Yaya Dukuly
Yaya Dukuly is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for A-League Men side Adelaide United. Born a Liberian refugee in Guinea, he has represented Australia at youth level.
Club career
Melbourne City
On 9 September 2019, Dukuly signed a two-year scholarship deal with Melbourne City. Dukuly made regular appearances for the club's youth side competing in the National Premier Leagues Victoria and Y-League. On 27 October 2020, Melbourne City announced that Dukuly had departed the club.Adelaide United
Shortly after the announcement of Dukuly's departure from Melbourne City, Dukuly signed a one-year scholarship contract with Adelaide United ahead of the 2020–21 A-League season. Dukuly made his debut on 28 December 2020 in the opening A-League fixture against Western United where he was named in the starting lineup, he was later substituted in the 59th minute.Reims
In June 2022, Dukuly joined French club Reims together with Adelaide United team-mate Mohamed Toure.Return to Adelaide United
After failing to break into Reims' first team, Dukuly returned to Adelaide United in February 2024, signing a 2.5 year contract on deadline day.Personal life
Dukuly was born in Conakry, Guinea, to Liberian parents. He migrated to Australia at the age of one.Honours
ASEAN All-StarsIndividual