Ethan Alagich
Ethan Alagich | |
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| Born | South Australia, Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Known for | Defensive midfielder for Adelaide United |
Ethan Alagich is a professional Australian soccer athlete who operates as a defensive midfielder for the A-League Men team Adelaide United. He is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich.
Adelaide United
Alagich's football journey began in Valley View, South Australia, where he played at the under-6 level for Valley View SC and Port Adelaide Pirates. He then spent close to six years with Adelaide Croatia Raiders before joining Adelaide United in 2019.
Competing in the National Premier Leagues South Australia with Adelaide United Youth, Alagich appeared in 22 league matches and scored once. His first appearance for Adelaide United's senior team came on 26 September 2021, entering as a substitute during a 3–1 extra-time victory against Floreat Athena in the FFA Cup. In January 2022, he secured a scholarship contract and was elevated to the first-team squad.
Alagich earned his first starting role on 11 November 2022, contributing to a 3–0 win over rivals Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium. He became the third player to compete for the club whose father also represented Adelaide United competitively. Alongside Nestor Irankunda, he was acknowledged as Adelaide United's A-League Men Rising Star and extended his contract by two years in July 2023.
Personal life
Hailing from South Australia, Alagich is the son of ex-professional footballer Richie Alagich, who amassed over 400 competitive appearances, including 92 matches for Adelaide United. Football runs deep in his family: his grandfather, Colin Alagich Snr, was involved in the sport both as a player and referee, while his aunt, Dianne Alagich, also played professionally. Of Croatian heritage, his great-great-uncle emigrated from Yugoslavia to Australia in 1932.