Craig Goodwin

Craig Alexander Goodwin (born 16 December 1991) is an Australian international football (soccer) player who plays for Adelaide United in the A-League, on loan from Al-Wehda of the Saudi Professional League. Goodwin has represented the Australian national team and has also previously appeared for the under-23 national side.

Club Career

Early career

He started his career playing for amateur club Munno Para City Football Club. He later signed for one of the top local Adelaide sides Adelaide Raiders who play in the South Australian Super League. After being cut during the Adelaide United youth team trials he moved to Melbourne where he signed with Victorian Premier League side Oakleigh Cannons.

Melbourne Heart

On 2 September 2011 it was announced he had signed with the Melbourne Heart youth team who play in the National Youth League. He made his senior professional debut for Melbourne Heart during the 2011–12 A-League campaign in a round 19 fixture against Melbourne Victory in which he received the man of the match award.

Newcastle Jets

On 7 May 2012 it was announced he had signed a two-year contract with A-League club Newcastle Jets. At Newcastle, Goodwin was known for his finishing and accurate crossing, which benefited strikers Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths. He scored his first A-League goal against Sydney FC on 13 October 2012. His goal proved to be the winner in a 3–2 victory. Due to his consistent amazing performances Craig was nominated for NAB Young Footballer of the Year in October. On 8 April 2013 Goodwin joined English Premier League side Reading on trial for two weeks.

Adelaide United

On 7 September 2014 it was announced that Goodwin had signed with hometown A-League club Adelaide United, ending a two-year stay with Newcastle Jets.

Sparta Rotterdam

On 5 May 2016, it was announced that Goodwin had signed with Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam four day

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