Callum Talbot (born 26 February 2001) is an Australian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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side Melbourne City.

Career

Sydney

Born in

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, Talbot moved to Australia in 2003 when he was two-years-old. He played for Gymea United before moving on to Sutherland Sharks and then the Football New South Wales National Training Centre (FNSW NTC) in 2015, going on to link up with

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’s NPL side in 2019, at the age of 18. On 30 January 2021, Talbot made his professional debut for Sydney in the club’s

fixture against

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. Sydney went on to beat Macarthur 3-0.

Melbourne City

On 24 May 2022,

side Melbourne City announced the signing of Talbot on a three-year-deal, following his release from Sydney.

Career statistics

Honours

Melbourne City *

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Premiership:

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* 2001 births Living people Australian men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Sydney FC players National Premier Leagues players A-League Men players Australian people of Maltese descent Maltese emigrants to Australia {{Australia-footy-defender-stub