Midfielder Nicolas Di Biase Joins FC Edmonton

Photo credit: Fernando Portugal

Di Biase, 27, joins the Eddies after competing in Spain and Bolivia for the past three seasons. Last year, the left-footed midfielder scored three goals in 29 appearances with Club Blooming of Liga de Futbol Profesional Boliviano (LFPB), Bolivia’s top flight of professional soccer. Di Biase spent the first two seasons of his professional career in Segunda B with clubs Zamora, Conquense, and Lucena.

“Once we got Nico’s signing nailed down, we were delighted,” FC Edmonton head coach Colin Miller said. “Nico is a quality player, I can already see that. He will add genuine quality, speed of play from the central area of the park, leadership, and maturity.”

Di Biase is the latest of several additions to the Eddies’ squad in recent weeks, which include fellow midfielders Ben Fisk and Pedro Galvao. Di Biase will be available for selection for tonight’s Eddies game against Puerto Rico FC.

“I think it’s a wonderful signing for us,” Miller said. “I think it’s a compliment to our club that we can attract players of Nico’s caliber and I think he will be a very, very strong addition to the squad.”