Adam Taggart

Footballer

Adam Taggart is an Australian association football player known for his role as a striker.

Taggart scored his first professional career hat-trick against Melbourne Heart while playing for Newcastle Jets.

He made his debut for the Australia national team in late 2012 and scored his first two international goals shortly after.

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Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Adam Jake Taggart is an Australian professional soccer player born in Australia, who plays as a striker for V.League 1 club Hanoi FC and the Australia national team. He made his senior debut with Perth Glory FC in January 2011, where he quickly made an impact by scoring his first goal against Gold Coast United. His promising talent led him to sign with Newcastle Jets FC in March 2012, where he became a key player, notably scoring a hat-trick against Melbourne Heart in November 2013 and winning the A-League Golden Boot in the 2013-14 season.

Professional Journey

In June 2014, Taggart transferred to Fulham F.C. on a three-year contract, but injuries hindered his initial contributions. He was loaned to Dundee United in September 2015 before returning to Perth Glory in January 2016. Throughout his career, Taggart has also represented Australia at various levels, including the U-20 and U-23 teams, and made his senior debut in late 2012. He was part of the Socceroos squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his skills on the international stage.

Recent Developments and Achievements

After a successful stint with Perth Glory, where he scored 15 goals in the 2023-24 A-League season, Taggart earned a call-up to the national team in March 2024. His accolades include multiple A-League Golden Boots and selections in the PFA A-League Team of the Season. Taggart continues to be a significant figure in Australian football, demonstrating his prowess as a forward and contributing to his teams both domestically and internationally.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

Club

As of 17 May 2024

International

As of 11 June 2024

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.

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International career

Taggart represented Australia at U-20 level at the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship in United Arab Emirates and at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Senior

Taggart made his debut for Australia in late 2012, in the second preliminary round of the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup against Hong Kong, coming off the bench in a narrow win. He scored his first two international goals days later in a win over Chinese Taipei. In 2013, Taggart played in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup, scoring a goal in a loss to China. Taggart was a part of the Socceroos squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and played in matches against Netherlands and Spain. In March 2024, Taggart returned to the national team after two years earning the called up with his form for Perth Glory scoring 15 goals in 19 appearances in the 2023–24 A-League season.

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Club career

Perth Glory

Taggart made his senior debut in a 1–1 draw with Melbourne Heart in January 2011. He scored his first goal in a loss to Gold Coast United, 75 minutes into the game.

Newcastle Jets

On 2 March 2012, Taggart signed a two-year contract with A-League club Newcastle Jets. In November 2013, Taggart scored his first professional career hat-trick against Melbourne Heart with all three goals scored from outside the 18 yard box. Newcastle would go on and win the match 3–1. After a strong start to the season, Adam had a dry patch with a lack of goals around Christmas, before scoring a brace against the Wanderers to salvage a 2–2 draw. He became a focal point of the Newcastle Jets attack, heading the lineup alongside Emile Heskey, Joel Griffiths and Michael Bridges. In 2014, Taggart became the second Newcastle player to receive the golden boot of the A-League with 16 goals, after Joel Griffiths in 2008. He was also awarded the A-League Young Player of the Season Award at the same ceremony.

Fulham

On 24 June 2014, Fulham signed Taggart from Newcastle Jets for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract but injury delayed his involvement with the first team by a number of months.

Loan to Dundee United

On 1 September 2015, Taggart signed for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United on a loan deal until January 2016.

Return to Perth Glory

On 26 January 2016, Taggart returned to Perth Glory again on a permanent deal. However, he was…

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Club: Fulham F.C. (2014–2016)
Club: Perth Glory FC (2010–2012)
Club: Newcastle Jets FC (2012–2014)
Club: Dundee United F.C. (2015–2015)
Club: Perth Glory FC (2016–)
Club: Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (2011–2013)
Club: Australia national under-23 soccer team (2011–)
Club: Australia men's national soccer team (2012–)
National team: Australia

Legacy

Honours

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Korean FA Cup: 2019 Individual

A-League Golden Boot: 2013–14, 2023–24 A-League Young Player of the Year: 2013–14 PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2013–14, 2023–24 K League 1 Golden Boot: 2019 K League 1 Best XI: 2019 Perth Glory A-League Men's Most Glorious Player: 2023–24, 2024–25 Perth Glory A-League Men's Players' Player of the Season: 2023–24 Perth Glory A-League Men's Members' Player of the Season: 2023–24, 2024–25 Perth Glory A-League Men's Goal of the Year: 2017–18, 2022–23 A-Leagues All Star: 2024

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Clubs

Australia national under-23 soccer team2011current
Australia men's national soccer team2012current
Perth Glory FC2016current
Perth Glory FC2010–2012
Australia men's national under-20 soccer team2011–2013
Newcastle Jets FC2012–2014
Fulham F.C.2014–2016
Dundee United F.C.2015–2015

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