Jake Najdovski

Jake Najdovski (born 14 March 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the A-League club Western United.

Jake Najdovski

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Western United
Number	14
Youth career
2011–2021	Keilor Football Star Academy
2021–2023	Western United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Western United	15	(0)
International career
2024	Australia U19	4	(5)
2024–	Australia U20	4	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:51, 22 April 2025 (UTC)

Club career

A youth product of Keilor Football Star Academy, Najdoski moved to Western United's academy in 2021.^[1] On 5 July 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2024.^[2] He debuted with Western United in a 4–0 Australia Cup win over Edgeworth FC on 9 August 2023.^[3] On 22 September 2023, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.^[4]

International career

Born in Australia, Najdoski is of Macedonian descent.^[5] He was part of the Australia U19s who came third at the 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship where he was the top scorer with 5 goals.^[6]

Honours

Individual

• 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship top scorer^[7]