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Angelo Carrozza
Born in Adelaide on May 26, 1975 to Italian immigrants Mario and Maria Carrozza. Parents originally from small towns near Benevento (Campolattaro and Circello) Angelo during his young years was a natural sportsman. Attending both Blair Athol Primary and Enfield Primary, Angelo excelled at Aussie Rules, Cricket and Soccer. It wasn't until highschool (Blackfriars) where Angelo turned to soccer more seriously and it wasn't long before a friend at school suggested he join his club as he clearly saw potential in this now 14 year old budding soccer star. Joining Salisbury United in the U15s in 1990 it took Angelo only 3 years to get his first team debut under coach Chris Manolev. His debut was against Adelaide Croatia (Raiders) FC and scored when another debutant and future Socceroo, Angelo Costanzo, squared to Carrozza to equalize. Carrozza's career was cut short after sustaining a serious knee injury on the eve of the Finals and whilst he returned to the game he suffered another setback tearing his ACL in the other knee at 21 years of age. He retired from the game.

Angelo stayed close to the game he very much loved and reconnected with the sport when son Izac turned 5 and brought him to Adelaide City FC, a club that Angelo supported during the National Soccer League days. Angelo spent a decade in various roles including Team Manager and on to Executive Leadership team supporting the running of the Junior campus at Unley. In 2023, Angelo was voted in as Adelaide City Chairman in June 2023.

Angelo is also serving on the board of South Australian Indigenous Football (SAIF) with Chairman Travis Dodd. In 2022, SAIF sent a team to compete in the First Nations Football Tournament held in Queensland. In their inaugural appearance, the team led by Captain/Coach Travis Dodd and Vice Captain, Fred Agius, made the Grand Final falling short to Central Qld Spirit 2-1 in the decider.

Angelo is a successful business owner. Since 2003, Angelo has owned and operated a successful clothing agency. Premier Lifestyle Agencies  some of the worlds largest brands on the planet throughout South Australia and Northern Territory and has also national retail exposure. In addition to the agency, Angelo also is the Managing Director of Redfox Mobile. This company was founded in 2006 and is a business telecommunications specialist in all facets of business communication.