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Australian professional footballer
George Blackwood playing for Sydney FC
George Henry Raymond Blackwood (born 4 June 1997) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Maltese Premier League club Balzan .
Born in Sydney, Blackwood played youth football for APIA Leichhardt Tigers before making his professional debut for Sydney FC in 2014.
Blackwood has represented Australia at under-20 and at under-23 level.
Club career
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Early career
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Blackwood spent a month training at Colchester United in 2013 after winning a scholarship award in Australia.[2]
Sydney FC
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George was first called up to Sydney FC 's senior squad for a match against Melbourne City in October 2014.[3] He scored his first goal for the club in a draw against Central Coast Mariners on 16 March 2016 with a shot from outside the box .[4] Blackwood denied a new contract from Sydney FC at the end of the 2016–17 season .[5]
Adelaide United
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In July 2017, Adelaide United signed Blackwood.[6] Blackwood's first professional goal for the Adelaide-based club came from a penalty in the Round of 16 of the 2017 FFA Cup against rivals Melbourne Victory .[7] Blackwood made an appearance in the 2017 FFA Cup Final on 21 November 2017 against former club Sydney FC , coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.[8] Blackwood was released by the club on 26 August 2020 to pursue a new opportunity[9]
Oldham Athletic
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On 6 September 2020, Blackwood signed with Oldham Athletic on a two-year deal.[10] Blackwood scored his first goal for Oldham on 3 November 2020 which saw the team go on to win the game 2–1.[11] Blackwood developed a fracture in his back which saw a lack of appearances for the English club.[12] Following the conclusion of the 2020–21 EFL League Two season, the club had announced that they had mutually agreed to terminate his contract, Blackwood then returned to Australia.[13]
Return to Adelaide United
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Blackwood returned to Adelaide United on 2 August 2021 signing a two-year deal.[14] In his first game back for the club, Blackwood dispatched a penalty in a Round of 32 match of the 2021 FFA Cup against Floreat Athena .[15]
Following a poor season Blackwood was released by the club on the 4th of July 2023. [16] He was unable to find any clubs in Australia interested in signing him and departed for Indonesia.
Bhayangkara FC
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On 9 November 2023, Blackwood joins Bhayangkara FC in Liga 1 .[17] [18] On the same day, he made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Rans Nusantara , coming substitute for Sani Rizki Fauzi in the 67th minute.
Blackwood was released from his contract shortly after his debut.[19]
Balzan FC
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Having been released by Bhayangkara FC almost as soon as his contract began, Blackwood failed to find a new contract within Indonesia or back home in Australia. In January 2024, it was announced that he had signed for Maltese Premier League club Balzan F.C. .[20]
International career
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Blackwood was first selected for the Australian under-20 team for the 2014 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in September 2014.[21]
In March 2015, Blackwood was called up to the Australian under-23 team to replace injured Sydney FC teammate Terry Antonis for 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification .[22]
Career statistics
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Club
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As of 21 May 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club
Season
League
Cup
Continental
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Sydney FC
2014–15
A-League
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2015–16
A-League
14
1
0
0
6
0
20
1
2016–17
A-League
2
0
1
0
0
0
3
0
Sydney FC total
19
1
1
0
6
0
26
1
Adelaide United
2017–18
A-League
24
5
5
1
0
0
29
6
2018–19
A-League
19
4
1
0
0
0
20
4
2019–20
A-League
21
4
2
2
0
0
23
6
Adelaide total
64
13
8
3
0
0
72
16
Oldham Athletic
2020–21
League Two
13
3
2
0
0
0
15
3
Adelaide United
2021–22
A-League Men
17
5
2
1
0
0
19
6
2022–23
A-League Men
19
2
3
1
0
0
22
3
Adelaide total
36
7
5
2
0
0
41
9
Career total
132
24
16
5
6
0
154
29
Honours
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Club
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Sydney FC
Country
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Australia
Individual
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References
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^ Hassett, Sebastian (10 October 2014). "Sydney FC's kids to be tested against Melbourne City millionaires" . Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 13 September 2016 .
^ "Central Coast Mariners score two late goals to salvage A-League draw with Sydney FC" . ABC News . 19 March 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016 .
^ "Calver stays, Blackwood leaves Sydney FC" . The World Game . 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017 .
^ Greenwood, Rob (6 July 2017). "A-League forward George Blackwood joins Adelaide United from Sydney FC" . The Advertiser .
^ "Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory, FFA Cup, Round of 16, 23rd Aug 2017" . FFA Cup . Retrieved 20 July 2019 .
^ "Sydney FC vs Adelaide United, FFA Cup, Cup Final, 21st Nov 2017" . FFA Cup . Retrieved 20 July 2019 .
^ "Farewell, George Blackwood! | Adelaide United" . www.adelaideunited.com.au . Retrieved 26 August 2020 .
^ "SIGNING: Blackwood Becomes A Latic" . www.oldhamathletic.co.uk . Retrieved 6 September 2020 .
^ Binks, Elliott. "OLYROO OFF THE MARK FOR LATICS IN 'FANTASTIC' WIN" . FTBL . Retrieved 4 August 2021 .
^ Thomas, Josh (23 April 2021). " 'I couldn't do anything' - George Blackwood's tough first season in England ending with silver lining" . Sporting News . Retrieved 4 August 2021 .
^ Geldard, Suzanne (30 June 2021). "Oldham confirm departure of Australian striker George Blackwood" . The Oldham Times . Retrieved 4 August 2021 .
^ "Botic signs with A-League's Western Utd" . Yahoo Sports . 2 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021 .
^ Filosi, Gianluca (26 September 2021). "FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 Report: Floreat Athena 1-3 (aet) Adelaide United" . Adelaide United . Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021 .
^ "Blackwood, Kasumović to leave Reds" . adelaideunited.com.au . 4 July 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024 .
^ "Former Sydney FC & Adelaide United player George Blackwood signs for Bhayangkara Presisi in Indonesia's first division" . Kristorpha . Reddit. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023 .
^ "Welcome @zulfahmiarifin23 @george_blackwood @arifsatria_28 Kita sama-sama berjuang untuk panji-panji The Guardian!" . Bhayangkara FC . Via Instagram. 9 November 2023.
^ "Skuad Borongan ala Bhayangkara FC Langsung Dikenalkan Bersama, Pemain Asing Langsung Debut Starter" . Tribunnews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 November 2023 .
^ Camilleri, Valhmor. "Balzan FC sign Australian striker George Blackwood" . Times Of Malta. Retrieved 27 January 2024 .
^ Thedosiou, Peter (1 September 2014). "Berowra's George Blackwood selected for young Socceroos" . The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 13 September 2016 .
^ "Antonis, Yeboah out of Olyroos squad" . The World Game . 23 March 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2016 .
^ a b Houghton, Nick (25 September 2016). "Young Socceroos cruise to AFF U-19 Championship win" . The World Game . Retrieved 25 September 2016 . [permanent dead link ]
^ Smithies, Tom (12 May 2015). "Johnny Warren Medal 2014–15: Phoenix striker Nathan Burns wins top gong at A-League awards" . The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 13 September 2016 .
External links
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R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Blackwood&oldid=1235731803 "
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