Jordan Elsey

Jordan Elsey (born 2 March 1994) is an Australian footballer player who plays as a centre back for Newcastle Jets in the A-League.

Jordan Elsey
Personal information
Full name Jordan Elsey
Date of birth (1994-03-02) 2 March 1994
Place of birth Adelaide, Australia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Newcastle Jets
Number 4
Youth career
2002–2008 Para Hills Knights
2008–2009 FFSA NTC
2009–2013 Adelaide United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 → Para Hills Knights (loan) 16 (0)
2013–2021 Adelaide United 124 (4)
2021– Newcastle Jets 16 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:17, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

Playing career

In December 2013, Elsey joined Hong Kong First Division club Kitchee on loan,[1] however he was recalled early and subsequently did not make a senior appearance.[2]

In January 2014, Elsey scored his debut goal for Adelaide United in stoppage time of a match against league leaders Brisbane Roar, giving Adelaide United a surprising 2–1 victory.[3]

On 4 November 2014 Adelaide United confirmed that Jordan had ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament.[4] He made his return to action on 7 November 2015 playing for the Adelaide United Youth side and a return to the senior team later in the season.

In July 2021, Elsey departed Adelaide United at the end of his contract.[5]

On 8 July 2021, Jordan Elsey was announced as a signing by the Newcastle Jets for the upcoming 2021/22 season to play under new manager Arthur Papas.

Honours

Adelaide United

Individual

References
  1. "Adelaide United youngster Jordan Elsey to develop career with Hong Kong club Kitchee". The Advertiser. Adelaide. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. "Elsey returns to Adelaide". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  3. "Unlikely hero gives Reds victory to savour". Football Federation Australia. 11 January 2014.
  4. "Elsey has ruptured his ACL". 4 November 2014.
  5. "Elsey departs United". Adelaide United. 1 July 2021.

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