Introduction
Giorgio Antonio Rasulo (born 23 January 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Milton Keynes Dons. Rasulo played for Milton Keynes Dons' academy before making his senior debut in 2012.
Club career
Rasulo's first club as a child was Bloxham Boys FC which he joined at the age of 9, before joining the academy at Milton Keynes Dons.} Rasulo quickly impressed and progressed through the academy and youth teams, being selected as captain for several age groups.}
Milton Keynes Dons
Rasulo made his debut for the Milton Keynes Dons senior team on 13 November 2012, in an FA Cup match against Cambridge City. His league debut followed on 27 April 2013 against Stevenage. Following this, Rasulo was among ten players to be offered an apprenticeships for next season.
Rasulo was given number 20 shirt for Dons' 2013–14 season and after making six appearance, on 9 May 2014, Rasulo signed his first professional contact with the club until at least June 2016.
Oxford United (loan)
In February 2015, he was loaned out to Oxford United for whom he made one substitute appearance before returning to his parent club. While at Oxford United, Rasulo was short-listed for LFE Apprentice of the Year for League One.
Aldershot Town (loan)
On 26 March 2015, Rasulo joined Aldershot Town on loan until the end of the season. Rasulo made his Aldershot Town debut on 6 April 2015, in a 2–0 win over Torquay United.
Oldham Athletic (loan)
In November 2015, Rasulo joined League One side Oldham Athletic on a youth loan deal. In January 2016, he returned to the Dons following the expiration of his youth loan deal with Oldham.
Aldershot Town (loan)
On 8 March 2016, Rasulo rejoined National League side Aldershot Town until the end of the 2015–16 season.
Rasulo scored his first professional senior goal on 5 April 2016 in a 3-4 home defeat to Grimsby Town.
Return to Milton Keynes Dons
Following the expiry of his loan with Aldershot Town, Rasulo returned to parent club Milton Keynes Dons.}
On 12 May 2016, it was announced that the club had extended Rasulo's contract after the club took up a one-year extension clause, keeping Rasulo at the club until the end of the 2016–17 season.
International career
Rasulo has represented England at under-16 for the first time in November 2012. Rasulo's England debut came in the Victory Shield where in the final minute Rasulo curled in a goal to win the game 1–0 against Scotland U16.
Rasulo then represented under-17 levels. Rasulo made his England U17 debut, in a 1–0 win over Faroe Islands U17.
Personal life
Born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, to an English mother and Italian father, Rasulo grew up supporting Serie A side Napoli.
Career statistics
- As of match played 8 November 2016
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2012–13 | League One | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | Championship | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2016–17 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Oxford United (loan) | 2014–15 | League Two | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Aldershot Town (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2015–16 | League One | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Aldershot Town (loan) | 2015–16 | National League | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 29 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | ||