Liam McGing explained

Liam McGing
Fullname:Liam McGing
Birth Date:11 December 1998
Birth Place:Australia
Height:190 cm
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2013–2014
Youthclubs1:FNSW NTC
Youthyears2:2015–2016
Youthclubs2:Sydney United 58
Years1:2016–2019
Caps1:53
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Sydney FC NPL
Years2:2019
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Sydney FC
Years3:2019
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Sutherland Sharks
Years4:2019–2021
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Years5:2019–2021
Caps5:10
Goals5:0
Clubs5:Wellington Phoenix
Years6:2021–2022
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Clubs6:Sydney FC
Years7:2022
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Clubs7:Finn Harps
Years8:2023
Caps8:20
Goals8:0
Clubs8:Marconi Stallions
Years9:2024
Caps9:14
Goals9:0
Clubs9:Sydney United 58
Club-Update:15 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:22 May 2019

Liam McGing (born 11 December 1998) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Sydney United 58 in the National Premier Leagues NSW.

Professional career

On 21 May 2019, McGing 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]

In November 2021, McGing signed a short-term contract with Sydney FC.[4] Following his release from Sydney after only making a single appearance, McGing travelled to Ireland, signing a contract with Finn Harps in the League of Ireland First Division.[5] However he would only go on to make 5 appearances at the club, before returning home and signing with Marconi Stallions for the 2023 National Premier Leagues NSW season.

In December 2023, Liam signed with Sydney United 58 for the 2024 National Premier Leagues NSW season.[6]

Personal life

McGing is the younger brother of Jake McGing who also plays in the A-League.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rugari . Vince . Sydney FC cop surreal 4-0 loss in AFC Champions League dead rubber . 24 November 2019 . Sydney Morning Herald . 21 May 2019 . en.
  2. News: Rollo . Phillip . Taylor-made: Super Steven steers Wellington Phoenix to much-needed win . . 23 November 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: Liam McGing Re-Signs For The Upcoming Season . . 2 November 2020 . en . 2 November 2020.
  4. Web site: McGing Signs With Sydney FC. Sydney FC. 20 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Dempsey . Andrew . League of Ireland: Confirmed summer signings in the 2022 Premier & First Division . Pundit Arena.
  6. Web site: United . Sydney . New Signings 2024 . Sydney United 58 Official Instagram . Sydney United 58 . 12 December 2023.
  7. News: Wellington Phoenix raid Sydney FC by signing youth team captain Liam McGing . 3 November 2020 . . 9 July 2019 . en.