Paul Trimboli


Paolo "Paul" Vincenzo Trimboli is a former Australian international football player and current Football Operations Manager at Melbourne Victory. Trimboli is of Italian ancestry and attended Xavier College, where he was a member of the First XI, and was captained by his brother.

Club career

He had a distinguished career with South Melbourne in the NSL. Trimboli twice won the award for best under 21 player, as well as twice winning the award for player of the season, the Johnny Warren Medal.

International career

He earned 48 caps with the Socceroos, marking his debut in 1988 against Fiji with a goal. His last international came in 2002 against Tahiti.

After retirement

In 2006, Trimboli was a commentator on SEN 1116's A-League and Victorian Premier League coverage. He is also employed in a marketing capacity by Puma. Trimboli has said that he would not enter the coaching arena as he would prefer to pursue other opportunities.
On 21 June 2011, he was appointed General Manager of Football at A-League club Brisbane Roar.
On 25 June 2012, Trimboli reunited with Ange Postecoglou to join Melbourne Victory as Football Operations Manager.

Honours

With Australia:
With South Melbourne FC:
Personal honours: