Ruon Tongyik Explained

Ruon Tongyik
Fullname:Ruon Kuk Tongyik
Birth Date:1996 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Sudan (now South Sudan)
Position:Central defender
Years1:2013
Clubs1:Adelaide Olympic
Caps1:28
Goals1:0
Years2:2014–2016
Clubs2:Adelaide United NPL
Caps2:28
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2016
Clubs3:Adelaide United
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2018
Clubs4:Melbourne City
Caps4:15
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2019
Clubs6:Brisbane Roar
Caps6:8
Goals6:0
Years7:2019–2022
Clubs7:Central Coast Mariners
Caps7:41
Goals7:1
Years8:2022–2024
Clubs8:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps8:4
Goals8:0
Years9:2023
Clubs9:→ Mes Kerman (loan)
Caps9:9
Goals9:1
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:Australia U23
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Australia
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:2 May 2024
Ntupdate:12 June 2021

Ruon Kuk Tongyik is a professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Western Sydney Wanderers. Born in South Sudan, he represents Australia internationally.

Club career

Melbourne City

After being named Adelaide United's "Youth Player of the Year", Tongyik joined Melbourne City in July 2016 on a two-year contract.[1] [2] He made his debut for City on 9 December 2016 in a 1–1 draw against Sydney FC at Stadium Australia.[3]

Western Sydney Wanderers

On 3 May 2018, Tongyik was released by Melbourne City and joined Western Sydney Wanderers.[4]

In January 2019, he was released by Western Sydney Wanderers.[5]

Brisbane Roar

On 6 February 2019 Brisbane Roar FC announced that Tongyik had signed for the club for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.[6]

Central Coast Mariners

In May 2019, Tongyik signed with Central Coast Mariners on a two-year deal.[7]

In June 2022, Tongyik was released at the conclusion of the 2021–22 season after two seasons with the Mariners.[8]

Return to Western Sydney Wanderers

In July 2022, Tongyik re-joined the Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year contract.[9]

Tongyik was then loaned to Persian Gulf Pro League club Mes Kerman in January 2023 on a year-long loan.[10] The club was relegated to the Azadegan League and imposed fines on the players which it tried to enforce by keeping their passports.[11] [12] At the end of the season, Tongyik returned to parent club Western Sydney Wanderers and was included in the squad for their first official game, the Round of 32 of the 2023 Australia Cup.[13] [14]

After Tongyik was granted bail at Penrith Local Court on 20 October 2023, Western Sydney Wanderers and Football Australia imposed a no-fault interim suspension from participating in football and club-related activities.[15]

International career

After representing Australia at under-23 level, he was called up by the South Sudan national team in September 2019.[16]

Tongyik received his first selection for the Australian national team in May 2021.[17] He made his international debut on 7 June 2021 in a World Cup Qualifier against Chinese Taipei.[18]

Personal life

Born in South Sudan, Tongyik lived there for about three years, and had stayed with relatives in Ethiopia while documents allowing him and his family to move to Australia were processed. Tongyik moved to Australia in 2003, aged 6. He has 3 younger sisters and 1 younger brother. They all currently live in Adelaide.[19]

Sexual assault charge

On 20 October 2023, Tongyik was charged with aggravated sexual assault, causing actual bodily harm in connection with an alleged incident that occurred almost five years prior in Mount Druitt. The alleged incident involved Tongyik and another man sexually assaulting a woman without her consent, resulting in physical injuries to the woman. He was granted bail under strict conditions, including residing at his home in Bellevue Hill, New South Wales, daily reporting to Waverley police station, surrendering his passport, and having only one mobile phone.[20]

