Biography
Who is Craig Goodwin?
Early life and career beginnings
Craig Goodwin was born in Adelaide, Australia. He began his path in soccer with the amateur club Munno Para City Football Club. Seeking professional opportunities, he moved on to play for the Adelaide Raiders in the South Australian Super League.
After an unsuccessful trial with the Adelaide United youth squad, he relocated to Victoria. There, he signed with the Oakleigh Cannons, a team competing in the Victorian Premier League. This move proved key for his development as a young athlete.
Professional club career
In 2011, Craig signed with the Melbourne Heart youth team. He quickly impressed, making his senior debut during the 2011-12 A-League campaign against Melbourne Victory, where he earned man of the match honors. By May 2012, he had moved to the Newcastle Jets on a two-year contract, where he established himself as a reliable winger known for accurate crossing.
Goodwin later returned to his hometown club, Adelaide United, in 2014. His career then took him internationally to the Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam in 2016, where he debuted against Ajax. After his time in the Netherlands, he rejoined Adelaide United. His second stint there was highly decorated, including winning the 2018 FFA Cup and the Mark Viduka Medal.
International achievements
Craig Goodwin made his international debut for the Australia national team in 2013 during the EAFF East Asian Cup. Over the following years, he became a regular fixture for the Socceroos. A major milestone arrived in January 2022 when he scored his first international goal against Vietnam during FIFA World Cup qualification.
He was selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad in Qatar. During that tournament, he scored a goal in the match against France. His performance continued into the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where he scored in both the Round of 16 and the quarter-final stages. His impact on the tournament earned him a place in the official Team of the Tournament.
Awards and personal details
Throughout his career, Craig has earned numerous individual and team honors. He won the A-League Championship and Premiership in 2015-16. He is a multiple-time winner of the Aurelio Vidmar Medal, which recognizes the Adelaide United player of the year.
In 2023, he received the Johnny Warren Medal for being the best player in the A-League Men season. He was also named to the PFA A-League Team of the Season on multiple occasions. Standing 180 centimeters tall, he attended Gleeson College during his formative years.
Birthday and age
Craig Goodwin was born on December 16, 1991, which makes Craig 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Craig shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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