Giuseppe James "Joe" Iaciofano (born 10 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Royston Town.
Early life Born in Northampton, Iaciofano attended Northampton School for Boys.
Club career Northampton Town Iaciofano joined the Northampton Town academy in November 2009. He made his senior debut for the club as a 75th-minute substitute replacing fellow countryman Alex Revell in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United U23s in the EFL Trophy on 8 November 2016. Then on 13 December, he was handed an FA Cup debut (in Northampton's 1–0 away defeat to Stourbridge). Iaciofano entered the field in the 91st-minute, coming on in place of Jak McCourt. He came on in stoppage time to make his senior league debut in a 0–1 defeat away to Sheffield United on 31 December 2016. After returning from his work experience loan at neighbouring Corby Town; Iaciofano signed a professional contract with Northampton Town in the summer of 2017.
On 6 May 2019, Iaciofano was told by Northampton that they would not be extending his contract.
Corby Town (work experience) On 3 February 2017, Iaciofano joined semi-professional Northamptonshire-based side Corby Town of the Northern Premier League on a work experience basis to gain first-team experience.
Chesham United (loan) Having signed his first professional deal with Northampton Town in summer 2017, Iaciofano was loaned to semi-professional Buckinghamshire-based side Chesham United of the Southern League Premier Division.
Mansfield (loan) Iaciofano was loaned to Northern Premier League club AFC Mansfield in November 2018. On 4 January 2019, his loan was extended for a further month.
Banbury United (loan) Iaciofano was loaned to Southern Premier Division Central club Banbury United on 26 February 2019.Loan to Banbury United Iaciofano made his first appearance in a 1–1 draw against Redditch United and he scored his first goal in a 2–1 win over Needham Market.Banbury United player profile
He was one of 8 players released by Northampton at the end of the 2018–19 season; a further 3 were placed for sale.
St Albans City On 12 July 2019, Iaciofano joined National League South club St Albans City. 12 July 2019, nonleaguedaily.com He made his first appearance against Chippenham Town.Iaciofano's first appearance for St Albans 3 August 2019, stalbanscityfc.com On 6 August 2019, he scored his first goal for the Saints in a 1–1 draw against Dartford.Dartford 1–1 St Albans match report, 8 August 2019, dartfordfc.com
Havant & Waterlooville After being joint winner of the Golden Boot in the 2019–20 season, Iaciofano joined Havant & Waterlooville.
Oxford City In June 2021, Iaciofano joined National League South side Oxford City, after fellow striker James Roberts had gone the opposite direction.
In March 2023, he returned to Banbury United on an initial one-month loan, his second loan spell with the club across his career.
Hemel Hempstead Town On 30 June 2023, Iaciofano returned to the National League South following Oxford City's promotion, signing for Hemel Hempstead Town.
On 28 February 2025, he joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on loan, before returning to his home club for the last three games of the season.
Royston Town On 5 July 2025, Iaciofano joined Southern League Premier Division Central side Royston Town.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorthampton Town2016–17League One1010001Appearances in the EFL Trophy0302017–18League One00000010102018–19League One0000001010Total1010003050AFC Mansfield2018–19Northern Division One East111200—001112Banbury United (loan)2018–19Southern Premier Central8200—0082St Albans City2019–20National League South321532—103617Havant & Waterlooville2020–21 National League South12252—21195Oxford City2021–22National League South402211—3144242022–23National League South18610—21217Total58282100526531Banbury United (loan)2022–23National League North41——0041Career total136601150011315868
References
External links Profile on Northampton Town website
Official Twitter account