Jordi Valadon

Jordi Valadon is an Australian defensive midfielder for Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men. Raised in Melbourne, Valadon played youth football at Box Hill United before joining Melbourne City’s academy. A standout at Mazenod College, where he captained the football team, he grew up supporting Melbourne Victory.

Valadon’s career began at Melbourne City, where he impressed in the National Premier Leagues and made his professional debut in the AFC Champions League in 2022. Despite success, including contributing to City’s promotion in the NPL, he moved to Melbourne Victory in early 2023. He debuted for Victory against Macarthur FC, followed by his first start against Brisbane Roar.

He signed his first professional contract in mid-2023 but was sidelined shortly after due to a hamstring injury. Valadon played 15 matches during the 2023/24 season, culminating in a grand final appearance against Central Coast Mariners.