Ben Garuccio


Benjamin Garuccio is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left back for Sydney FC.
Garuccio represented the soccer team|Australian under-20 side] on many occasions.

Career

Melbourne Heart

On 19 September 2012, Garuccio signed for A-League side Melbourne Heart, who have since been rebranded as Melbourne City.

Adelaide United

On 16 June 2016, Garuccio returned to his hometown, signing a 2-year contract with Adelaide United.

Heart of Midlothian

Garuccio signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premiership club Hearts in May 2018. He scored his first goal for Hearts in a 5–0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 29 July 2018, with a 25-yard free-kick.

Melbourne City

Garuccio returned to Australia in October 2020, signing for Melbourne City.

Western United

In July 2021, Garuccio secured a mutual termination of contract with Melbourne City, so he could join rival Melbourne club Western United. On 6 September 2025, Western United was placed into hibernation and all players were released from their contracts.

Sydney FC

Following the demise of Western United, Garuccio joined Sydney FC ahead of the 2025-26 [A-League Men|2025-26 A-League season], on a two-year contract. On 29 November 2025, Garuccio made his debut for the club, coming off the bench in the 53rd minute against arch-rivals Western Sydney Wanderers at Western Sydney Stadium. His starting debut would come against the Central Coast Mariners at Polytech Stadium, Gosford on 6 December 2025.

Honours

;Melbourne City
;Western United
;Individual