Ella Mastrantonio (born 22 January 1992) is an Australian

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currently playing for

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. She has previously played for Perth Glory,

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, and

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Club career

Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory

Mastrantonio made her professional debut for Perth Glory during the 2009 season. She then played for them and for

over eight seasons, including winning the

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championship with Melbourne Victory.

Western Sydney Wanderers

In November 2019, Mastrantonio joined

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Bristol City

On 30 June 2020, it was announced that Mastrantonio had joined

after spending over a decade playing in the Australian top-flight. She made her debut for the club in a 4–0 home loss to Everton in the FA WSL. Mastrantonio was released upon the expiration of her contract at the end of the

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season.

Lazio

In July 2021, Mastrantonio signed a two-year contract with Italian club

, following their promotion to the

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ahead of the 2021–22 season. She was the first Australian woman to join the club after consulting with the club's assistant coach Nicola Williams who had previously coached Perth Glory. Following poor form by the club, which included the dismissal of coach

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who had recruited Mastrantonio, she departed the club in December 2021 to try to find another club in Europe to play for and to increase her chances for an international call-up.

Pomigliano

In January 2022, Mastrantonio joined

club

Return to Perth Glory

In July 2022, Mastrantonio returned to Australia, signing a two-year contract with Perth Glory for her fourth stint with the club.

SKN St. Pölten

In August 2023, Mastrantonio left Australia once more, signing with Austrian champions

International career

Mastrantonio made her debut for Australia in June 2008 against Japan.

International goals

Career statistics

Club

''As of 20 February 2021.''

Honours

International

Australia *

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References

1992 births Australian women's soccer players Australian expatriate sportspeople in England Australian people of Italian descent Soccer players from Perth, Western Australia Living people Perth Glory FC (A-League Women) players Melbourne Victory FC (A-League Women) players Western Sydney Wanderers FC (A-League Women) players A-League Women players Australia women's international soccer players Women's association football midfielders Sportswomen from Western Australia {{Australia-women-footy-bio-stub