Joe Gauci
Club: Lincoln City FC (on loan from Aston Villa) Born: Adelaide
- 8 Caps
- 2023 Debut
- 26 Years old
- 631 Cap number
Bio
Joe Gauci emerged through South Australian football to establish himself as one of Australia's promising goalkeepers, earning recognition for his performances in the A-League Men before making the move to English football.
Gauci developed through local clubs including Cumberland United and West Torrens Birkalla, with an early spell in New Zealand. He also spent time with Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City before joining Adelaide United ahead of the 2020/21 season.
After making his A-League debut in March 2021, he became the Reds' first-choice goalkeeper and Gauci's consistent performances earned him selection for the CommBank Socceroos, making his senior international debut against Ecuador in March 2023.
He was subsequently included in Australia's squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ in Qatar before securing a move to English Premier League club Aston Villa in February 2024. After joining Villa, Gauci made his senior debut for the club in the EFL Cup in September 2024. He later gained English football experience through loan spells at Barnsley and Port Vale before joining Lincoln City on loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
Profile
- Date of birth
- 4th July 2000
- Place of birth
- Adelaide
- Current club
- Lincoln City FC (on loan from Aston Villa)
- Junior club
- Cumberland United (Football SA)
Milestones
- Senior debut
- 28/03/2023 v Ecuador, International Friendly
- Major tournaments
- AFC Asian Cup 2023
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