Jordan Elsey (born 2 March 1994) is an Australian

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who plays as a

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for

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in the A-League.

Playing career

In December 2013, Elsey joined Hong Kong First Division club

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on loan, however he was recalled early and subsequently did not make a senior appearance. In January 2014, Elsey scored his debut goal for

Adelaide United Adelaide United Football Club is a professional soccer club based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The club participates in the A-League Men under licence from Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The club was founded in 2003 to fil ...

in stoppage time of a match against league leaders

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, giving Adelaide United a surprising 2–1 victory. On 4 November 2014 Adelaide United confirmed that Jordan had ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament. He made his return to action on 7 November 2015 playing for the Adelaide United Youth side and a return to the senior team later in the season. In July 2021, Elsey departed Adelaide United at the end of his contract. On 8 July 2021, Jordan Elsey was announced as a signing by the

for the upcoming 2021/22 season to play under new manager Arthur Papas.

Honours

Adelaide United * A-League Premiership: 2015/16 * A-League Championship: 2015–16 *

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: 2018, 2019 Individual * National Youth League Most Valuable Player: 2012–13 * Rising Star Award: 2013–14

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Elsey, Jordan 1994 births Living people Australian soccer players Association football defenders Para Hills Knights players Adelaide United FC players Newcastle Jets FC players FFSA Super League players A-League Men players