Liam McGing

Liam McGing (born 11 December 1998), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Wellington Phoenix.

Liam McGing
Personal information
Full name Liam McGing
Date of birth (1998-12-11) 11 December 1998
Place of birth Australia
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
Wellington Phoenix
Number 2
Youth career
2013–2014 FNSW NTC
2015–2016 Sydney United 58
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Sydney FC NPL 53 (0)
2019 Sydney FC 0 (0)
2019 Sutherland Sharks 7 (0)
2019– Wellington Phoenix Reserves 10 (0)
2019– Wellington Phoenix 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 November 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22 May 2019

Professional career

On 21 May 2019 he made his professional debut in the 2019 AFC Champions League in a group stage match against Kawasaki Frontale.[1]

On 23 November 2019 McGing made his A-League debut, coming on as a sub for the Wellington Phoenix in their 2–1 win over the Brisbane Roar. It was the Phoenix first win of the 2019–20 season.[2]

On 2 November 2020 McGing signed a one-year contract to stay on with the Phoenix.[3]

Personal life

McGing is the younger brother of Jake McGing who also plays in the A-League.[4]

References

  1. Rugari, Vince (21 May 2019). "Sydney FC cop surreal 4-0 loss in AFC Champions League dead rubber". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. Rollo, Phillip (23 November 2019). "Taylor-made: Super Steven steers Wellington Phoenix to much-needed win". Stuff.co.nz.
  3. "Liam McGing Re-Signs For The Upcoming Season". Wellington Phoenix FC. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  4. "Wellington Phoenix raid Sydney FC by signing youth team captain Liam McGing". Stuff. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2020.


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