Raphael Bove (born 5 March 1977) is an Italian Australian former professional football (soccer) player who represented Australia at international level.

Career

Bove was born in Cassino, Italy, and moved to Australia at a young age. He played his early football in Europe, appearing with teams including Dutch club SC Heerenveen and Scottish side Dundee United.

Raphael Bove

Bove was part of the Australian squad at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, making two substitute appearances. He made his full international debut in November 1998, when his 90th-minute substitute appearance in the friendly match against the United States made him the 442nd player to represent Australia. Hayden Foxe, who started the match, also made his debut in the 0–0 draw in San Jose.

Raphael Bove

References

External links

OzFootball profile

1977 births

Living people

People from Cassino

Australian people of Italian descent

Men's association football midfielders

Australian men's soccer players

Australian expatriate men's soccer players

Australia men's international soccer players

Italian men's footballers

National Soccer League (Australia) players

US Livorno 1915 players

Dundee United F.C. players

Sydney Olympic FC players

SC Heerenveen players

Eredivisie players

Scottish Premier League players

Expatriate men's footballers in the Netherlands

Expatriate men's footballers in Scotland

Australian expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands

Australian expatriate sportspeople in Scotland

Footballers from Lazio

Sportspeople from the Province of Frosinone

Raphael Bove