Alex Chidiac

Alex Chidiac
Alex Chidiac training for Melbourne Victory, December 2023
Personal information
Full name Alexandra Carla Chidiac[1]
Date of birth (1999-01-15) 15 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia[2]
Height 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)[3]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder / Winger
Team information
Current team
 Melbourne Victory
Number 10
Youth career
Croydon Kings
FFSA NTC
Adelaide City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Adelaide United 9 (1)
2015–2016 Melbourne City 10 (0)
2016–2018 Adelaide United 28 (4)
2018–2020 Atlético Madrid 22 (3)
2020–2021 Melbourne City 10 (3)
2021–2022 JEF United Chiba 5 (0)
2021–2022 → Melbourne Victory (loan) 14 (1)
2022–2023 Racing Louisville 26 (2)
2022–2023 → Melbourne Victory (loan) 13 (6)
2023 → UANL (loan) 10 (0)
2023– Melbourne Victory 14 (2)
International career‡
2013–2014 Australia U-17 6 (2)
2014– Australia U-20 22 (17)
2015– Australia 32 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 December 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 November 2023

Alexandra Carla Chidiac (born 15 January 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for A-League Women side Melbourne Victory, and the Australia women's national team.

Early life and education

Chidiac was born in Sydney, New South Wales, but moved to Adelaide, South Australia, when she was three months old, and considers herself South Australian.[2]

She began playing youth football with Croydon Kings where she played alongside boys. In 2011, Chidiac won the under-14B-grade premiership. She was selected to play in the Football Federation South Australia Women's Premier League with an FFSA Under 14/15 team.[4] In 2013, Chidiac was named Premier League player of the year after scoring 33 goals.[5] When she played at the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour in July 2013, she was pronounced player of the tournament.[4]

She attended St. Mary's College in Adelaide, taking classes by correspondence when she moved to Melbourne.[4][6] After moving to Melbourne, Chidiac shared a home at La Trobe University with four other interstate players.[6]

Club career

Adelaide United (2014)

Ahead of the 2014 W-League season, Chidiac was signed by Adelaide United.[7] On 21 September 2014, she made her debut in a 1–0 loss to Canberra United.[8] On 23 November 2014, she scored her first goal in a 2–2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers.[9] She finished the season with one goal in 9 appearances.[8]

Melbourne City (2015–2016)

In September 2015, Chidiac signed with new W-League club Melbourne City,[10] becoming the youngest member on Joe Montemurro’s star-studded squad.[11] On 18 October 2015, she made her debut in a 6–0 win over Sydney FC.[12] She made a total of 10 appearances[8] and was part of Melbourne City's unbeaten season, which saw the team win the W-League premiership/championship double. She appeared as a late substitute in the 2016 W-League Grand Final.[13]

Return to Adelaide United (2016–2018)

Chidiac returned to Adelaide United in September 2016, joining re-signing teammate Emily Condon and new coach Mark Jones.[14] She made 8 appearances for the club in the 2016–17 season, scoring two goals.[8] On 21 August 2017, Chidiac signed a new one-year contract with Adelaide United.[15] She finished the 2017–18 season with one goal and three assists[16] in 11 appearances.[8]

Atlético Madrid (2018–2020)

On 13 July 2018, Chidiac signed with Atlético Madrid.[17][18] She made her debut on 8 September 2018.[19] In December 2020, Chidiac mutually terminated her contract with Atlético Madrid and left the club.[20]

Return to Melbourne City (2020–2021)

In the week after leaving Atlético Madrid, Chidiac returned to Australia and re-joined Melbourne City ahead of the 2020–21 W-League season.[21]

JEF United Chiba (2021–2022)

In June 2021, Chidiac joined JEF United Chiba to play in the inaugural season of the WE League.[22][23]

Loan to Melbourne Victory (2021–2022)

In December 2021, Melbourne Victory signed Chidiac on loan from JEF United Chiba.[24]

Racing Louisville (2022–2023)

Following her loan in Australia, Chidiac joined American club Racing Louisville on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract in April 2022,[25] three weeks into their season.[26] Louisville waived Chidiac in November 2023.[27]

Loan to Melbourne Victory (2022–2023)

In October 2022, Melbourne Victory announced that Chidiac would return to the club for the 2022–23 A-League Women on loan from Racing Louisville.[28] On 15 February 2023, Chidiac's loan ended, having scored 6 goals in 13 appearances.[29] Despite being on loan and playing only 13 (out of 20) of the club's matches, Chidiac won the Julie Dolan Medal as the best player of the season.[30]

Loan to Tigres UANL (2023)

In August 2023, Racing Louisville announced that Chidac would be sent on loan to Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL until December 2023.[31]

Melbourne Victory (2023–)

On 30 December 2023, Melbourne Victory announced Chidiac's return to the club on a permanent transfer until the end of the 2025-26 season.[32]

International career

In early 2015, Chidiac was called up to the senior Australia squad to tour New Zealand, aged sixteen.[5] She made her international debut on 12 February 2015, coming on as a substitute for Lisa De Vanna in a win over New Zealand.[33]

Chidiac was called up again ahead of the 2017 Algarve Cup, where she made two appearances.[8][34]

In July 2023, Chidiac was selected in Australia's squad for the 2023 Women's World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.[35]

