Ata Inia

Ata Jesse "AJ" Inia (born 25 April 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who currently plays for Sisaket United of the Thai League 2.

Club career Inia played for the Melbourne Knights of Australia's NPL Victoria from 2018. He competed with the team in the 2019 FFA Cup, including a Round of 32 match against Adelaide United of the A-League. In 2019, Star Weekly noted that "a delicious cross" by Inia resulting in a goal "provided a glimpse into Inia's bright future".

Inia signed with Angkor Tiger of the Cambodian Premier League at the end of 2020 after having tested with the club. Angkor Tiger staff described him as “lightning fast Tongan winger”. The contract made him Tonga's first-ever professional footballer. The publication also reported that Inia was also the first player of Tongan descent to play in the Kingdom of Cambodia. On July 12, 2021, Inia scored his first goal in Cambodia, playing in the position of striker, as Angkor Tiger recorded its sixth straight win in the MCL.

In December 2021, Inia decided to move his talents to the Thai League, joining Trang FC of the Thai League 3 in a direct transfer from the Angkor Tiger. In late February 2022 he re-joined Caroline Springs George Cross FC of the Victorian State League 1. That season he scored one goal in the league.

In 2023 he returned to Thailand for a short stint with Navy before joining Chainat Hornbill of the Thai League 2.

International career Born in Melbourne, Australia, Inia was a candidate for the Australia under-23 team for the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship after representing them in U-18 level, but withdrew due to a change of heart.