澳大利亚足球运动员Awer Mabil与墨尔本城队签署三年合约,正式加盟A-League[1]。现年30岁的Mabil共代表澳大利亚国家队出场39次[1],结束了长达11年的欧洲职业生涯[1]。在海外期间,他参加了300多场比赛[1],曾在丹麦、土耳其、葡萄牙、西班牙、捷克共和国和瑞士等国效力[1],并参加过欧冠和欧罗巴联赛[1]。
Mabil将与同为澳大利亚国家队成员的Aziz Behich和Mathew Leckie在墨尔本城队效力[1]。这位前锋曾于2023年获得澳大利亚年度杰出青年奖[1],并创建了非营利组织Barefoot to Boots,致力于帮助难民[1]。墨尔本城队本赛季揭幕战定在10月17日在奥克兰举行[1],首场墨尔本德比将于10月24日在AAMI Park对阵墨尔本胜利队[1]。
Awer Mabil, an established figure in Australian football, has signed a three-year contract with Melbourne City, marking his return to domestic competition after 11 years playing professionally in Europe.[1] The 30-year-old forward, who has earned 39 caps for the Socceroos, brings extensive international experience to the A-League following stints across Denmark, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.[1] During his overseas career, Mabil competed in more than 300 matches and participated in prestigious European competitions including the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.[1]
Mabil will join fellow Socceroos members Aziz Behich and Mathew Leckie at Melbourne City, strengthening the squad's attacking depth.[1] The Australian striker's arrival comes as Melbourne City prepares for the upcoming season, with their opening match scheduled for October 17 in Auckland, followed by their first Melbourne derby against Melbourne Victory on October 24 at AAMI Park.[1]
Beyond his professional achievements, Mabil has demonstrated commitment to social causes through his non-profit organization Barefoot to Boots, which supports refugee communities.[1] He was recognized for his contributions with the Australian Young Achiever Award in 2023.[1]