Ethan Alagich is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for A-League Men club Adelaide United. He is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ethan Alagich | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
| Number | 55 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009 | Valley View SC | ||
| 2010–2015[1] | Adelaide Croatia Raiders | ||
| 2016–2019[1] | FFSA NTC | ||
| 2019–2021[2] | Adelaide United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Adelaide United NPL | 56 | (5) |
| 2021– | Adelaide United | 42 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 May 2024 | |||
Club career
editAdelaide United
editRaised in a football-loving family, Alagich began playing football in Valley View, South Australia, with Valley View SC and Port Adelaide Pirates in their under-6.[3] He also spent time at Adelaide Croatia Raiders, where he played for nearly six years, before being signed by Adelaide United in 2019.[3]
For Adelaide United Youth, who played in National Premier Leagues South Australia, Alagich would make 22 league appearances, including one goal.[3] He made his first-team debut as a substitute on 26 September 2021 in a 3–1 extra-time cup victory over Floreat Athena.[4][5] Alagich was later added to the first-team squad after signing a scholarship deal with the club in January 2022.[3]
Alagich made his starting debut on 11 November 2022 in a 3–0 victory over rivals Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium.[6][7][8] He became the third player, whose father played for the club, to feature in a competitive match.[9] Alagich was named Adelaide United's A-League Men Rising Star, jointly with Nestor Irankunda, and extended on a two-year deal with the club in July 2023.[10][11]
Personal life
editRaised in South Australia, Alagich is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich, who made over 400 competitive appearances for Adelaide United.[12] His grandfather, Colin Alagich Snr, was a footballer and referee whilst his aunty, Dianne Alagich, was also a professional footballer.[13] Alagich is of Croatian descent. His great, great-uncle migrated to Australia from Yugoslavia in 1932.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ethan Alagich: 2015–2019 Player Statistics". GameDay. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Ethan Alagich: 2019–2022 Player Statistics". GameDay. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Baker, Tim (27 January 2022). "Reds add Ethan Alagich to senior men's squad". Adelaide United. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Berthier, Thibault (26 September 2021). "Adelaide United kick off FFA Cup defence with extra-time win". Australia Cup. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 Report: Floreat Athena 1–3 (aet) Adelaide United". Adelaide United. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Alagich's dream becomes reality". Adelaide United. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Pagonis, Antonis (13 November 2022). "'It's something I've been working for my whole life': Son of a gun Ethan Alagich shows he belongs in Reds' demolition of Victory". The Inner Sanctum. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Pagonis, Antonis (18 October 2023). "Alagich and Adelaide United's youngsters keen to prove they "can play at this level" in 2023/24". Front Page Football. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Comito, Matt (13 November 2022). "'I'm raring to go': Goodwin makes World Cup pledge after Victory domination". A-League. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Holmes, Goodwin awarded Alagich, Vidmar Medals". Adelaide United. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "ETHAN ALAGICH EXTENDS FOR TWO SEASONS". Adelaide United. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ D'Urbano, Nick (16 March 2023). "Like father, like child: 12 families, two generations of A-Leagues stars". A-League. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Alagich legacy extends in midfield live-wire, Ethan". Adelaide United. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
External links
edit- Ethan Alagich at Soccerway
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