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  Filippo Chillemi
Filippo Chillemi

Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Roswell, GA

High School:
Roswell

Height / Weight:
5-10 / 164

Position:
Midfield

Birthdate:
05/12/1982

AS A SENIOR: Saw limited playing time last season and was sidelined for a majority of the season with injuries • has been one of the team’s most improved players during his career • talented athlete with sound technical skills • displays a tremendous first touch with the ball and solid passing skills • looks to earn increased playing time.

AS A JUNIOR: Came off the bench in six of the 21 games • missed most of the season with injuries.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 16 contests and earned one start • started the second game of his career in Notre Dame’s 3-1 win at home against Georgetown • recorded his only assist of the season and second of his career in 2-0 victory over Virginia Tech as he assisted on first Irish goal of the game which was scored by Devon Prescod at the 34:59 mark of the contest • came off the bench in the first six games of the season • did not play in the Seton Hall, West Virginia or Providence contests • saw action in Notre Dame’s 1-0 win over Georgetown in BIG EAST Championship quarterfinals and in semifinal matchup with St. John’s • also played in NCAA tournament game versus Maryland.

AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 12 games during this rookie season and earned one start versus Syracuse • registered the first point of his career when he assisted on Justin Detter’s game-winning goal in 2-1 victory over Northwestern • had the assist along with teammate Erich Braun in the 2-1 Irish victory on the goal scored at the 47:40 mark of the contest.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Four-year letterwinner at Roswell • played with the U-17 National Team from 1997-99 • also was a member of the Olympic Development Program state team for six years • led both Roswell and his club team, United Quest, in assists • garnered all-conference, all-city, and all-state honors as a senior • copped MVP honors as a senior • selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas All-America team in 1999 • was invited to the Elite Soccer Program adidas Soccer Camp three times and was selected twice for Georgia All-Star Game • led Roswell to regional championship in his sophomore season and conference title his freshman year • has played in tournaments throughout Europe, Argentina and Jamaica • was named top player of both the Oliveri and Patti Cups in Sicily in 1999 • brother Salvatore played soccer at Mercer University • father Frank played soccer at Hartwick College • named to the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team for the 2002-03 school year • born May 12, 1982 • son of Frank and Angela Chillemi • enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters as a preprofessional and economics major.

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