Craig Goodwin

Club

As of match played 26 May 2025

International

As of 20 March 2025

Early career

Goodwin started his career playing for amateur club Munno Para City Football Club. He later signed for one of the top local Adelaide sides Adelaide Raiders who play in the South Australian Super League. After being cut during the Adelaide United youth team trials he moved to Melbourne where he signed with Victorian Premier League side Oakleigh Cannons.

Melbourne Heart

On 2 September 2011, it was announced he had signed with the Melbourne Heart youth team who play in the National Youth League. He made his senior professional debut for Melbourne Heart during the 2011–12 A-League campaign in a round 19 fixture against Melbourne Victory in which he received the man of the match award.

Newcastle Jets

On 7 May 2012, it was announced he had signed a two-year contract with A-League club Newcastle Jets. At Newcastle, Goodwin was known for his finishing and accurate crossing, which benefited strikers Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths. He scored his first A-League goal against Sydney FC on 13 October 2012. His goal proved to be the winner in a 3–2 victory. Due to his consistent amazing performances Craig was nominated for NAB Young Footballer of the Year in October. On 8 April 2013 Goodwin joined English Premier League side Reading on trial for two weeks.

Adelaide United

On 7 September 2014, it was announced that Goodwin had signed with hometown A-League club Adelaide United, ending a two-year stay with Newcastle Jets.

Sparta…

On 7 March 2012, Goodwin was selected to represent the Australia Olympic football team in an Asian Olympic Qualifier match against Iraq. Goodwin made his international debut for Australia on 26 July 2013, coming on as a late substitute in a loss to Japan at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. He started the next match of the tournament, playing a full game in a 4–3 loss to China. On 27 January 2022, he scored his first international goal against Vietnam in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification as Australia won 4–0 in Melbourne. He was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November 2022. On 22 November 2022, Goodwin scored his second international goal and Australia's first World Cup goal from open play since the 2014 World Cup, in a 1–4 loss against France. In the last sixteen, his deflected strike, ultimately credited as an Argentine own goal by Enzo Fernández, halved the deficit in a 1–2 loss against eventual champions Argentina in Australia's round of 16 match. Strikes from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi stuck the blows against Goodwin's side. Goodwin was again selected in Graham Arnold's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, which was moved to 2024. Goodwin played a practice match against Bahrain and also played in Australia's opening match of the tournament against India, but was substituted off in both matches since he was carrying a minor injury. Goodwin returned to the field as a substitute in the Round of 16 match against Indonesia and scored a…

Adelaide United

A-League Championship: 2015–16 A-League Premiership: 2015–16 FFA Cup: 2018 Individual

Adelaide United All-time leading goal scorer PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2021–22, 2022–23 Adelaide United Aurelio Vidmar Medalist (Player of the Year) 2015–16, 2021–22 and 2022-23. Johnny Warren Medal: 2022–23 Mark Viduka Medal: 2018 A-Leagues All Star: 2022 AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2023