Ethan Alagich


Ethan Alagić is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for A-League Men club Adelaide [United FC|Adelaide United]. He is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich.

Club career

Adelaide United

Raised in a football-loving family, Alagich began playing football in Valley View, South Australia, with Valley View SC and Port [Adelaide SC|Port Adelaide Pirates] in their under-6. He also spent time at Adelaide Croatia Raiders, where he played for nearly six years, before being signed by Adelaide United in 2019.
For Adelaide United Youth, Alagich would make 22 league appearances, including one goal in the National Premier Leagues South Australia. He made his first-team debut as a substitute on 26 September 2021 in a 3–1 extra-time cup victory over Floreat Athena. Alagich was later added to the first-team squad after signing a scholarship deal with the club in January 2022.
Alagich made his starting debut on 11 November 2022 in a 3–0 victory over rivals Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium. He and Richie became the third father-son duo to playe for the club in a competitive match. Alagich was named Adelaide United's A-League Men Rising Star, jointly with Nestor Irankunda, and extended on a two-year deal with the club in July 2023.

Personal life

Raised in South Australia, Alagich is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich, who played over 400 competitive matches, including 92 for Adelaide United. His grandfather, Colin Alagich Snr, was a footballer and referee whilst his aunty, Dianne Alagich, was also a professional footballer. Alagich is of Croatian descent. His great, great-uncle migrated to Australia from Yugoslavia in 1932.