Nikola Orgill Explained

Nikola Orgill
Fullname:Nikola Emmeline Orgill
Birth Date:19 March 1993
Birth Place:Australia
Height:1.69 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Klepp IL
Clubnumber:2
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Newcastle Jets
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–2020
Clubs3:Canberra United
Caps3:23
Goals3:0
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Kolbotn
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Years5:2020
Clubs5:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps5:10
Goals5:0
Years6:2021
Clubs6:Klepp IL
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Club-Update:26 November 2020

Nikola Orgill is an Australian women's professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Klepp IL in the Toppserien.

Club career

Western Sydney Wanderers

In 2016, Orgill moved from North Shore Mariners to the Western Sydney Wanderers.[1] She made her Wanderers debut on 6 November 2016 in a 4–2 loss against Perth Glory

Newcastle Jets

On 6 October 2017, Newcastle signed Orgill.[2] [3] Nikola Orgill made her debut in Newcastle colours on 29 October 2017 in a 2–1 win against her previous club Western Sydney Wanderers. Her first goal came against Sydney FC on 4 November 2017 to opening the scoring with just two minutes on the clock.[4] She was a key player in helping Newcastle qualify for the Playoffs.

Canberra United

After one season with the Newcastle Jets, Orgill signed with Canberra United for the 2018–19 W-League season.[5]

Kolbotn

In January 2020, Orgill joined Norwegian club Kolbotn.[6]

Return to Western Sydney Wanderers

In November 2020, after playing 12 matches for Kolbotn in the Norwegian Toppserien, Orgill returned to Australia, signing with her first club, Western Sydney Wanderers.[7]

Club statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Western Sydney Wanderers2016–172020
Newcastle Jets2017–18111111

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Nikola Orgill of Mosman has debuted for the Western Sydney Wanderers in the W-League. Tang. Caroline. 9 November 2016. The Daily Telegraph.
  2. Web site: Deans adds trio of defenders to Newcastle Jets squad. 6 October 2017. The Women's Game.
  3. News: Brewer one of three new signings for Newcastle Jets. Valentine. Renee. 5 October 2017. Newcastle Herald.
  4. Web site: Newcastle Jets continue winning start against Sydney FC. Hanney. Daniel. 8 November 2017. The Women's Game.
  5. Web site: All of the Westfield W-League signings for 2018/19 so far. September 30, 2018. August 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: Canberra's Orgill joins Norwegian club for 2020. W-League. 29 January 2020.
  7. Web site: Orgill returns. Western Sydney Wanderers. 26 November 2020.