New ZealandCacace has won the OFC Nations Cup with New Zealand in 2024 and was named in the A-League All Stars squad. He also earned a move to European football, highlighting his development as a promising full-back.
Liberato Cacace is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a left-back. He began his senior career with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League before moving to Belgian club Sint-Truiden. Cacace has also represented the New Zealand national team, earning caps and gaining recognition for his performances.
Cacace is known for his pace, stamina, and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively from the left-back position. He is comfortable on the ball, often overlapping to deliver crosses into the box, while also being solid in one-on-one defensive situations. His tactical awareness and work rate make him a reliable option in both phases of play.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Championship | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 722 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 346 |
| 24/25 | Serie A | 33 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2231 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 429 |
| 24/25 | Italy Cup | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 485 |
| 23/24 | Serie A | 31 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1910 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 528 |
| 23/24 | Italy Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 22/23 | Serie A | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 581 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 476 |
| 22/23 | Italy Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 109 |
| 21/22 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | Serie A | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 464 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 21/22 | Croky Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Jupiler Pro League | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1483 |
| 2024 | OFC Nations Cup | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 390 |
| 2019 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| 2019 | U20 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 300 |
| 2018 | Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 2018 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 |
| 2017 | U17 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2017 | U17-OFC-Championship | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 20/21 | Croky Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | Jupiler Pro League | 27 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2424 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men | 24 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2151 |
| 19/20 | U23-OFC-Championship | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 288 |
| 18/19 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | A-League Men | 25 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2228 |
| 17/18 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1125 |
| 17/18 | A-League Men | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 552 |
| 16/17 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 470 |