Thomas Aquilina

Thomas Kevin Aquilina (born 2 February 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for the Newcastle Jets.

Thomas Aquilina

Aquilina with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2021
Personal information
Full name	Thomas Kevin Aquilina[1]
Date of birth	(2001-02-02) 2 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Camden, Australia
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Newcastle Jets
Number	39
Youth career
	Blacktown Spartans
	FNSW NTC
2015-2017	Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2022	Western Sydney Wanderers NPL	32	(2)
2019	→ Sutherland Sharks (loan)	1	(0)
2020–2022	Western Sydney Wanderers	40	(0)
2022–2023	Central Coast Mariners	12	(0)
2023–	Newcastle Jets	52	(2)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Australia AFF U-19 Youth Championship 2019 Vietnam U-20 Team AFF U-16 Youth Championship 2016 Cambodia U-17 Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 April 2025

Early life

Aquilina attended Bossley Park High School where he was enrolled into the selective Talented Football Program.

Aquilina is of Maltese descent.

Career

Western Sydney Wanderers

Aquilina's professional football career began at the Western Sydney Wanderers, having come through their youth program, starting in the U15 squad in 2015.^[2] Aquilina made his A-League debut in the first round of the 2020-21 season, and had reportedly attracted interest from European clubs by the end of his first season.^[3] Aquilina spent a second season at the Wanderers, before departing after 42 appearances at the end of the 2021-22 season.^[4]

Central Coast Mariners

Having departed Western Sydney Wanderers, Aquilina joined the Central Coast Mariners for the 2022-23 season.^[5] Aquilina cited his reason for his move as an opportunity to build his career with the Mariners towards a move to a European club, given the Mariners had a strong recent track record of sending their talented players to play in Europe.^[6]

Aquilina made 13 appearances for the Mariners across all competitions, before departing mid-way through his first season with the club.^[7]

Newcastle Jets

Aquilina's departure from the Mariners came via a swap deal with the Newcastle Jets, which saw Aquilina join the Jets in exchange for James McGarry heading to the Central Coast.^[8] The Mariners and Jets share a fierce rivalry, the F3 Derby, making this a controversial move for both players involved.

Honours

International

Australia U20

• AFF U-19 Youth Championship: 2019^[1]

Australia U17

• AFF U-16 Youth Championship: 2016^[9]