Name Joseph Chiara Playing position Role Football player | Years Team Height 1.85 m 2011–2012 Krylia Sovetov Samara Position Midfielder | |
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Full name Joseph William Anthony Di Chiara Date of birth (1992-01-30) January 30, 1992 (age 23) | ||
Joseph Di Chiara Lithuania 2017-2018
2016 League1 Ontario Men's Division Final Joseph Di Chiara Interview
Joseph William Anthony Di Chiara (born January 30, 1992) is a Canadian professional football player who plays for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.
Contents
- Joseph Di Chiara Lithuania 2017 2018
- 2016 League1 Ontario Mens Division Final Joseph Di Chiara Interview
- Club Career
- Russia
- Canada
- Kazakhstan
- Return to Canada
- International
- References
Club Career
In 2010, he began his career with the York Region Shooters in the Canadian Soccer League, and in 2011 was signed by Krylia Sovetov Samara.
Russia
Di Chiara made his Russian Premier League debut for Krylia Sovetov Samara on 18 June 2011 in a game against FC Terek Grozny.
Canada
Di Chiara returned to North America in 2014 to play in the newly-formed League1 Ontario with the Vaughan Azzuri. He was named L1O Cup MVP during the season, after Vaughan captured the cup, defeating Sigma FC in the final.
Kazakhstan
In February 2015 he signed with Kazakhstan Premier League side Okzhetpes. He made his debut against Astana on March 7. Di Chiara left Okzhetpes on 1 July 2015.
Return to Canada
Di Chiara returned once again to Vaughan Azzurri for the 2015 and 2016 League1 Ontario seasons. With the Azzuri, Di Chiara won the 2016 League Cup and 2016 League title. Unfortunately, Di Chiara missed the first leg of the 2016 Inter-Provincial Cup game against the Quebec DIII Champions due to his second-cousin's wedding. He missed the second leg due to an all-inclusive trip he had planned since July.
International
Di Chiara was called up to the Canadian senior team on September 26, 2011, for Canada's games in the second round of CONCACAF 2014 World Cup Qualification.