Daniela Galic
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 June 2006 | ||
| 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[1] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Melbourne City | 39 | (9) |
| 2024– | Twente | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Australia U-20 | 19 | (6) |
| 2022– | Australia U-23 | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | Australia | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 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.[2]
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.[3]
In July 2024, Galic left Melbourne City to pursue an opportunity overseas.[4]
Twente
A few weeks after leaving Melbourne City, it was announced Galic joined Dutch club Twente, signing a two-year contract.[5]
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.[6]
In October 2024, Galic received her first senior call up to the Australian national team.[7] She made her debut in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on 25 October, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute.[8]
Personal life
Galic is of Croatian descent.[9]
References
- ^ Day, Game. "Player Profile Daniela Galic". Football NSW Institute. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Pisani, Sacha (18 January 2023). "Meet the future of Australian football: Already an A-Leagues star at 16". ALeagues. Keepup. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ City, Melbourne. "Daniela Galic 24 Midfielder". Melbourne City Official Website. Melbourne City. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Daniela Galic departs Melbourne City for overseas opportunity". Melbourne City. 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Daniela Galic maakt overstap naar FC Twente Vrouwen" [Daniela Galic switches to FC Twente Women]. Twente (in Dutch). 23 July 2024.
- ^ Comito, Matt. "The Future of Australian Football: 16 year old lauded for stellar U20 World Cup Outing". Keepup. Matt Comito. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "CommBank Matildas squad confirmed for October Internationals". Matildas. Football Australia. 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Galic: CommBank Matildas debut a "dream come true"". Matildas. Football Australia. 28 October 2024.
- ^ Soccer Show, Oz Cro. "S2, Ep 13". Oz Cro Soccer Show. Retrieved 12 December 2023.