League side Melbourne Victory in September 2015. He made his senior competitive debut one month later, in a win over Hume City in the semifinals of the 2015 FFA Cup. He left the Victory at the end of the season seeking more game time, after only limited first-team opportunities (six appearances across all competitions).

### Torquay United

Gallifuoco then returned to England, signing with National League side Torquay United in August 2016, Gallifuoco played a pivotal role in their survival in the league with 35 starts and 3 goals.

### Dover Athletic

In July 2017 Gallifuoco moved to rival National League side Dover Athletic on a one-season deal. He made his debut in a 1–0 away victory to Hartlepool United on 5 August 2017. He scored his first goal in a 2–0 away victory over Aldershot Town meeting a near-post cross from Nortei Nortey following a short-corner, diverting his header into the far-bottom corner.

### FC Rieti

Gallifuoco joined Serie C outfit F.C. Rieti at the start of the 2018–2019 season, before departing on 23 December 2018 citing personal reasons.

### Western Sydney Wanderers

In March 2019, Gallifuoco returned to Australia, signing with A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers as an injury replacement player. He made his debut for the Wanderers as a late substitute in their 4–1 win over Brisbane Roar FC on 8 March 2019. He was released by the club in May 2019.

### Central Coast Mariners

In May 2019, Gallifuoco was signed by Central Coast Mariners. He was released on the deadline day of the January transfer window.

### Return to Melbourne Victory

On 2 February 2020, Gallifuoco rejoined Melbourne Victory for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.

### Kuala Lumpur City

Gallifuoco joined Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City in February 2021. He was part of the team that won the 2021 Malaysia Cup.

## Career statistics

    As of 2 April 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Melbourne Victory | 2015–16 | A-League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Torquay United | 2016–17 | National League | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 3 |
| Dover Athletic | 2017–18 | National League | 45 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 50 | 5 |
| Rieti | 2018–19 | Serie C | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 2018–19 | A-League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 2019–20 | A-League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Melbourne Victory | 2019–20 | A-League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kuala Lumpur City | 2021 | Malaysia Super League | 21 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Kuala Lumpur City | 2022 | Malaysia Super League | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Kuala Lumpur City | 2023 | Malaysia Super League | 21 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Kuala Lumpur City | Total | Total | 62 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 94 | 4 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 181 | 13 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 229 | 13 |
* ↑ Appearances in AFC Champions League
* ↑ Appearance in FA Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in FA Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in Coppa Italia Serie C
* ↑ Appearances in AFC Champions League
* ↑ Appearances in Malaysia Cup
* ↑ Appearances in Malaysia FA Cup/Malaysia Cup
* ↑ Appearances in Malaysia Charity Cup/AFC Cup

## Honours
### Club

Swansea City
* Professional Development League 2: 2014–15
Kuala Lumpur City
* Malaysia FA Cup runners-up: 2023
* Malaysia Cup: 2021
* AFC Cup runners-up: 2022