Stefan Mauk
Stefan Mauk | |
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| Born | Stefan Ingo Mauk October 12, 1995 Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Attacking midfielder for Công An Hà Nội (on loan from Adelaide United) |
Stefan Ingo Mauk (born 12 October 1995) is a professional Australian soccer athlete who primarily plays as an attacking midfielder for V.League 1 team Công An Hà Nội, where he is on loan from A-League Men side Adelaide United. Additionally, Mauk is capable of performing as a box-to-box midfielder or operating on the right wing.
Personal life
Mauk completed his education at Henley High School. His father, Georg, passed away due to cancer when Stefan was 15 years old.
Melbourne City
At the age of sixteen in October 2012, Mauk signed a two-year deal with Melbourne City following his tenure at the Australian Institute of Sport.
Adelaide United
In January 2016, Mauk made a return to his hometown by joining Adelaide United through a trade that saw Osama Malik move to Melbourne.
N.E.C.
Mauk secured a three-year contract with Dutch Eredivisie club NEC on 19 July 2016. He made his debut in August 2016 against PEC Zwolle, coming off at halftime in a match that ended 1–1. Shortly thereafter, he lost favour within the squad. Although loan opportunities were explored in January 2017, none materialized. Mauk stayed at NEC until May 2017 without further appearances, during which time manager Peter Hyballa was dismissed. He concluded the season with three total appearances as NEC faced relegation to the Eerste Divisie. Following this, Mauk expressed his desire to depart in search of consistent playing time and new challenges abroad.
Loan to Melbourne City
For the 2017–18 season, Mauk returned to Melbourne City on a season-long loan.
Brisbane Roar
On 28 May 2018, Mauk transferred from NEC to Brisbane Roar, signing a four-year contract aimed at bolstering their midfield options.
Adelaide United
Mauk departed Brisbane Roar on 30 January 2020 to rejoin Adelaide United. On 1 December 2020, he was appointed club captain, becoming the fifth player from South Australia to be honoured with this leadership position.
Fagiano Okayama
After an impactful period in the A-League, on 22 February 2022 Mauk moved permanently to Japanese J2 League outfit Fagiano Okayama from Adelaide United.
Adelaide United
Stefan returned once again to Adelaide United on a free transfer announced on 2 February 2024, committing through the end of the 2026–27 season. Later, on 31 July 2025, he left on a one-year loan with an option to purchase, pursuing opportunities within Asia.
International career
Mauk earned his inaugural call-up to the Australian national team for a friendly match against England held on 27 May 2016.
Honours
Adelaide United
Individual