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Marco Micaletto (born 19 January 1996) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Columbus Crew 2 in MLS Next Pro.

Marco Micaletto

Personal information
Date of birth	(1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 (age 26)
Place of birth	Rome, Italy
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Columbus Crew 2
Number	22
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2017	Young Harris Mountain Lions	57	(21)
2018	Akron Zips	24	(1)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	Charlotte Eagles	13	(5)
2017	Reading United	7	(1)
2018–2022	South Georgia Tormenta	81	(26)
2022–	Columbus Crew 2	23	(8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 September 2022

Early life and career

Born in Italy, Micaletto grew up in England and attended Bradfield College.[1] Micaletto moved to the United States to play NCAA Division II college soccer for the Young Harris Mountain Lions.[2] He played 57 games and scored 21 goals for the team before graduating.[3] After graduating, Micaletto transferred to play for the Akron Zips.[2] He played one season for the Zips, making 24 appearances and scoring one goal for the team.[4] During his college career helped his teams win a Division II Peach Belt Conference Championship and a Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.[2]

Micaletto played for three USL League Two teams, Charlotte Eagles, Reading United, and South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Professional career

Tormenta FC

After one season with Tormenta FC, Micaletto turned professional with the club in their first season with USL League One.[2] After three seasons with the club at a professional level, Micaletto made over 70 appearances and scored over 20 goals.[5]

After four seasons with South Georgia Tormenta, Micaletto joined MLS Next Pro club Columbus Crew 2 for an undisclosed fee in February 2022.[6]

Columbus Crew 2

On February 25, 2022 it was announced that Micaletto had joined the Columbus Crew organization and Columbus Crew 2.[7] He was named the first ever captain of the reserve side.[8] Micaletto made his debut for the organization in a 2–0 loss for Crew 2 against Inter Miami CF II.

Professional statistics

As of April 20, 2022[9]

Team	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Div	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
South Georgia Tormenta	2019	USL League One	27	8	1	0	0	0	28	8
	2020		15	3	–		0	0	15	3
	2021		28	11	–		0	0	28	11
	Total		70	22	1	0	0	0	71	22
Columbus Crew 2	2022	MLS Next Pro	23	8	–		0	0	23	8
Totals			93	30	1	0	0	0	94	30

References

External links

• Marco Micaletto at Soccerway
• Marco Micaletto at USL League One
• Profile at Akron Athletics

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