Mikayla_Vidmar

Mikayla Vidmar

Mikayla Vidmar

Scottish footballer

Mikayla Vidmar (born 11 February 2001) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for South Australia club Adelaide City. She is the daughter of Tony Vidmar and niece of Aurelio Vidmar.[6]

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Professional career

Canberra United

Vidmar was a youth player at Canberra United before signing for Adelaide City in 2019 – her father played for the club from 1989 to 1995.[6][7] She re-signed for Canberra United on 7 October 2021.[8] Vidmar made her A-League Women debut for the club on 23 December 2021 in a 3–3 draw to Brisbane Roar.[9] She made her starting debut at Jubilee Stadium on 15 January 2022 in a 6–0 defeat against Sydney FC.[9][10]

After making nine appearances for Canberra United, which included seven starts,[11] Vidmar eventually returned to Adelaide City in 2023.[12] She previously had a spell at Illawarra Stingrays in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[13]

Personal life

Vidmar was born in Glasgow, Scotland and is the daughter of former Australian soccer player, Tony Vidmar.[2][14] She is also the niece of former Australian soccer player, Aurelio Vidmar.[6] Her brother, Kane, plays as a defender for Western United in the A-League Men.[11]

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    Catalano, Alex (7 October 2021). "Daughter of a legend Mikayla Vidmar joins Canberra United". The Inner Sanctum. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
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