Western Sydney Wanderers FC are proud to announce the very first signing from the Wanderers Girls Academy to the Ninja A-League team: Rising star Nikkita Fazzari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 17-year-old midfielder\/winger has officially signed on for the upcoming season, marking a significant milestone for the club\u2019s pathway development program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her journey through the Wanderers Girls Academy has been marked by outstanding performances, including key goals in important matches and a host of accolades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notably, Fazzari was named the 2023 NSW Futsal Premier League Player of the Year and secured the Golden Boot in the U17s Girls Category, showcasing her prowess in both outdoor football and futsal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Internationally, Fazzari has represented Australia in the AFC Women\u2019s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, scoring five goals and helping secure Australia\u2019s qualification for the 2025 AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup. She finished the tournament as Australia\u2019s top scorer, highlighting her potential on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ninja A-League head coach Geoff Abrahams congratulated Nikkita. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is an exciting story for everyone involved in our Women\u2019s and Girls Programs. Nikkita is the first of many that will progress from our academy to our A-Leagues squad,\u201d said Abrahams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere will be a lot of proud academy coaches and staff, and I think everyone saw very early on the exciting talent that is Nikkita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe\u2019s made steps throughout the NPL season and we think the timing is right to bring her into the A-Leagues set-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe will be the first of a few players this season and many more in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nikkita Fazzari said she was grateful for the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cComing through the Wanderers Girls Academy gave me the perfect foundation to grow as a player and a person. I was lucky enough to train alongside the A-League Women\u2019s squad, and form day one, I was welcomed into a professional environment where I felt both supported and challenged,\u201d said Fazzari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat experience (with the A-Leagues team) really cemented my goal. This is where I want to be and I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to take this next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis season, I\u2019m focused on learning as much as I can from the experienced players around me and pushing myself both physically and mentally. I want to continue growing my game and contribute to the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo all the incredible Wanderers members and fans, your support makes me proud to play for this club and I can\u2019t wait to give everything for this badge.\u201d
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