Alex Chidiac

Alexandra Carla Chidiac ( ; born 15 January 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Serie A Femminile club FC Como and the Australia national team.

Early life and education Chidiac was born in Sydney, New South Wales, but moved to Adelaide, South Australia, when she was three months old, and considers herself South Australian. When she played at the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour in July 2013, she was pronounced player of the tournament. After moving to Melbourne, Chidiac shared a home at La Trobe University with four other interstate players. On 21 September 2014, she made her debut in a 1–0 loss to Canberra United. On 23 November 2014, she scored her first goal in a 2–2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers. She finished the season with one goal in 9 appearances. becoming the youngest member on Joe Montemurro's star-studded squad. On 18 October 2015, she made her debut in a 6–0 win over Sydney FC. She made a total of 10 appearances

Chidiac returned to Adelaide United in September 2016, joining re-signing teammate Emily Condon and new coach Mark Jones. She made 8 appearances for the club in the 2016–17 season, scoring two goals. She finished the 2017–18 season with one goal and three assists in 11 appearances. She made her debut on 8 September 2018. In December 2020, Chidiac mutually terminated her contract with Atlético Madrid and left the club.

In the week after leaving Atlético Madrid, Chidiac returned to Australia and re-joined Melbourne City ahead of the 2020–21 W-League season.

In June 2021, Chidiac joined JEF United Chiba to play in the inaugural season of the WE League. In December 2021, Melbourne Victory signed Chidiac on loan from JEF United Chiba.

Following her loan in Australia, Chidiac joined American club Racing Louisville on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract in April 2022, three weeks into their season. In October 2022, Melbourne Victory announced that Chidiac would return to the club for the 2022–23 A-League Women on loan from Racing Louisville. On 15 February 2023, Chidiac's loan ended, having scored 6 goals in 13 appearances. Despite being on loan and playing only 13 (out of 20) of the club's matches, Chidiac won the Julie Dolan Medal as the best player of the season. In August 2023, Racing Louisville announced that Chidac would be sent on loan to Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL until December 2023. Louisville waived Chidiac in November 2023.

On 30 December 2023, Melbourne Victory announced Chidiac's return to the club on a permanent transfer until the end of the 2025–26 season.

In July 2025, Chidiac joined Italian club Como, netting Melbourne Victory a club record transfer fee.

International career In early 2015, Chidiac was called up to the senior Australia squad to tour New Zealand, aged sixteen.

Chidiac was called up again ahead of the 2017 Algarve Cup, where she made two appearances.

In July 2023, Chidiac was selected in Australia's squad for the 2023 Women's World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.

Personal life Chidiac is of Egyptian, Polish, descent. She made a guest appearance on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee in 2024.

She is in relationship with her girlfriend Erin Clout. in September 2024, they announced their engagement.

Career statistics Club

1Copa de la Reina. 2UEFA Women's Champions League

International Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 26 March 2018 Perth Oval, Perth, Australia 1–0 5–0 Friendly 2 22 February 2023 McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Australia 2–0 3–0 2023 Cup of Nations 3 11 April 2026 Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya 3–0 5–0 2026 FIFA Series

Honours Melbourne City W-League Premiership: 2015–16 W-League Championship: 2015–16

Atlético Madrid Primera División: 2018–19

Melbourne Victory W-League Championship: 2021–22

Australia Tournament of Nations: 2017 FFA Cup of Nations: 2019, 2023 FIFA Series: 2026

Individual Julie Dolan Medal: 2023 & 2024-25 PFA Young Women's Footballer of the Year: 2017, 2018