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Australian soccer player

Daniela Galic
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-06-17) 17 June 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfield
Team information
Current team Twente
Number 24
Youth career
2017–2021 Football NSW Institute
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Melbourne City 39 (9)
2024– Twente 2 (0)
International career
2022– Australia U-20 19 (6)
2022– Australia U-23 6 (0)
2024– Australia 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 December 2024

Daniela Galic (Croatian: [ˈdaɲiela ɡalit͡ɕ]; born 17 June 2006) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Twente in the Eredivisie and for the Australia women's national team.

Club career

Melbourne City

In October 2022, Galic signed her professional contract for Melbourne City. In her first season, she made 17 appearances and scored 2 goals.

In July 2024, Galic left Melbourne City to pursue an opportunity overseas.

Twente

A few weeks after leaving Melbourne City, it was announced Galic joined Dutch club Twente, signing a two-year contract.

International career

In 2022, Galic was a part of Australia's side at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup playing in all three games against Costa Rica, Brazil and Spain, and providing one assist.

In October 2024, Galic received her first senior call up to the Australian national team. She made her debut in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on 25 October, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute.

Personal life

Galic is of Croatian descent.

References

  1. Day, Game. "Player Profile Daniela Galic". Football NSW Institute. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  2. Pisani, Sacha (18 January 2023). "Meet the future of Australian football: Already an A-Leagues star at 16". ALeagues. Keepup. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. City, Melbourne. "Daniela Galic 24 Midfielder". Melbourne City Official Website. Melbourne City. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  4. "Daniela Galic departs Melbourne City for overseas opportunity". Melbourne City. 1 July 2024.
  5. "Daniela Galic maakt overstap naar FC Twente Vrouwen" [Daniela Galic switches to FC Twente Women]. Twente (in Dutch). 23 July 2024.
  6. Comito, Matt. "The Future of Australian Football: 16 year old lauded for stellar U20 World Cup Outing". Keepup. Matt Comito. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  7. "CommBank Matildas squad confirmed for October Internationals". Matildas. Football Australia. 11 October 2024.
  8. "Galic: CommBank Matildas debut a "dream come true"". Matildas. Football Australia. 28 October 2024.
  9. Soccer Show, Oz Cro. "S2, Ep 13". Oz Cro Soccer Show. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
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