Western Sydney Wanderers have made a milestone announcement after rising star Nikkita Fazzari became the first signing from the club’s Girls Academy to the Ninja A-League team.
The trailblazing 17-year-old academy graduate has signed on for the 2025-26 season in an historic move in Western Sydney.
Fazzari – the 2023 NSW Futsal Premier League Player of the Year and Under-17 Golden Boot in winner – has impressed in the midst of the Wanderers’ debut season in NPLW NSW, scoring three goals.
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The highly-rated teenager has also represented Australia in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers, scoring five goals and helping secure the nation’s qualification for the 2025 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. She finished the tournament as Australia’s top scorer.
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“Coming through the Wanderers Girls Academy gave me the perfect foundation to grow as a player and a person. I was lucky enough to train alongside the A-League Women’s squad, and form day one, I was welcomed into a professional environment where I felt both supported and challenged,” said Fazzari.
“That experience (with the A-Leagues team) really cemented my goal. This is where I want to be and I’m grateful for the opportunity to take this next step.
“This season, I’m focused on learning as much as I can from the experienced players around me and pushing myself both physically and mentally. I want to continue growing my game and contribute to the team.
“To all the incredible Wanderers members and fans, your support makes me proud to play for this club and I can’t wait to give everything for this badge.”
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Fazzari’s promotion comes after the re-signings of Amy Chessari, Talia Younis and Ena Harada.
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“This is an exciting story for everyone involved in our Women’s and Girls Programs. Nikkita is the first of many that will progress from our academy to our A-Leagues squad,” said Ninja A-League head coach Geoff Abrahams, who is also youth technical director of the Wanderers Girls Academy.
“There will be a lot of proud academy coaches and staff, and I think everyone saw very early on the exciting talent that is Nikkita.
“She’s made steps throughout the NPL season and we think the timing is right to bring her into the A-Leagues set-up.
“She will be the first of a few players this season and many more in the future.”
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