Career statistics

Club

As of September 25, 2023[8]
Club Season League Cup1 Continental2 Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adelaide United 2014–15 W-League 9 1 — — 9 1
Melbourne City 2015–16 10 0 — — 10 0
Adelaide United 2016–17 8 2 — — 8 2
2017–18 11 1 — — 11 1
Total 28 4 0 0 0 0 28 4
Atlético Madrid 2018–19 Primera División 19 3 1 0 0 0 20 3
2019–20 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
2020–21 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 22 3 1 0 1 0 24 3
Melbourne City 2020–21 W-League 10 3 — — 10 3
JEF United Chiba Ladies 2021-22 WE League 5 0 — — 5 0
Melbourne Victory (loan) 2021-22 W-League 14 1 — — 14 1
Total 29 4 0 0 0 0 29 4
Racing Louisville 2022 NWSL 18 2 — — 18 2
Racing Louisville 2023 NWSL 8 0 — — 8 0
Melbourne Victory (loan) 2022-23 W-League 13 6 — — 13 6
Tigres UANL (loan) 2023-24 Liga MX Femenil 3 0 — — 3 0
Career total 121 19 1 0 1 0 123 19

1Copa de la Reina.

2UEFA Women's Champions League

International goals

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 26 March 2018 Perth Oval, Perth, Australia  Thailand 1–0 5–0 Friendly
2 22 February 2023 McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Australia  Jamaica 2–0 3–0 2023 Cup of Nations

Honours

Melbourne City

Atlético Madrid

Melbourne Victory

Australia

Individual

Personal life

Chidiac made a guest appearance on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee in 2024.

She is in relationship with her girlfriend Erin Clout. in September 2024, they announced their engagement.[36]

References

  1. ^ "AFF Women's Championship 2015, Match Summary: Thailand 0–3 Australia U20" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. 1 May 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b Migliaccio, Val (26 March 2018). "Adelaide United's Alex Chidiac scoring her maiden goal for the Matildas saw her become the first 'South Australian' to score for the national team since 2008". The West Australian. Retrieved 15 December 2019. Born in Sydney, Chidiac regards herself as a Croweater after moving to SA with her parents when she was just three months old.
  3. ^ "Profile of Alex Chidiac". racingloufc.com. Racing Louisville. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Turner, Matt (13 May 2013). "FFSA junior player Alex Chidiac tipped for Matildas". The Advertiser. Adelaide: News Corp Australia. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  5. ^ a b Turner, Matt (11 October 2013). "Soccer player Alex Chidiac's dreams arrive in a rush". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Adelaide: News Corp Australia.
  6. ^ a b Greenwood, Rob (26 October 2015). "SA's Alex Chidiac joins Melbourne City's W-League revolution". Messenger Community News. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  7. ^ Greenwood, Rob (18 September 2014). "Adelaide United adds seven locally produced teens to Lady Reds W-League squad". Messenger Community News. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Alex Chidiac at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 July 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  9. ^ "Lady Reds, Wanderers share the spoils". Westfield W-League. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Melbourne City FC announces four new W-League players". A-League. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  11. ^ "One to watch: Alex Chidiac". Hyundai A-League. Football Federation Australia. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Melbourne City thrash Sky Blues in W-League opener". Westfield W-League. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  13. ^ "W-League: City crowned Champions". Melbourne City Football Club. 31 January 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  14. ^ "Mark Jones to lead Adelaide United in 2016/17". The Women's Game. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  15. ^ Greenwood, Rob (21 August 2017). "Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac signs for Adelaide United ahead of W-League season". The Advertiser.
  16. ^ "2017–18 W-League stats". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  17. ^ "¡Alex Chidiac ya es rojiblanca!". Atlético Madrid. 13 July 2018.
  18. ^ "Chidiac secures dream move to Spanish giants". Westfield Matildas. Football Federation Australia. 13 July 2018.
  19. ^ "Debut". Atlético Madrid Femenino. 8 September 2018.
  20. ^ "Acuerdo para la rescisión de contrato de Alex Chidiac" [Agreement for the termination of Alex Chidiac's contract] (in Spanish). Atlético Madrid. 23 December 2020.
  21. ^ "Melbourne City FC signs Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac, completes W-League squad". Melbourne City. 27 December 2020.
  22. ^ "アレクサンドラ・チディアック選手の加入について" [About joining Alexandra Chidiac] (in Japanese). JEF United Chiba. 8 June 2021.
  23. ^ Paquette, Catherine (9 June 2021). "'Excited' Matildas midfielder joins Japanese club in new pro league". The Women's Game.
  24. ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac". melbournevictory.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  25. ^ "Racing signs Australia international midfielder Chidiac". Racing Louisville. 4 April 2022.
  26. ^ Kleyn, Brittney (5 June 2022). "Alex Chidiac's football journey takes her from Adelaide, to Spain, to Japan and now Kentucky". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  27. ^ "Racing announces initial offseason roster update".
  28. ^ "Melbourne Victory re-signs Alex Chidiac". Melbourne Victory. 21 October 2022.
  29. ^ "Alex Chidiac returns to Racing Louisville". Melbourne Victory. 15 February 2023.
  30. ^ Harrington, Anna (1 June 2023). "Craig Goodwin, Alex Chidiac win A-Leagues top honours". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  31. ^ "Alex Chidiac joins Tigres UANL on loan". www.matildas.com.au. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  32. ^ "Matildas star returns in huge coup for Melbourne Victory: 'She's an invaluable asset'". aleagues.com.au. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  33. ^ "Australia hold out fast finishing New Zealand for 3–2 win". The Women's Game. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  34. ^ "Westfield Matildas squad announced for Algarve Cup". Westfield Matildas. Football Federation Australia. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  35. ^ "MATILDAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ | Matildas". www.matildas.com.au. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
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