Biography and Career
When growing up in Melbourne, Australia Sam's Italian-born father Vittorio encouraged him to get involved with soccer from an early age and Sam became the youngest player ever to sign up with the Australian premier league team Brunswick Juventus. He played as well for Heidelberg soccer club in Melbourne.
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