Isaac Richards (soccer)
Isaac Richards (born 9 April 1999) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Isaac Michael Richards | ||
Date of birth | 9 April 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
Number | 30 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014 | West Adelaide | ||
2014–2015 | FFSA NTC | ||
2015– | Adelaide United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016– | Adelaide United NPL | 46 | (0) |
2017– | Adelaide United | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 December 2019 |
Club career
Adelaide United
On 14 December 2017, Richards signed a 1-year scholarship contract with Adelaide United.[2] For the 2018 season Richards was awarded the prestigious Peter Nikolich Trophy for the SA National Premier League (NPL) Goalkeeper of the Year. In November 2018, at the age of 19, Richards' contract with Adelaide United was upgraded to a senior contract until the end of the season.[3] In May 2019 his senior contract was extended for a further two years to May 2021.[4]
On 2 October 2019, Richards made his professional senior debut being named in the starting lineup for Adelaide United in a FFA Cup semi-final fixture against the Central Coast Mariners. They would go on to win the match 2–1. Richards played the entirety of the match.[5]
Richards made his A-League debut against the Central Coast Mariners on 22 December 2019.[6]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Adelaide United | 2017–18 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018–19 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2019–20 | A-League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Career total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Honours
Club
Adelaide United
- FFA Cup: 2018, 2019
- State League 1 U-20 Premiership: 2015
- State League 1 U-20 Championship: 2015
References
- "Adelaide United profile". Adelaide United.
- "Local SA trio commit to Reds". Adelaide United. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- "Adelaide United duo rewarded with senior deals". FTBL. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- "Adelaide United Hyundai A-League 2019/20 squad update". Adelaide United. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- "FFA Cup semi-finals: Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United; news, scores, result, highlights, video, draw, Melbourne City, Matt Simon,". Fox Sports. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- "Adelaide United Twitter". Twitter. 22 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- "Adelaide United pair sign senior contracts". Hyundai A-League. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
External links
- Adelaide United profile
- Isaac Richards at Soccerway