
Gianfranco Facchineri, a Canadian centre-back, signed for Galway United on 5 December 2025 after making 47 appearances for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League, where he developed into a reliable and physically strong defender. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he came through youth systems including Vancouver Whitecaps’ academy and represented Canada at U-17 level before college soccer with the University of Windsor and turning professional in Canada. He is known for his pace, aerial ability and defensive versatility.
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Gianfranco Facchineri, a Canadian centre-back, signed for Galway United on 5 December 2025 after making 47 appearances for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League, where he developed into a reliable and physically strong defender. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he came through youth systems including Vancouver Whitecaps’ academy and represented Canada at U-17 level before college soccer with the University of Windsor and turning professional in Canada. He is known for his pace, aerial ability and defensive versatility.

Gianfranco Facchineri is kindly sponsored by Hatman of Ireland.
A self taught guitarist.
His sister also lives in Galway.
Studies History in the college of Windsor.



