Oskar Dillon
Oskar Dillon (born 10 February 1999), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Oakleigh Cannons in NPL Victoria.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Oskar Dillon | ||
Date of birth | 10 February 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Coffs Harbour, Australia | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Central defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Oakleigh Cannons | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
Northern Storm | |||
Brisbane Roar | |||
Gold Coast City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | Gold Coast City | 18 | (1) |
2018 | Gold Coast United | ||
2019 | Gold Coast Knights | 28 | (3) |
2019–2020 | Western United | 7 | (0) |
2020 | Gold Coast Knights | 11 | (0) |
2021– | Oakleigh Cannons | 37 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2022 |
Club career
Gold Coast Knights
Dillon was part of the 2019 NPL Queensland championship winning Gold Coast Knights team. He played the full game and scored the winning goal, a free-kick from 25 yards out, as the Knights' defeated Olympic FC 2-1 in the 2019 NPL Queensland Grand Final on 14 September 2019, claiming their first piece of top-flight silverware.[1] After an impressive campaign, Dillon was awarded the NPL Queensland Young Player of the Year at the inaugural Football in Queensland Awards Night.[2]
Western United
On 2 January 2020, Dillon signed his first professional contract with Western United, penning a one-year deal for the 2019-20 season.[3] He made his debut in a Round 15 clash against Central Coast Mariners, playing the full game as United ran out 3-0 winners at GMHBA Stadium.[4] Dillon was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 A-League.[5]
Honours
Individual
- NPL Queensland Young Player of the Year: 2019
References
- "Gold Coast Knights claim title in inaugural season". Couriermail.com.au. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- "2019's best recognised at inaugural Football in Queensland Awards Night". 4 November 2019.
- "Signing news: Western United adds young Aussie defender to roster". 2 January 2020.
- "Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners, A-League, Round 15, 19th Jan 2020". 8 August 2019.
- "Western United squad update". Western United FC. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
External links
- Oskar Dillon at Soccerway