Jordan Elsey (born 2 March 1994) is an Australian footballer who plays as a centre back for Indian Super League club East Bengal.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan Elsey | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | East Bengal | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2008 | Para Hills Knights | ||
| 2008–2009 | FFSA NTC | ||
| 2009–2013 | Adelaide United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | → Para Hills Knights (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2013–2021 | Adelaide United | 124 | (4) |
| 2021–2023 | Newcastle Jets | 34 | (2) |
| 2023 | Perth Glory | 10 | (1) |
| 2023– | East Bengal | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:54, 5 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
Playing career edit
In December 2013, Elsey joined Hong Kong First Division club Kitchee on loan,[1] however he was recalled early and subsequently did not make a senior appearance.[2]
In January 2014, Elsey scored his debut goal for Adelaide United in stoppage time of a match against league leaders Brisbane Roar, giving Adelaide United a surprising 2–1 victory.[3]
On 4 November 2014 Adelaide United confirmed that Jordan had ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament.[4] He made his return to action on 7 November 2015 playing for the Adelaide United Youth side and a return to the senior team later in the season.
In July 2021, Elsey departed Adelaide United at the end of his contract.[5]
On 8 July 2021, Jordan Elsey was announced as a signing by the Newcastle Jets for the upcoming 2021/22 season to play under new manager Arthur Papas.
In January 2023, Elsey departed the Newcastle Jets.[6] Perth Glory confirmed his signing shortly thereafter.[7]
Honours edit
Adelaide United
- A-League Premiership: 2015/16
- A-League Championship: 2015–16
- FFA Cup: 2018, 2019
Individual
References edit
- ^ "Adelaide United youngster Jordan Elsey to develop career with Hong Kong club Kitchee". The Advertiser. Adelaide. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Elsey returns to Adelaide". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Unlikely hero gives Reds victory to savour". Football Federation Australia. 11 January 2014. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Elsey has ruptured his ACL". 4 November 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Elsey departs United". Adelaide United. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Duo depart Newcastle Jets". Newcastle Jets. 21 January 2023.
- ^ Morgan, Gareth (23 January 2023). "Glory land experienced central defender". Perth Glory.
External links edit
- Jordan Elsey at WorldFootball.net