Oskar Dillon (born 10 February 1999), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Oakleigh Cannons in NPL Victoria.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oskar Dillon | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Coffs Harbour, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oakleigh Cannons | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Northern Storm | |||
| Brisbane Roar | |||
| Gold Coast City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Gold Coast City | 18 | (1) |
| 2018 | Gold Coast United | ||
| 2019 | Gold Coast Knights | 28 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | Western United | 7 | (0) |
| 2020 | Gold Coast Knights | 11 | (0) |
| 2021– | Oakleigh Cannons | 37 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2022 | |||
Club career edit
Gold Coast Knights edit
Dillon was part of the 2019 NPL Queensland championship winning Gold Coast Knights team. He played the full game and scored the winning goal, a free-kick from 25 yards out, as the Knights' defeated Olympic FC 2-1 in the 2019 NPL Queensland Grand Final on 14 September 2019, claiming their first piece of top-flight silverware.[1] After an impressive campaign, Dillon was awarded the NPL Queensland Young Player of the Year at the inaugural Football in Queensland Awards Night.[2]
Western United edit
On 2 January 2020, Dillon signed his first professional contract with Western United, penning a one-year deal for the 2019-20 season.[3] He made his debut in a Round 15 clash against Central Coast Mariners, playing the full game as United ran out 3-0 winners at GMHBA Stadium.[4] Dillon was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 A-League.[5]
Honours edit
Club edit
Gold Coast Knights
- NPL Queensland Championship: 2019
Individual edit
- NPL Queensland Young Player of the Year: 2019
References edit
- ^ "Gold Coast Knights claim title in inaugural season". Couriermail.com.au. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "2019's best recognised at inaugural Football in Queensland Awards Night". 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Signing news: Western United adds young Aussie defender to roster". 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners, A-League, Round 15, 19th Jan 2020". 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Western United squad update". Western United FC. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
External links edit
- Oskar Dillon at Soccerway
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