Franco Lino

Returning to Melbourne Victory on loan from Norwegian club, FK Viking, young left-back Franco Lino is back in hometown in search for first-team minutes.

Joining the Victory Academy as a 12-year-old, Lino signed a scholarship contract at the beginning of the 2023/24 season and quickly caught eyes internationally.

Lino was sold to Viking in January 2024, joining up with former Victory striker Nicholas D’Agostino in Norway.

After spending 18 months gaining experience abroad and notably earning a call-up to the Australia U23 national team in late 2024, Lino has joined back with Victory ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Club Career
2023-24 Melbourne Victory (AUS)
2024-25 FK Viking (NOR)
2025- Melbourne Victory (loan) (AUS)

International Career
Australia: U23, U20 & U18