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4 years ago

From Amadora to Manchester to Melbourne: the rise of Nani

Despite a challenging upbringing, Nani’s love of football propelled him towards an improbable career at the highest level. Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha, or Nani, grew up in Lisbon’s north-west in the Amadora municipality. Nani was born into a large...

4 years ago

Melbourne Victory signs Portuguese legend Luis Nani

Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce the signing of UEFA Champions League and European Championship winner Luis Nani for the 2022/23 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The 35-year-old will start his journey at the Club for the 2022/23 campaign from Italian...

4 years ago

Marco Rojas departs Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory can confirm that forward Marco Rojas will depart the Club to pursue an opportunity overseas.  Rojas wraps up his third stint with the Club, making 127 appearances during his time at Melbourne Victory and appearing 49 times in...

4 years ago

NPL Report: Victory 0-1 Preston Lions

Melbourne Victory fell just short in their crucial clash with Preston Lions on Saturday afternoon, losing 1-0 despite a strong finish to the contest. Team News Head coach Joe Palatsides made plenty of changes to the starting XI following last...

4 years ago

Melbourne Victory signs Paul Izzo

Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Paul Izzo for the 2022/23 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The 27-year-old joins the Club for the next three seasons as a free agent after two years with Greek side Xanthi...

4 years ago

Ivan Kelava departs Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory can confirm that goalkeeper Ivan Kelava will depart the Club. Kelava made 29 appearances during his time at Melbourne Victory recording eight clean sheets and playing a role in the Club’s league-best defensive record last season. The Croatian...

4 years ago

NPL Senior Academy set for the final weeks of the NPL Victoria 3 season 

Melbourne Victory’s NPL Senior Academy squad has been locked in for the final weeks of the regular season after closure of the mid-season transfer window.  The Senior side currently sit in third position, still in the race for automatic promotion...

4 years ago

NPL preview: Doveton v Victory

Doveton v VictoryWaratah ReserveSaturday, July 2, 2022Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST Preview Melbourne Victory will look to extend their NPLM 3 unbeaten run to five games when they take on Doveton this weekend. Victory travel to Waratah Reserve off the back of...

4 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

CONFIRMED: 2022-23 SEASON DATES + ALM WORLD CUP BREAK

The domestic football calendar is out and there is one key takeaway – the 2022-23 Isuzu UTE A-League season will take a break for the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in November. The Isuzu UTE A-League Men season will kick-off...

4 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Youth player profile: Adem Duratovic

Position: Forward Age: 19 Joined Victory: 2018 Youth teams: Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder Duratovic has emerged as one of the most promising players in the Club’s academy this year. A striker with a real thirst for goals, the 19-year-old is...

4 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Scholarship player profile: Zaydan Bello

Position: Defender Age: 20 Joined Victory: 2018 Youth teams: Green Gully, Sporting Whittlesea 20-year-old Bello is a versatile defender who currently plies his trade at right-back. Victory’s NPL captain, who has developed in the Club’s academy since the age of...

4 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Youth player profile: Alex Menelaou

Position: Midfield Age: 18 Joined Victory: 2022 Youth teams: Northcote, Skillaroos, Melbourne City Menelaou is excelling as a defensive midfielder in Victory’s NPL team this season after making the move across from City. The 18-year-old is building confidence every week...