Jordan Elsey

Jordan Elsey (born 2 March 1994) is an Australian footballer who plays as a centre back for Indian Super League club East Bengal.

Jordan Elsey
Personal information
Full nameJordan Elsey
Date of birth (1994-03-02) 2 March 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthAdelaide, Australia
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)Centre back
Team information
Current team
East Bengal
Number44
Youth career
2002–2008Para Hills Knights
2008–2009FFSA NTC
2009–2013Adelaide United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2011Para Hills Knights (loan)16(0)
2013–2021Adelaide United124(4)
2021–2023Newcastle Jets34(2)
2023Perth Glory10(1)
2023–East Bengal0(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:54, 5 August 2023 (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.

In January 2023, Elsey departed the Newcastle Jets.[6] Perth Glory confirmed his signing shortly thereafter.[7]

Honours

Adelaide United

Individual

References