Adelaide United is pleased to announce Ethan Alagich as the winner of the 2025/26 A-League Men Players’ Player Award.
The A-League Men Players’ Player award is voted by the Players in a 3-2-1 voting system and is awarded to the person that provides a source of inspiration and professionalism both in-game and off the pitch.
Captain, Craig Goodwin was full of praise for Alagich, highlighting the young midfielder’s growth both on and off the pitch:
“Ethan this season has brought his game to another level. Not only in his performances but in his leadership as well.
“He embodies all the qualities to be a Reds legend and to go to the top level in the game.”
Ethan Alagich’s 2025/26 Season Stats:
- Games:
- 21 Games
- 20 Starts
- 1814 Minutes Played (Average of 86 minutes per game)
- Highlights
- Four Goals
- Four Assists
- One goal or assist every 226 minutes
- Five times ALM Team of the Week appearances.
Previous A-League Men’s Players’ Player Winners:
- 2024/25: Panagiotis Kikianis
- 2023/24: Hiroshi Ibusuki
- 2022/23: Craig Goodwin
- 2021/22: Craig Goodwin
- 2020/21: Jordan Elsey
- 2019/20: Paul Izzo
- 2014/15: Tarek Elrich
- 2013/14: Marcelo Carrusca
- 2012/13: Eugene Galekovic
- 2011/12: Eugene Galekovic
- 2010/11: Marcos Flores
- 2009/10: Eugene Galekovic
- 2008/09: Eugene Galekovic
- 2007/08: Cassio
- 2006/07: Jason Spagnulo
- 2005/06: Michael Valkanis
- 2003/04: Richie Alagich
