Justin Vidic Explained

Justin Vidic
Fullname:Justin Vidic
Birth Date:2004 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Australia
Height:1.87 m
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Newcastle Jets
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:–2022
Youthclubs1:Marconi Stallions
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Marconi Stallions
Caps1:22
Goals1:3
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Newcastle Jets
Caps2:5
Goals2:1
Club-Update:31 July 2024

Justin Vidic (born 29 April 2004) is an Australian association footballer who currently plays as a Striker for Newcastle Jets in the A-League Men.

Career

Having come through the Marconi youth set up, Vidic was brought through to the senior men's team ahead of the 2023 National Premier Leagues NSW season.[1]

Following his breakthrough season in the NPL1, he was signed by A-League Men club Newcastle Jets on a scholarship deal,[2] and was praised for his performance during his debut against Melbourne City.[3] Vidic would score his first goal for Newcastle in a 1–3 loss to Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium.[4]

Vidic scored twice in a 2–1 victory against Rockdale Ilinden FC during the Round of 32 of the 2024 Australia Cup.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Stavroulakis . Mark . Stallions set to unleash fury in 2023 . 31 July 2024 . Football NSW . 13 December 2022.
  2. News: Newcastle Jets sign Bowling, Grimaldi and Vidic to Scholarship deals . 31 July 2024 . Newcastle Jets.
  3. News: Valentine . Renee . 'He's a real talent': Jets rookie embraces late call-up for A-League debut . 31 July 2024 . Newcastle Herald . 4 December 2023.
  4. News: D'Urbano . Nick . Adelaide roar back into form with comprehensive victory over Newcastle . 31 July 2024 . Adelaide United . 23 December 2023.
  5. News: Gardiner . James . strikes as Jets survive scare against Rockdale in Australia Cup Rookie strikes as Jets survive scare against Rockdale in Australia Cup . 31 July 2024 . Newcastle Herald . 31 July 2024.