6 years ago
Elrich departs Adelaide United
Adelaide United can officially announce the departure of defender, Tarek Elrich, after five successful years in South Australia. During his time in Adelaide, Elrich managed to accumulate three pieces of silverware in 114 appearances for the Reds in all competitions,...
Tarek Elrich
Defender
Biography
A model of versatility, Elrich has been a pillar in the Club’s recent success since arriving in the city of churches in 2013. Able to operate on both flanks as a full-back, he combines raw pace and tenacity to maraud forward at will, while also remaining an impregnable presence when defending in one-on-one situations. Elrich joined the Reds after an unsuccessful stint with the Western Sydney Wanderers, prior to a seven-year stay with the Newcastle Jets. It is a move which has since revived his career. The attack-minded full-back thrives when overlapping his wide counterparts, whipping threatening balls into the box regularly. His scintillating form, particularly during the 2014/15 season, was inevitably rewarded with his first of three Socceroos caps. Elrich may not find the back-of-the-net often as a defender, but when he does, the goals he scores are nothing shy of emphatically jaw-dropping – highlighted by his goal of the season award following a mesmerising solo effort versus Melbourne City in April 2015.
Height
180Weight
77Age
37Born
SydneyNo stats available