Daniel Alessi

Daniel Alessander Alessi (born 26 August 1997) is an Australian footballer who currently plays for Dandenong Thunder, where he plays as a defender.

Club career Western Sydney Wanderers Alessi joined the Western Sydney Wanderers on 13 October 2013 on a Youth League contract for the 2013–14 season. Alessi played his debut game in the senior team in the second Sydney derby of the season on 11 January 2014. He impressed the coach Tony Popovic and was selected for the round's team of the week. In May 2014 Alessi signed a professional contract, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2015–16 season.

Newcastle Jets Shortly after being released by the Western Sydney Wanderers, Alessi signed with the Newcastle Jets. On 19 February 2018, after not playing for the club, Alessi was released by Newcastle Jets to allow him to take up an opportunity at Manly United.

On 11 January 2020, Alessi joined Southern League Premier Division Central side Stratford Town, on dual registration from Hereford.

In February 2020, Alessi signed a permanent deal with Gosport Borough.

Alessi returned to Australia, signing with National Premier Leagues club Blacktown City in July 2020.

International career Alessi was called up to the Australia u-20's training squad in December 2013. In September, Alessi travelled to Vietnam for the 2014 AFF U-19 Youth Championship. Alessi was also selected for the 2014 AFC U-19 Championship in October.

Career statistics Club

Honours Club Western Sydney Wanderers AFC Champions League: 2014