title: Fabien Dao Castellana
text: # Fabien Dao Castellana
  
  Fabien Dao Castellana (born 28 July 1993) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Born in Saint-Raphaël, Dao Castellana initially played for his local side Fréjus Saint-Raphaël as a youth player, before moving to Nice.
  
  He was the captain of the Nice under-19 team that won the 2011–12 edition of the Coupe Gambardella, the most prestigious youth cup competition in France. On 24 May 2012, he signed his first professional contract for a three-year deal. Dao Castellana made his professional debut on 11 August 2012 in a league match against Ajaccio.
  
  