Morgan Aquino is an Australian soccer player who plays goalkeeper for Perth Glory in the A-League Women.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Morgan Elizabeth Aquino | ||
| Date of birth | 4 August 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2020 | Perth Glory | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Brisbane Roar | 4 | (0) |
| 2021– | Perth Glory | 38 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | Australia U16 | ||
| 2019 | Australia U19 | ||
| 2024 | Australia U23 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life
editAquino started playing football alternating between goalkeeper and striker. She was scouted by then Western Australia state coach Elisa D'Ovideo, who selected her for the under-13 state team.[1]
Club career
editAquino started her professional career at her hometown club of Perth Glory, but did not make an appearance until January 2020, coming on as a half time substitute against Western Sydney Wanderers.[2] She made three appearances before signing for Brisbane Roar for the 2020–21 season.[3]
Aquino returned to Perth Glory the following season having made four appearances for the Roar, on a long-term deal.[4] From then on, she started making more regular appearances for the club, sharing goalkeeping duties with her fellow goalkeepers Courtney Newbon and Sarah Langman.[5]
Having established herself as Perth's first choice goalkeeper, Aquino went on to have a breakout season during the 2023–24 campaign. She played in every game and made a record 126 saves with a save percentage of 81.1%, which was the most of any goalkeeper in the league.[6] Her efforts this season earned her a place in both the PFA and A-League Women's teams of the season.
International career
editAquino has been called up to the Junior and Young Matildas squads,[7][1] and featured at the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship.[8]
On 15 May 2024, Aquino was called up to the U-23 Matildas squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Sweden.[9]
Honours
editClub
editPerth Glory
editIndividual
edit- PFA A-League Women's Team of the Season: 2023–24[6]
- A-League Women's Goalkeeper of the Year: 2023–24[10]
- Perth Glory A-League Women Members' Player of the Season: 2023–24
- Perth Glory A-League Women Players' Player of the Season: 2023–24
References
edit- ^ a b Bennett, Neil (14 January 2020). "Morgan Aquino: The loneliness of the reserve goalkeeper". Beyond 90. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "WLeague Stats". aleaguestats.com. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Staff, KEEPUP (6 November 2020). "Young Matildas duo McKenna & Aquino sign on". Brisbane Roar. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Staff, KEEPUP (20 May 2021). "Rising star Aquino returns to hometown club". Perth Glory. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to "get out there and enjoy it"". 6 March 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ a b D'Urbano, Nicholas (2 May 2024). "PFA reveals player-voted 2023-24 A-League Women's Team of the Season". The PFA. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Made in the Westfield W-League: Up-and-coming Westfield Junior & Young Matildas to watch this season | Matildas". www.matildas.com.au. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Leah Blayney finalises Westfield Young Matildas squad for 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship | Matildas". www.matildas.com.au. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Andreatta confirms U-23 Women's National Team Four Nations Tournament squad | Football Australia". www.footballaustralia.com.au. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Every Liberty A-League award winner: Julie Dolan Medalist, Fan Player of the Year & more". A-Leagues. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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