James Troisi (born 19 June 1991) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward. He has represented the Australian national team, the Socceroos, at senior level.
Early Life and Youth Career
Troisi was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He progressed through the youth systems of Adelaide United and the Australian Institute of Sport before beginning his senior career.
Club Career
- Adelaide United (2009–2011) – Troisi made his professional debut with Adelaide United in the A-League, appearing in 13 league matches and scoring one goal.
- Melbourne Heart (2011–2013) – He transferred to Melbourne Heart (now Melbourne City FC), where he featured in 27 league games and scored three goals.
- FC Utrecht (2013–2015) – Troisi moved to Europe, joining Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht. He made 38 league appearances and netted four times.
- FC Twente (Loan, 2015) – He spent a short loan spell at FC Twente, playing in two Eredivisie matches.
- Urawa Red Diamonds (2015–2016) – Troisi signed with the Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds, appearing in 15 league matches.
- Al Ain (2016–2017) – He joined United Arab Emirates club Al Ain but did not feature in league matches.
- Sydney FC (2017–2022) – Returning to Australia, Troisi signed for Sydney FC, where he contributed 12 goals in 87 league appearances and helped the team secure multiple A-League titles.
- Port Melbourne SC (2022–present) – As of the latest available information, Troisi plays for National Premier Leagues Victoria side Port Melbourne SC.
International Career
Troisi made his senior debut for Australia on 7 February 2012 in a friendly against Saudi Arabia. He earned a total of 21 caps for the Socceroos, scoring three goals. He was part of Australia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, though he did not feature in tournament matches.
Playing Style
Troichi is known for his technical ability, vision, and versatility in attacking roles. He can operate as an attacking midfielder, second striker, or on either wing.
Personal Life
Troisi holds Australian citizenship and is of Italian descent.
Career Statistics (selected)
| Club | Season(s) | Appearances (League) | Goals (League) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide United | 2009–2011 | 13 | 1 |
| Melbourne Heart | 2011–2013 | 27 | 3 |
| FC Utrecht | 2013–2015 | 38 | 4 |
| FC Twente (loan) | 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 2015–2016 | 15 | 0 |
| Sydney FC | 2017–2022 | 87 | 12 |
| Port Melbourne SC | 2022– | – | – |
Honours
- Sydney FC
- A-League Premiership: 2017–18, 2019–20
- A-League Championship: 2019, 2020
References
- Australian national team match records.
- Club announcements and league statistics from A-League, Eredivisie, J1 League, and other official sources.
