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George Blackwood

George Blackwood

Australian professional footballer

For the Scottish artillery officer, see George Frederick Blackwood.

George Henry Raymond Blackwood (born 4 June 1997) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Maltese Premier League club Balzan.

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Born in Sydney, Blackwood played youth football for APIA Leichhardt Tigers before making his professional debut for Sydney FC in 2014.

Blackwood has represented Australia at under-20 and at under-23 level.

Early life

Blackwood was born to British parents and grew up in Berowra, New South Wales. He attended Asquith Boys High School.[2] Blackwood has two younger brothers and is a cricket fan.[3]

Club career

Early career

Blackwood spent a month training at Colchester United in 2013 after winning a scholarship award in Australia.[4]

Sydney FC

George was first called up to Sydney FC's senior squad for a match against Melbourne City in October 2014.[5] He scored his first goal for the club in a draw against Central Coast Mariners on 16 March 2016 with a shot from outside the box.[6] Blackwood denied a new contract from Sydney FC at the end of the 2016–17 season.[7]

Adelaide United

In July 2017, Adelaide United signed Blackwood.[8] Blackwood's first professional goal for the Adelaide-based club came from a penalty in the Round of 16 of the 2017 FFA Cup against rivals Melbourne Victory.[9] Blackwood made an appearance in the 2017 FFA Cup Final on 21 November 2017 against former club Sydney FC, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.[10] Blackwood was released by the club on 26 August 2020 to pursue a new opportunity[11]

Oldham Athletic

On 6 September 2020, Blackwood signed with Oldham Athletic on a two-year deal.[12] Blackwood scored his first goal for Oldham on 3 November 2020 which saw the team go on to win the game 2–1.[13] Blackwood developed a fracture in his back which saw a lack of appearances for the English club.[14] Following the conclusion of the 2020–21 EFL League Two season, the club had announced that they had mutually agreed to terminate his contract, Blackwood then returned to Australia.[15]

Return to Adelaide United

Blackwood returned to Adelaide United on 2 August 2021 signing a two-year deal.[16] In his first game back for the club, Blackwood dispatched a penalty in a Round of 32 match of the 2021 FFA Cup against Floreat Athena.[17]

Following a poor season Blackwood was released by the club on the 4th of July 2023. [18] He was unable to find any clubs in Australia interested in signing him and departed for Indonesia.

Bhayangkara FC

On 9 November 2023, Blackwood joins Bhayangkara FC in Liga 1.[19][20] On the same day, he made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Rans Nusantara, coming substitute for Sani Rizki Fauzi in the 67th minute.

Blackwood was released from his contract shortly after his debut.[21]

Balzan FC

Having been released by Bhayangkara FC almost as soon as his contract began, Blackwood failed to find a new contract within Indonesia or back home in Australia. In January 2024, it was announced that he had signed for Maltese Premier League club Balzan F.C..[22]

International career

Blackwood was first selected for the Australian under-20 team for the 2014 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in September 2014.[23]

In March 2015, Blackwood was called up to the Australian under-23 team to replace injured Sydney FC teammate Terry Antonis for 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification.[24]

Career statistics

Club

As of 21 May 2023
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Honours

Club

Sydney FC

Country

Australia

Individual

References

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