Alexander Phillip Badolato (;https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPvDE_BCcIB/?igsh=ZmduYmxjbzF4MmFk born 23 February 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Newcastle Jets.
Club career Western Sydney Wanderers Raised in Western Sydney, Badolato signed for the Wanderers in 2018, initially playing for their under-13s before being promoted to their National Premier Leagues (NPL) squad in 2021. During his time at youth level, he was named the Under-14s' Player of the Year in 2019.
Badolato signed a two-year scholarship contract (his first professional deal) on 27 July 2021. Badolato made his starting debut in his maiden appearance for the first-team, aged 16, scoring in a 3–0 away cup victory over Broadmeadow Magic. After making eight appearances for the first-team, he extended his contract on a three-year full-time deal on 16 July 2023.
International career Badolato won the Best Player award at the 2025 U20 Asian Cup, in which he was part of Australia's winning team, the first time Australia had ever won the tournament.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWestern Sydney Wanderers NPL2021NPL NSW 2113———1132022NSW League One2110———21102023NPL NSW254———2542024123———123Total6920———6920Western Sydney Wanderers2021–22A-League Men2021——412022–234000——402023–2412000——1202024–252011——31Total20032——232Melbourne Victory FC (Loan)2024–25 A-League Men90———90Newcastle Jets FC2025-2611441——1552026–27000000—00Newcastle Jets Total114410000155Career total1092473——11627
Honours Newcastle Jets FC
Australia Cup Champions: 2025 A-League Premiership: 2025–26
Australia U-20 AFC U-20 Asian Cup Champions: 2025 Individual AFC U-20 Asian Cup Best Player: 2025 AFC Youth Player of the Year: 2025 A-League Men Goal of the Month: October/November 2025
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