Australian soccer player
Tass Mourdoukoutas (born 3 March 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Perth Glory .
Early life
Born in Sydney , Mourdoukoutas grew up in Sylvania Waters and is of Greek descent.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] Football NSW Institute before moving to Sydney Olympic 's youth team in 2016.[ 5] Western Sydney Wanderers Academy, where he played for both the club’s National Premier Leagues NSW 2 side and Championship-winning Foxtel Y-League team.[ 5]
Club career
Tass playing for York United in 2024 Mourdoukoutas made his professional debut for Western Sydney Wanderers in a 1–1 draw with Wellington Phoenix on 13 January 2018, coming on for Steven Lustica in the 88th minute.[ 6] [ 7] Melbourne City on 23 January 2019, scoring the Wanderers' second as they went on to lose 4–3.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
In June 2022, Mourdoukoutas signed with Canadian Premier League side York United through 2023.[ 13] [ 14] Forge FC .[ 15] [ 16]
In December 2023, he signed with Valour FC for the 2024 season.[ 17] [ 18] [ 19]
In January 2025, Perth Glory announced the signing for the remainder of the 2024–25 season .[ 20]
International career
In August 2018, he was named to the Australia U19 team for the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship .[ 21] [ 22]
In 2019, he played with the Australia U23 at the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification tournament and later at the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship ,[ 23] [ 24] [ 25]
Career statistics
As of 19 October 2024 [ 26]
Honours
Western Sydney Wanderers
References
^ a b "Tass Mourdoukoutas" . Western Sydney Wanderers . Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023 .^ "Mourdoukoutas shows off familiar 'Fan-Tass-Tico' trick for Western Sydney Wanderers fans" . The Greek Herald ^ Stamocostas, Con (19 October 2018). "The Greek Australians looking to light up the 2018/19 A-League and W-League seasons" . Neos Kosmos . ^ "Q&A with young Wanderers defender and Olyroo Tass Mourdoukoutas" . Neos Kosmos . 25 November 2020.^ a b "Tass Mourdoukoutas Western Sydney Wanderers profile" . Western Sydney Wanderers ^ "Wanderers and Phoenix share points" . Western Sydney Wanderers FC ^ Stogiannou, George (8 June 2018). "Mourdoukoutas signs with Babbel's Wanderers" . Neos Kosmos . ^ "City beat Wanderers in seven-goal thriller in Hyundai A-League classic" . Western Sydney Wanderers FC ^ Whaley, Pamela (18 February 2020). "Wanderers re-sign rising Olyroos star" . Narooma News . ^ "Tass Mourdoukoutas shares inspirational words from Greek father that led to career success" . The Greek Herald ^ "Wanderers bid farewell to Mourdoukoutas" . Western Sydney Wanderers FC ^ Tait, Ed (2 March 2024). "Tass Mourdoukoutas: "I always say if you want to grow your game, take a leap of faith. Go for it." . Valour FC ^ "York United announce signing of Australian defender Tass Mourdoukoutas" . Canadian Premier League . 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022 .^ Jacques, John (24 June 2022). "York United Adds Aussie Defender Tass Mourdoukoutas" . Northern Tribune . ^ "Aussie Rules: After an Eye-catching debut, Mourdoukoutas leads from the back" . York United FC ^ Jacques, John (4 December 2023). "Aussie Defender Tass Mourdoukoutas Departs York United" . Northern Tribune . ^ "Valour FC sign Australian defender Tass Mourdoukoutas to a contract" . Valour FC ^ Jacques, John (27 December 2023). "Valour Signs 'Primary Target' Tass Mourdoukoutas" . Northern Tribune . ^ Jacques, John (14 January 2025). "Romeo Returns To Valour, But Mourdoukoutas Exits" . Northern Tribune . ^ Morgan, Gareth (24 January 2025). "Central defender Mourdoukoutas joins Glory ALM squad" . Perth Glory . Retrieved 24 January 2025 . ^ "Six Wanderers named in young Socceroos squad for Central Coast Camp" . Western Sydney Wanderers FC ^ "Ante Milicic finalises Young Socceroos squad for AFC U19 Championship in Indonesia" . My Football . 5 October 2018.^ "Mourdoukoutas relishing morale and mindset in Australian camp" . My Football . 13 January 2020.^ Rhodes, Benedict (8 October 2022). "Australian club mates Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio and Tass Mourdoukotas thriving with York United" . Canadian Premier League ^ Tait, Ed (27 December 2023). " . Valour FC ^ Tass Mourdoukoutas at Soccerway^ "Tass Mourdoukoutas 2017 NPL Stats" . MyGameDay .^ "Tass Mourdoukoutas 2018 NPL Stats" . MyGameDay .^ "Tass Mourdoukoutas 2019 NPL Stats" . MyGameDay .^ "Tass Mourdoukoutas 2020 NPL Stats" . MyGameDay .^ "Tass Mourdoukoutas 2021 NPL Stats" . MyGameDay .
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