Jordan Elsey (born 2 March 1994) is an Australian footballer who plays as a centre back for A-League club Adelaide United.

Jordan Elsey
Personal information
Full name Jordan Elsey
Date of birth (1994-03-02) 2 March 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Adelaide, Australia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Adelaide United
Youth career
2002–2008 Para Hills Knights
2008–2009 FFSA NTC
2009–2013 Adelaide United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011Para Hills Knights (loan) 16 (0)
2013–2021 Adelaide United 124 (4)
2021–2023 Newcastle Jets 34 (2)
2023 Perth Glory 10 (1)
2023–2024 East Bengal 0 (0)
2024– Adelaide United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 September 2024

Playing career

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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

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Adelaide United

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Adelaide United youngster Jordan Elsey to develop career with Hong Kong club Kitchee". The Advertiser. Adelaide. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Elsey returns to Adelaide". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Elsey has ruptured his ACL". 4 November 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Elsey departs United". Adelaide United. 1 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Duo depart Newcastle Jets". Newcastle Jets. 21 January 2023.
  7. ^ Morgan, Gareth (23 January 2023). "Glory land experienced central defender". Perth Glory.
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