Jordan Elsey (born 2 March 1994) is an Australian footballer who plays as a centre back for A-League club Adelaide United.

Playing career

In December 2013, Elsey joined Hong Kong First Division club Kitchee on loan,[1] however he was recalled early and subsequently did not make a senior appearance.[2]

In January 2014, Elsey scored his debut goal for Adelaide United in stoppage time of a match against league leaders Brisbane Roar, giving Adelaide United a surprising 2–1 victory.[3]

On 4 November 2014 Adelaide United confirmed that Jordan had ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament.[4] He made his return to action on 7 November 2015 playing for the Adelaide United Youth side and a return to the senior team later in the season.

In July 2021, Elsey departed his hometown club Adelaide United at the end of his contract.[5] He departed with a league title in 2016 with Adelaide United and two Australian Cups in 2018 and 2019, whilst making 124 league appearances and scoring 4 goals.

On 8 July 2021, Jordan Elsey was announced as a signing by the Newcastle Jets for the upcoming 2021/22 season to play under new manager Arthur Papas. He made 34 league appearances.

In January 2023, Elsey departed the Newcastle Jets.[6] Perth Glory confirmed his signing shortly thereafter.[7]

After playing 10 league games and scoring one goal, he departed Perth Glory to explore playing opportunities in India.[8] In August 2023, he signed for East Bengal for two years.[9] He then left after just one year with the club in 2024, with no league appearances due to injury.[10]

In 2024, Elsey returned to his hometown club Adelaide United on a one year deal.[11] He made is first appearance for the club in almost 4 years, coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 loss to Western United on 23 February 2025. A week later, on 1st March 2025, he scored his 5th ever league goal for Adelaide and 1st goal since returning to the club in a 4-4 draw against Auckland FC.

Honours

Adelaide United

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Adelaide United youngster Jordan Elsey to develop career with Hong Kong club Kitchee". The Advertiser. Adelaide. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Elsey returns to Adelaide". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Unlikely hero gives Reds victory to savour". Football Federation Australia. 11 January 2014. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Elsey has ruptured his ACL". 4 November 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Elsey departs United". Adelaide United. 1 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Duo depart Newcastle Jets". Newcastle Jets. 21 January 2023.
  7. ^ Morgan, Gareth (23 January 2023). "Glory land experienced central defender". Perth Glory.
  8. ^ garethmorgan (28 July 2023). "Elsey and Williams depart by mutual consent". Perth Glory. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  9. ^ Staff, MyKhel (6 August 2023). "ISL transfer 2023: East Bengal sign Jordan Elsey, Jose Pardo". www.mykhel.com. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  10. ^ "East Bengal FC defender Jordan Elsey to be out for few months after knee injury". www.indiansuperleague.com. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  11. ^ matthewcomito (19 September 2024). "Jordan Elsey makes Adelaide comeback: 'This club means everything to me'". A-Leagues. Retrieved 12 March 2025.

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