Jacynta Galabadaarachchi Explained

Jacynta Galabadaarachchi
Fullname:Jacynta Prema de Nieva Galabadaarachchi
Birth Date:2001 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Dandenong, Australia
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Sporting Portugal
Clubnumber:8
Youthclubs1:Kingston City
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Melbourne City
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Caps2:–
Goals2:–
Clubs2:Alamein FC
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Perth Glory
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:West Ham United
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Napoli
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–2023
Clubs6:Celtic
Caps6:25
Goals6:15
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Sporting
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2016–2018
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Australia U20
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:1 May 2023
Ntupdate:31 October 2018

Jacynta Prema de Nieva Galabadaarachchi (born 6 June 2001), also known as Jacynta Gala,[1] [2] is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Sporting CP and the Australia women's national under-20 team.

Early life

Galabadaarachchi began playing soccer at age five after watching her brother play. She was later invited to Manchester City W.F.C. Academy and spent eight weeks training with the team.[3] At age 14, her request to play for an under-15 boys premier league team was denied by Football Federation Victoria; the decision was later overturned.[4]

Club career

Melbourne City, 2016–2017

In October 2016 at age 15, Galabadaarachchi signed with Melbourne City for the 2016–17 season,[5] and made five appearances for the club, playing primarily as a striker. After getting limited playing time at Melbourne City, Galabadaarachchi went to England and trained with various professional teams over there. Despite offers she was unable to sign a pro contract as she was under 18.[6]

Perth Glory, 2018–2019

Galabadaarachchi returned to Australia and signed with Perth Glory for the 2018–19 W-League season.[7]

West Ham United, 2019–2020

In July 2019, Galabadaarachchi secured a move to English FA WSL side West Ham United.[8]

Napoli, 2020–2021

Galabadaarachchi signed on loan with Italian team Napoli in September 2020.[9]

Celtic, 2021–2023

Galabadaarachchi signed for SWPL side Celtic in February 2021.[10] In July 2023, Celtic confirmed that Galabadaarachchi would leave the club.[11]

Sporting CP, 2023–present

She signed for Portuguese team Sporting CP in July 2023.[12]

International career

Galabadaarachchi is eligible to represent Australia, Sri Lanka, Argentina and Italy in international football,[13] [14] and has represented the Australian Under-17 team. In February 2017, she was called up for the Matildas for training camp ahead of the 2017 Algarve Cup.[15] [16]

Personal life

She has a relationship with Swedish footballer Carl Starfelt.[17] [18]

Career statistics

Club

[19]

ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup[20] League Cup[21] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Melbourne City2016–17W-League50——50
Perth Glory2018–1940——40
West Ham United2019–20FA WSL1101050170
Career total2001050260

Honours

Melbourne City

2016–17

Celtic

2022,[22] 2023[23]

See also

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jacynta Gala vai estrear-se em Alvalade: "Estou entusiasmada por jogar no estádio!" . 2023-11-26 . www.record.pt . pt-PT.
  2. Web site: Jacynta Gala contratada pelo Sporting para o futebol feminino . 2023-11-26 . SAPO Desporto . pt.
  3. Web site: Talmage. Kerry. The 14-year-old girl compared to star Messi. BeSoccer. 22 February 2017. 13 April 2016.
  4. News: Pakenham soccer star Jacynta Galabadaarachchi gets green light from Football Federation Victoria to play with the boys . Bailey . Megan . 10 April 2016 . . News Corp Australia . 22 February 2017.
  5. Web site: City re-signs four W-League champions. Melbourne City FC. 22 February 2017. 6 October 2016. 24 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170924185315/http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/w-league-squad-update/x2v5sk6q8b7144kn5bj9r8r6. dead.
  6. Web site: New Glory attacker nearly signed for English heavyweights. 1 October 2018. 7 September 2018.
  7. Web site: Glory snap up exciting attacker. Perth Glory FC. Gareth Morgan. 10 September 2018. 6 September 2018.
  8. Web site: Jacynta Galabadaarachchi: West Ham United Women sign Australian forward . BBC . 19 July 2019.
  9. Web site: 18 September 2020. UFFICIALE – Napoli femminile, dal West Ham arriva l'australiana Galabadaarachchi. 18 September 2020. www.calcionapoli24.it. it.
  10. Web site: Jacynta Galabadaarachchi . Celtic F.C. .
  11. CelticFCWomen . CelticFC Women can confirm Jacynta is leaving the club following a successful two and a half years with the Hoops . 1675534816052236296 . 2 July 2023 .
  12. Web site: Abola.pt . 2023-07-11 . Futebol Feminino Oficial: Sporting contrata Jacynta Galabadaarachchi! (não, não é gralha) Abola.pt . 2023-11-26 . Abola.pt.
  13. Web site: Harrington . Anna . WILL GALABADAARACHCHI GET HER MATILDAS DEBUT? . The Women's Game . 2 October 2022.
  14. Web site: Andrew Southwick . Celtic's award winning Aussie star on the rise… but mum wants her to play for Argentina . Keepup.com . 2 May 2022 .
  15. News: 14 February 2017 . Melbourne City teenage sensation Jacynta Galabadaarachchi named in Matildas squad . news.com.au . News Corp Australia . 22 February 2017.
  16. News: Matildas teenage prodigy Jacynta Galabadaarachchi living the dream . Davutovic . David . 16 February 2017 . The Courier-Mail . News Corp Australia . 22 February 2017.
  17. Web site: A namorada saiu para o Sporting, agora ele também quer deixar o Celtic . 2023-11-26 . CNN Portugal . pt.
  18. Web site: Jacynta Gala e a transferência do namorado que não foi por amor: "Quatro horas e meia de carro é mais do que um voo para a Escócia" . 2023-11-26 . www.record.pt . pt-PT.
  19. Web site: Australia – J. Galabadaarachchi – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway . int.soccerway.com.
  20. Includes FA Cup
  21. Includes League Cup
  22. Web site:
    1. SWPLCup: Glasgow City 0–1 Celtic
    . Women’s Premier League. en. 26 May 2022. 6 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220306215013/https://www.womenspremierleague.co.uk/news/swplcup-glac-v-celtic-211205/. dead.
  23. Web site: Scottish Women's Cup: Celtic retain trophy by beating Rangers in historic Hampden final . Sky Sports . 28 May 2023 .

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