Manny Aguek

Manyluak Aguek is a South Sudanese professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Australian club South Melbourne, as well as the [South Sudan national football team|Sudan national football team|South Sudan national team].

Early life

Aguek was born in South Sudan, and moved to Australia in 2004 as his family searched for opportunity and education. He and his brothers had enjoyed playing soccer from a young age.

Club career

Aguek has previously played at Balmoral City, Sunshine Heights, Caroline Springs George Cross and South Melbourne, before gaining a move to Western United in the A-League. He then joined Central Coast Mariners before returning to National Premier Leagues Victoria with Avondale. He moved to Balzan in Malta but soon returned to Avondale. In 2025 he rejoined South Melbourne.

International career

Aguek made his debut for the South Sudan national team on 11 June 2024, in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Sudan at the Juba Stadium. He substituted Peter Chol in the 80th minute, as Sudan won 3–0.