Career statistics

International

Australia
YearAppsGoals
202120
Total20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: City signs 19-year-old defender. Melbourne City. 8 July 2016. 10 December 2016. 4 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104165624/http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/city-signs-19-year-old-defender/1k1ffhhdbphcc1hsvrl1ov7wfs. live.
  2. Web site: Ruon Tongyik swaps Reds for Melbourne City. SBS. 8 July 2016. 10 December 2016. 9 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161009164149/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/07/08/ruon-tongyik-swaps-reds-melbourne-city. live.
  3. News: Sydney FC draw with Melbourne City after going a man down. Ray. Gatt. The Australian. 9 December 2016. 10 December 2016. 28 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328082639/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/sydney-fc-draw-with-melbourne-city-after-going-a-man-down/news-story/371efc65b8b4410f8ea3e529fa7d45d6. live.
  4. News: City release five as rebuild for next season begins. Michael. Lynch. The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 May 2018. 3 May 2018. 29 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029190052/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/city-release-five-as-rebuild-for-next-season-begins-20180503-p4zd8a.html. live.
  5. News: Defender parts ways with Western Sydney Wanderers. FTBL. 2 January 2019. 2 January 2019. 2 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143233/https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/defender-parts-ways-with-western-sydney-wanderers-517440. live.
  6. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Charles Lokoli-Ngoy and Ruon Tongyik for rest of the season. Fox Sports. 6 February 2019. 6 February 2019. 6 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190206140756/https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/brisbane-roar-sign-charles-lokolingoy-and-ruon-tongyik-for-rest-of-the-season/news-story/2d41502fc305aaf07a960c1563a2f2b3. live.
  7. Web site: Signing news: Tongyik seals Central Coast Mariners switch. Matt. Dorman. Football Federation Australia. A-League. 29 May 2019. 29 May 2019. 29 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190529084254/https://www.a-league.com.au/news/signing-news-tongyik-seals-central-coast-mariners-switch. live.
  8. Web site: Six players depart Mariners ranks. 6 June 2022. 23 December 2022. 6 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220606061236/https://ccmariners.com.au/news/six-players-depart-mariners-ranks. live.
  9. Web site: Tongyik returns to the Wanderers. 22 July 2022. 23 December 2022. 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221223125013/https://wswanderersfc.com.au/news/tongyik-returns-to-the-wanderers. live.
  10. Web site: Wanderers loan Tongyik to overseas club. Western Sydney Wanderers. 27 January 2023.
  11. News: لژیونر استرالیایی مس: باشگاه پاسپورت‌مان را نمی‌دهد/ خاطرات خوبی از ایران داریم. Australian legionnaire Mes: The club won't give us our passports/ We have good memories of Iran. fa. Islamic Republic News Agency. 31 May 2023.
  12. News: باشگاه مس کرمان: تونگینک تسویه نکرده است. Mes Kerman Club: Tongyik has not settled. fa. Islamic Republic News Agency. 1 June 2023.
  13. WESTSYDFAN. 1689149944295538688. Central defender Ruon Tongyik has re-joined the Western Sydney Wanderers from his loan at Persian Gulf Pro League side Mes Kerman. Tongyik has been in Wanderers pre-season preparations and has been included in our squad for our R032 Australia Cup clash against Floreat Athena.. 9 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Squad confirmed for Australia Cup Round of 32. Western Sydney Wanderers. 9 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Barr . Eliza . Western Sydney Wanderers player, Ruon Tongyik suspended from A-League after sexual assault charge . The Daily Telegraph . 24 October 2023 . https://archive.today/20231024081251/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/penrith-press/western-sydney-wanderers-player-ruon-tongyik-suspended-from-aleague-after-sexual-assault-charge/news-story/f7fe4b4ed247a6b7e6c30c4e13eb3922?amp&nk=ad569696b158aa6b0d4d1d797b9bf114-1698135180 . 24 October 2023 . 24 October 2023.
  16. News: South Sudan name 12 Australia-based players. BBC Sport . 25 September 2019. 25 September 2019. 25 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925112907/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49815360. live.
  17. News: 'They thought I made a mistake': Ruon Tongyik's heartwarming reaction to first Socceroos call-up. Chris. Curulli. 26 May 2021. 31 May 2021. Football Australia. 2 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214945/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/they-thought-i-made-a-mistake-ruon-tongyiks-special-reaction-first-socceroos-call. live.
  18. News: Graham Arnold lauds impact of inexperienced Socceroos. Football Federation Australia. 8 June 2021. 8 June 2021. 8 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210608023417/https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/im-very-proud-graham-arnold-lauds-impact-inexperienced-socceroos. live.
  19. Web site: Windley. Matt. Melbourne City defender Ruon Tongyik making great strides. NT News. News Corporation. 10 February 2017. 28 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328082641/http://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/melbourne-city-defender-ruon-tongyik-making-great-strides/news-story/805e6f830a8b5657a9fefaa75dbc927b. live.
  20. Web site: Barr . Eliza . A-League's Ruon Tongyik charged with aggravated sexual assault . The Daily Telegraph . 20 October 2023 . https://archive.today/20231020061442/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/penrith-press/aleagues-ruon-tongyik-charged-with-aggravated-sexual-assault/news-story/0a9d562bc6fe5de5a5fb9faaeb84db52?amp&nk=e6df4d7d2bfac690aad8b7363b928300-1697782490 . 20 October 2023 . 20 October 2023.

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