Thomas Waddingham


Thomas Anthony Waddingham is an Australian soccer player who plays as a striker for club Portsmouth.

Club career

Brisbane Roar

Raised in Cairns, Waddingham is a graduate of Kelvin Grove State College, and is of English descent. He began his football career at Edge Hill United before signing for Brisbane Roar Academy in 2021. During that time, he briefly trialled at English club Blackpool for a spot in their youth academy.
Waddingham made his debut for Brisbane Roar in an Australia Cup clash against the Newcastle Jets on 14 August 2023.

Portsmouth

On 22 January 2025, Waddingham joined EFL Championship side Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee, on a three-and-a-half-year deal. He made his debut three days later as a second-half substitute, scoring a consolation goal in a 5–1 defeat to West [Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion].

Career statistics

Honours

Australia U-23