Marco Rossi

After coming through the ranks of Parma in Italy, the defender made his first team debut at 18, before spending time on loan at clubs such as Bari and Sampdoria during his six season stint in the first team at Parma. After further spells at Cesena and Perugia Rossi joined Wellington at the start of the 2016/17 season. After 23 matches in his first season, the former Italy U21 defender will be looking to continue his defensive partnership with captain Andrew Durante this season. Rossi is the first Italian to play for Phoenix.