Introduction
Paul David Izzo ([ˈpul ˈitsˈɔ]; born 6 January 1995) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League.
Izzo played youth football at the Australian Institute of Sport before making his professional debut for Adelaide United. In 2015, he joined Central Coast Mariners before returning to Adelaide United in 2017.
He has appeared numerous times for the Australian under-20 side.
In 2018/19 season Paul’s performance in the finals series was lauded as outstanding, including a valiant effort against Perth Glory which saw him save three separate penalties during a sudden death shootout and rose his name further into Socceroos contention.
Paul is an avid Collingwood Football Club supporter.
Club career
Adelaide United
Izzo made his professional debut against the Central Coast Mariners away at Bluetongue Stadium on 1 December 2012, replacing Eugene Galeković who was unavailable as a result of international duties. His first home game appearance for Adelaide United was against Melbourne Victory on 7 December 2012.
Central Coast Mariners
Izzo was released by Adelaide United on 8 July 2015, and subsequently signed with the Mariners for two years.
Return to Adelaide United
In April 2017, Izzo returned to hometown club Adelaide United on a three-year contract.
International career
Izzo represented Australia at U20 level at the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship in United Arab Emirates.
Career statistics
- As of 11 November 2017
| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | International | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Adelaide United | 2011–12 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012–13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Central Coast Mariners | 2015–16 | A-League | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Total | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
| Adelaide United | 2017–18 | A-League | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Total | 56 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 104 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | ||
Honours
Club
- Adelaide United
- FFA Cup: 2014, 2018, 2019
Individual
- Central Coast Mariners Player of the Year: 2016–17