Full name Fabio Castellano Playing position Years Team | Number 18 Height 1.86 m | |
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Date of birth (1998-03-13) 13 March 1998 (age 18) Current team F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892 (#18 / Midfielder) | ||
Fabio Castellano (born 13 March 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B side Pro Vercelli, on loan from Atalanta, and the Italy U19 national team.
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Atalanta
Fabio Castellano is an academy graduate of Atalanta F.C, having joined the club when he was just six years old. In 2014, he was the subject of great media coverage after he rejected offers from Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter, and A.C. Milan in order to remain with Atalanta.
Loan to Pro Vercelli
In July 2016, Serie B side Pro Vercelli confirmed the loan signing of Castellano. He made his debut for the club on 22 October, coming on as an 80th minute substituite for Simone Emmanuello in a 3-0 loss to Hellas Verona.
Italy national youth teams
Castellano has represented Italy across various youth levels. He made his debut for the Italy U18 side alongside Atalanta teammate Simone Mazzocchi on 13 August 2015 in a 0-0 draw with Bulgaria.