Shaun Ontong

Shaun Ontong
Born	(1987-03-25) March 25, 1987 Canberra, Australia
Occupation(s)	Soccer player, assistant coach
Years active	–2012 (player)
Known for	Former Australian soccer player, assistant coach for Yokohama F. Marinos

Shaun Ontong (born 25 March 1987 in Canberra, Australia) is a former Australian soccer player who currently serves as an assistant coach for Yokohama F. Marinos.

His father, Paul Ontong, hailing from South Africa, competed in the NSL representing Canberra City, Mooroolbark SC, and Brisbane Lions.

Club career

Beginning his football journey in Canberra, Ontong played for youth teams Belwest Foxes and Belconnen United before entering the AIS in 2006. He underwent a trial period with German side 1. FC Nürnberg but had to return due to a groin injury. Following short stints with Melbourne Victory and trials across Europe at FC Sion, NK Maribor, and Bela Krajina, persistent injuries led him back to Australia. In June 2007, he secured a one-year contract with Adelaide United, then signed a two-year agreement with the Newcastle Jets in April 2008. By 2012, Ontong was competing for Oakleigh Cannons in the Victorian Premier League.

International career

At the under-20 level, Ontong achieved 10 international appearances and captained the Young Socceroos during the AFC Youth Championship 2006.

A-League career statistics

(As of January 2008)

Club	Season	League			Finals			Asia			Total
Appearances	Goals	Assists	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Adelaide United	2007–08	9	0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	0	0
Total		!									9	0	0

Football academy

In 2013, Ontong partnered with fellow Canberran Kaz Patafta to establish the Ontong Patafta Football Academy in Canberra, dedicated to nurturing young football talent.

External links

• Ontong Patafta Football Academy
• Profile at ultimatealeague.com (up to 2010)