Fabio Vignaroli (born June 7, 1976) is an Italian former football

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who last played for the Maltese club

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Career

In January 2003, he accepted an offer from the newly promoted

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team Modena and made his top-flight début in a 0-2 home loss to

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on January 25, 2003. After six months without a club, in February 2007, he accepted an offer from the relegation-battling Serie B side Bari.

Scotland

In October 2008, Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock took Vignaroli on trial for a week. However, since Kilmarnock could not commit to the player until the January

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, Vignaroli then went on trial with fellow Scottish club Dundee F.C. Dundee caretaker manager Davie Farrell was hoping that Vignaroli could play as a trialist in their league game against

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. However, SFA rules forbid players from abroad to play as trialists.

Newcastle Jets

On February 8, 2009, the Newcastle Jets signed Vignaroli for a 6-month period, allowing the veteran to play for the club in the

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tournament. Vignaroli became the highest paid player in the history of the Newcastle Jets when the 33-year-old marquee player signed a 1-year contract worth over A$300,000. Unfortunately, Vignaroli was ruled out for the remainder of the 2009/2010 season after scans confirmed injuries to his right knee.

Italy return

In January 2011, he returned to Italy.

Mosta

Vignaroli joined

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side

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on January 23, 2013.

References

External links

Newcastle Jets profile
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