Thomas Aquilina
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Thomas Kevin Aquilina (/ˌækwɪˈliːnə/, AK-wə-LEE-nə; Maltese:[a.kɪˈliː.na]; born 2 February 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for the Newcastle Jets.
Early life
Aquilina attended Bossley Park High School where he was enrolled into the selective Talented Football Program.
Aquilina is of Maltese descent.
Career
Western Sydney Wanderers
Aquilina's professional football career began at the Western Sydney Wanderers, having come through their youth program, starting in the U15 squad in 2015. Aquilina made his A-League debut in the first round of the 2020-21 season, and had reportedly attracted interest from European clubs by the end of his first season. Aquilina spent a second season at the Wanderers, before departing after 42 appearances at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Central Coast Mariners
Having departed Western Sydney Wanderers, Aquilina joined the Central Coast Mariners for the 2022-23 season. Aquilina cited his reason for his move as an opportunity to build his career with the Mariners towards a move to a European club, given the Mariners had a strong recent track record of sending their talented players to play in Europe.
Aquilina made 13 appearances for the Mariners across all competitions, before departing mid-way through his first season with the club.
Newcastle Jets
Aquilina's departure from the Mariners came via a swap deal with the Newcastle Jets, which saw Aquilina join the Jets in exchange for James McGarry heading to the Central Coast. The Mariners and Jets share a fierce rivalry, the F3 Derby, making this a controversial move for both players involved.
Career statistics
As of match played 23 June 2026
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | Contintental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 2017 | NPL2 NSW | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | NPL NSW | 11 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 11 | 0 | |
| NPL2 NSW | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | ||
| Wanderers Youth Total | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | ||
| Sutherland Sharks (loan) | 2019 | NPL NSW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 2020–21 | A-League | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 23 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 17 | 0 | ||
| Wanderers Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| Central Coast Mariners | 2022–23 | A-League | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 0 |
| Newcastle Jets | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 29 | 5 | ||
| 2025–26 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 14 | 0 | ||
| Newcastle Jets Total | 63 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 5 | ||
| Career Total | 147 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 7 |
Honours
Newcastle Jets FC
International
Australia U20
Australia U17
External links
- at Soccerway