Louis Joseph D'Arrigo (born 23 September 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Polish club Lechia Gdańsk.[1]

Louis D'Arrigo
Personal information
Full name Louis Joseph D'Arrigo
Date of birth (2001-09-23) 23 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Ashford, Australia
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Lechia Gdańsk
Number 16
Youth career
West Torrens Birkalla
2015 SA NTC
2018–2022 Adelaide United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 FFA CoE 30 (8)
2018–2022 Adelaide United NPL 38 (2)
2018–2023 Adelaide United 98 (3)
2023– Lechia Gdańsk 25 (1)
International career
2019 Australia U20 6 (0)
2022– Australia U23 17 (4)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Australia
WAFF U-23 Championship
Runner-up 2024 Saudi Arabia U23 Team
AFF U-19 Youth Championship
Winner 2019 Vietnam U20 Team
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Winner 2016 Cambodia U17 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 March 2024

Club career

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Adelaide United

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D'Arrigo made his professional debut in a Round 21 clash against Sydney FC, replacing Ryan Strain in the 86th minute as Adelaide lost the game 2–0.[2] After a standout 2017–18 Y-League campaign, D’Arrigo was named the league's Player of the Year at the Dolan Warren Awards in April.[3] On 24 July 2018, he signed his first professional contract with Adelaide, penning a two-year scholarship deal with the club.[4]

Lechia Gdańsk

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On 5 September 2023, D'Arrigo joined Polish I liga side Lechia Gdańsk.[5]

International career

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Born in Australia, D'Arrigo is of Maltese and Italian descent. He is a youth international for Australia, having played up to the Australia U23s.[6]

Honours

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Adelaide United

Lechia Gdańsk

Australia U20

Australia U17

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "D'Arrigo added to Reds' senior squad - Adelaide United". 24 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Sydney vs. Adelaide United - 1 March 2019 - Soccerway".
  3. ^ "All the winners from the Dolan Warren Awards".
  4. ^ "News - A Leagues | KEEPUP".
  5. ^ "D'Arrigo dwunastym i ostatnim wzmocnieniem Lechii Gdańsk" (in Polish). Lechia Gdańsk. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Mental fortitude drives D'Arrigo, the milestone man". Adelaide United. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  7. ^ Ptak, Jakub (19 May 2024). "Lechia górą w derbach! Cieszą się w... Katowicach [WIDEO]". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  8. ^ "MAS U18 v AUS U18" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Match Summary - AFF Smart U16 Championship 2015" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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