Rhys Bozinovski (born 7 March 2004) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Western United.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rhys Bozinovski | ||
| Date of birth | 7 March 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Western United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Spring Hills Stallions | |||
| 2016–2017 | Sunshine George Cross | ||
| 2018–2021 | Melbourne City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Western United NPL | 18 | (4) |
| 2022– | Western United | 25 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Australia U20 | 1 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022 | |||
Club career
editWestern United
editOn 5 August 2021, Western United announced the signing of Bozinovski to a two-year scholarship contract, initially adding him to Western United's NPL squad.[2][3] Prior to joining Western United, Bozinovski had gained experience playing with Melbourne City and Sunshine George Cross at the NPL youth level.[4] Bozinovski quickly established himself as a key player in the club's NPL 1st Grade squad, utilizing his creativity and scoring ability from midfield.[5]
His impressive performances would help him into the first team and, not long after, make his professional club debut in the A-League against Adelaide United, on 8 May 2022, coming on as a stoppage time substitute.[6] He would make three further appearances in A-League Finals series, mostly coming off the bench late in the game.[7]
Ahead of the 2022–23 season, on 13 November 2022, he earned his first start, winning 2–3 away against Wellington Phoenix.[8] On 6 December, Bozinovski extended his scholarship contract for a further two years.[9][10]
Personal life
editHis grandfather is former Malta captain Willie Vassallo.He is of Macedonian & Maltese decent. [4]
References
edit- ^ "Rhys Bozinovski - Western United".
- ^ "Rhys Bozinovski puts pen to paper on scholarship contract". Western United. KEEPUP. 5 August 2021.
- ^ Hughes, Nicholas (10 March 2022). "Western United announces NPL squad for 2022 season". Western United.
- ^ a b "Bozinovski signs with United". Brimbank & North West. 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Western United's next generation: Rhys Bozinovski and Jerry Skotadis". KEEPUP. Western United. 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Adelaide United vs. Western United - Football Match Summary - May 8, 2022 - ESPN". ESPN. 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Rhys Bozinovski (Midfielder, Western United)". Ultimate A-League.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix vs Western United. Round 6, 2022-23". Ultimate A-League. 13 November 2022.
- ^ Hughes, Nicholas (6 December 2022). "Rhys Bozinovski pens new two-year extension at Western United". Western United.
- ^ "Bozinovski re-signs for United". Brimbank & North West. 8 December 2022.
External links
edit- Rhys Bozinovski at Soccerway
.svg){kind=small}  | This biographical article related to a soccer midfielder from Australia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |