Anthony Lesiotis (born 24 April 2000) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Heidelberg United. He previously played for Melbourne Victory, Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City.

Club career

He made his professional debut for Melbourne City on 7 August 2018 in an FFA Cup match against Brisbane Roar.

He signed for crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory on 3 January 2019, becoming the first player to make the switch in that direction.

He debuted for Melbourne Victory against Brisbane Roar on 15 January 2019, coming off the bench as a substitute for Victory captain Carl Valeri.[citation needed]

In September 2020, Lesiotis left Melbourne Victory.

On 5 November 2020, Western Sydney Wanderers announced the signing of Lesiotis on a two-year deal. He was released in April 2021, having not made a single appearance. A couple of weeks later, he returned to Melbourne City, signing a scholarship deal until the end of the 2020–21 A-League season.

Personal life

Lesiotis was born in Australia, and is of Greek descent.

Career statistics

Club

As of 6 June 2021

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupAsiaOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Melbourne City NPL2017NPL Victoria 2110———110
2018190———190
Total300———300
Melbourne City2017–18A-League0000——00
2018–191010——20
Total1010——20
Melbourne Victory2018–19A-League600030—90
2019–201701040—220
Total2301070—310
Melbourne Victory NPL2019NPL Victoria 2150———150
Melbourne City2020–21A-League10———10
Career total700207000790

External links

  • at Soccerway