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George Blackwood
Australian soccer player

George Blackwood

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Australian soccer player
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Place of birth
Australia
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27 years
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Biography

George Henry Raymond Blackwood (born 4 June 1997) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sydney FC in the A-League.

Born in Sydney, Blackwood played youth football for APIA Leichhardt Tigers before making his professional debut for Sydney FC in 2014.

Blackwood has represented Australia at under-20 and under-23 level.

Early life

Blackwood grew up in Berowra, New South Wales. He attended Asquith Boys High School. Blackwood has two younger brothers and is a cricket fan.

Club career

Blackwood spent a month training at Colchester United in 2013 after winning a scholarship award in Australia.

George was first called up to Sydney FC's senior squad for a match against Melbourne City in October 2014. He scored his first goal for the club in a draw against Central Coast Mariners on 16th of March 2016 with a shot from outside the box.

International career

Blackwood was first selected for the Australian under-20 team for the 2014 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in September 2014.

In March 2015, Blackwood was called up to the Australian under-23 team to replace injured Sydney FC teammate Terry Antonis for 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupAsiaTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sydney FC2014–15A-League30000030
2015–161410060201
2016–1720100030
Career total1911060261

Honours

Country

  • AFF U-19 Youth Championship: 2016

Club

Sydney FC !Sydney FC

  • A-League Premiership: 2016–2017

Individual

  • National Youth League Player of the Year: 2014–15
  • AFF U-19 Youth Championship Golden Boot: 2016
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