New Signings
Harrison Sawyer
Attacker
The 29-year-old Australian striker, who has spent the previous two seasons in the A-League, where he hit the back of the net 13 times, has agreed terms to join Victory on a two-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Harry Shillington
Defender
The 21-year-old Australian defender has agreed terms on a two-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season. The former Young Socceroo has shown himself to be capable of playing in positions across the backline.
William Kengni
Defender
Kengni joined Victory at the age of 13 after being scouted through the Club’s Pre-Academy program. He’s been a standout in Besart Berisha’s VPL team since his senior Academy debut against FC Bulleen Lions.
Malik Olukhale
Attacker
17-year-old Olukhale has impressively played for every Academy age group team, winning multiple junior championships. He made his senior Academy debut in 2025 as a 16-year-old, and has represented the Joeys.
Mikey Ghossaini
Attacker
Ghossaini, with eight A-League appearances, joined Victory this year to develop under Besart Berisha. He opened his VPL season scoring in Round 1 against Eltham Redbacks, sparking a competition-leading 15-goal haul.
Jack Mihailidis
Midfielders
Mihailidis joined Victory at 15 from Glen Eira FC, spending five seasons in the Academy. He won a VPL1 title in 2024, and the following year, as NPL captain, won the Senior Academy – Victory Medal.
Returning
Charles Nduka
Attacker
The 27-year-old Japanese striker, who initially signed during the January transfer window, has committed to Victory until 2028.
Jack Warshawsky
Goalkeeper
The 21-year-old goalkeeper has penned a deal that will keep him at Victory until 2029, following a breakthrough 2025/26 season.
Roderick Miranda departs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory can confirm that Roderick Miranda will depart the Club after the completion of his contract. Miranda first arrived in Australia to sign for Victory in 2021 after an impressive playing career across Europe that saw him represent the likes of Benfica, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Olympiacos, and the towering Portuguese central defender quickly...
