Alexander Badolato

Club career Western Sydney Wanderers Raised in Western Sydney, Badolato signed for the Wanderers in 2018, initially playing for their under-13s before being promoted to their National Premier Leagues (NPL) squad in 2021. During his time at youth level, he was named the Under-14s' Player of the Year in 2019.

Badolato signed a two-year scholarship contract (his first professional deal) on 27 July 2021. Badolato made his starting debut in his maiden appearance for the first-team, aged 16, scoring in a 3–0 away cup victory over Broadmeadow Magic. After making eight appearances for the first-team, he extended his contract on a three-year full-time deal on 16 July 2023.

International career Badolato won the Best Player award at the 2025 U20 Asian Cup, in which he was part of Australia's winning team, the first time Australia had ever won the tournament.

Career statistics NPL NSW 2

2022 NSW League One

2023

2022–23

2023–24

2024–25

Melbourne Victory FC (Loan) 2024–25

9 0

9 0

2025-26 11 4 4 1

15 5 2026–27 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0

11 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 15 5

Honours Newcastle Jets FC

Australia Cup Champions: 2025 A-League Premiership: 2025–26

Australia U-20 AFC U-20 Asian Cup Champions: 2025 Individual AFC U-20 Asian Cup Best Player: 2025 AFC Youth Player of the Year: 2025 A-League Men Goal of the Month: October/November 2025