Luke Duzel Explained

Luke Duzel
Fullname:Luke Duzel[1]
Birth Date:5 February 2002
Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia
Height:1.82 m
Position:Central midfielder, Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Adelaide United
Clubnumber:23
Youthclubs1:Melbourne Knights
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs2:Melbourne City
Years1:2018–2019
Caps1:41
Goals1:1
Clubs1:Melbourne City NPL
Years2:2019–2023
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Western United
Years3:2022–2023
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Western United NPL
Years4:2023–
Caps4:20
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Adelaide United
Years5:2023–
Caps5:13
Goals5:4
Clubs5:Adelaide United NPL
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:18
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Australia U23
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:3 May 2024

Luke Duzel (born 5 February 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United.

Club career

Western United

On 24 September 2019, Duzel signed his first professional contract with Western United, penning a scholarship deal for the 2019–20 season.[2] He made his professional debut in a Round 21 clash against Central Coast Mariners, replacing Jerry Skotadis in the 90th minute in a 6–2 win.[3]

In February 2023, Duzel had his contract mutually terminated by Western United.[4]

Adelaide United

On 8 February 2023, Adelaide United announced they had signed Duzel for the remainder of the 2022–23 A-League Men season.[5]

International career

On 2 October 2019, Duzel was selected in the Joeys squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[6] He made two substitute appearances in the Joeys' Group B fixtures, appearing in a 2–2 draw against Hungary and a 2–1 win over Nigeria as they progressed to the Knockout stage.[7] He was a 67th minute substitute in their Round of 16 clash with France on 7 November 2019, losing 4-0 and being eliminated from the competition.[8]

Personal life

Duzel is of Croatian through his father, Ivan Duzel, who was a footballer who emigrated to Australia at the age of 22.[9]

Honours

International

Australia U17

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: Australia . FIFA . 3 . 31 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191227222540/https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FU17WC/2019/pdf/FU17WC_2019_Squadlists.pdf . 27 December 2019.
  2. Web site: Signing news: Joeys midfielder joins Western United FC. 24 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners, A-League, Round 21, 1st Mar 2020. 8 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Western United agrees mutual termination with Luke Duzel. Western United. 6 February 2023.
  5. Web site: 8 February 2023 . Reds sign Luke Duzel . Adelaide United.
  6. Web site: Joeys' World Cup squad named. FTBL.
  7. Web site: FIFA.
  8. Web site: Joeys' World Cup ends at hands of France. FTBL.
  9. Web site: My Football Journey: Ivan and Anthony Duzel – Corner Flag. Copyright The Corner Flag © 2020 All Rights. Reserved.
  10. Web site: MAS U15 vs AUS U15. 22 July 2017. 25 August 2021. ASEAN Football Federation.