Nicholas D'Agostino (soccer) explained

Nick D'Agostino
Fullname:Nicholas D'Agostino
Birth Date:1998 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Position:Striker / Winger[1]
Currentclub:Viking
Clubnumber:7
Youthclubs1:Runaway Bay
Youthclubs2:QAS
Youthclubs3:Brisbane Roar
Years1:2014
Caps1:4
Goals1:2
Clubs1:FFA COE
Years2:2015–2018
Caps2:22
Goals2:17
Clubs2:Brisbane Roar NPL
Years3:2015–2019
Caps3:35
Goals3:3
Clubs3:Brisbane Roar
Years4:2019–2021
Caps4:28
Goals4:8
Clubs4:Perth Glory
Years5:2021–2023
Caps5:38
Goals5:13
Clubs5:Melbourne Victory
Years6:2023–
Caps6:21
Goals6:3
Clubs6:Viking
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2019–2021
Nationalteam2:Australia U23
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:5
Nationalyears3:2022–
Nationalteam3:Australia
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:5 December 2023
Nationalteam-Update:10 September 2023

Nicholas D'Agostino (born 25 February 1998) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Viking FK and the Australia national team.

Early life

D'Agostino was born on the Gold Coast[2] into a family of Italian and Maltese descent. He began playing junior football for the Musgrave Mustangs at the Under 7s level before switching to play for Runaway Bay in the local Gold Coast Football competitions.[3] D'Agostino attended The Southport School throughout his upbringing.[4]

Club career

Brisbane Roar

D'Agostino signed a two-year contract with Brisbane Roar on 5 August 2016.[5]

Perth Glory

In June 2019, following new coach Robbie Fowler's changes in squads, D'Agostino left Brisbane Roar and joined Perth Glory.[6] On 7 August 2019, D’Agostino made his competitive debut for Perth Glory, in a FFA Cup fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Melbourne Victory

D'Agostino joined Melbourne Victory in August 2021. He signed a three-year contract, reuniting him with his former manager Tony Popovic.[7]

Viking FK

In January 2023, D'Agostino transferred to Norwegian club Viking for an undisclosed fee.[8] He signed a four-year contract with the club.[9]

International career

He's eligible to represent Australia, Malta and Italy due to his origins. In 2019, the Maltese FA were keen on verifying D'Agostino's eligibility to represent Malta at first team level, due to having Maltese grandparents.

He was selected by Graham Arnold for the under-23 team in the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers which took place in Cambodia.[10] After being goalless in his first two matches, he scored a double in the final group match against South Korea to help Australia advance through to the finals which is going to be held in Thailand.[11]

In the main tournament, D'Agostino became the hero for Australia, having scored three goals: two which guaranteed his team a victory over Thailand at the group stage, and especially, the only goal against Uzbekistan in the third-place encounter which clinched Australia a place for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[12]

The Olyroos beat Argentina in their first group match but were unable to win another match. They were therefore not in medal contention.[13]

He was called up to the senior Australia squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on 24 and 29 March 2022.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brisbane Roar2015–16A-League10000010
2016–17A-League820060142
2017–18A-League901000100
2018–19A-League1710000171
Total3531060423
Perth Glory2019–20A-League1231020153
2020–21A-League1650000165
Total2881020318
Melbourne Victory2021–22A-League261032123014
2022–23A-League1230000123
Total381332124217
Viking2023Eliteserien19361254
Career total120271139214032

Honours

Melbourne Victory

2021

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MELBOURNE VICTORY SIGNS NICK D'AGOSTINO . 14 August 2021 . Melbourne Victory FC . 15 March 2022.
  2. Web site: How Garcia helped A-League top scorer D'Agostino start to fulfil his potential. SBS.com.au. SBS News. 21 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Home comforts for D'Agostino. brisbaneroar.com.au. Brisbane Roar. 21 March 2022.
  4. Web site: The Southport School Band of Brothers Issue 2. issuu.com. 3 July 2013 . The Southport School. 21 March 2022.
  5. Web site: Transfer news: Roar sign teenager to senior deal. A-League. Football Federation Australia. 5 August 2016.
  6. Web site: Glory snap up Olyroos marksman D'Agostino. Dave. Lewis. SBS. The World Game. 24 June 2019.
  7. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Nick D'Agostino. Melbourne Victory. 14 August 2021.
  8. Web site: Melbourne Victory transfer Nick D'Agostino to Norwegian club Viking FK. Melbourne Victory. 21 January 2022.
  9. Web site: Nysignering: Nicholas D'Agostino. Viking FK. 23 January 2023. 23 January 2023. no.
  10. Web site: Graham Arnold announces squad for 2020 AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers in Cambodia. Football Federation Australia. 6 March 2019.
  11. Web site: Olyroos draw with Korea, likely to qualify for AFC U-23 Championship. 27 March 2019. 2 April 2019.
  12. Web site: Arnold: Taking Australia to the Olympics one of my greatest achievements. the-afc. Asian Football Confederation. 2 June 2023. 26 January 2020.
  13. Web site: Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021. 2022-02-25. The Roar. en-US.
  14. Web site: CONFIRMED: Fresh faces & experienced Socceroos named as Australia gets set for Japan and Jeddah. Football Australia. Socceroos. 17 March 2022.
  15. Web site: PFA reveals player-voted Austraffic A-League Men Team of the Season on eve of Grand Final. Professional Footballers Australia. 27 May 2022. 27 May 2022.