Ben Garuccio

Benjamin Garuccio ( , ; born 15 June 1995) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left back for Sydney FC.

Garuccio represented the Australian under-20 side on many occasions.

Early life Garuccio was born on 15 June 1995 in Adelaide, Australia. Growing up, he attended Henley High School and Canberra High School in Australia. After that, he attended UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra and Torrens University Australia in Australia.

Career Melbourne Heart On 19 September 2012, Garuccio signed for A-League side Melbourne Heart, who have since been rebranded as Melbourne City. He suffered a stress fracture while playing for the club.

Adelaide United On 16 June 2016, Garuccio returned to his hometown, signing a 2-year contract with Adelaide United.

Heart of Midlothian Garuccio signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premiership club Hearts in May 2018. He scored his first goal for Hearts in a 5–0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 29 July 2018, with a 25-yard free-kick.

Melbourne City Garuccio returned to Australia in October 2020, signing for Melbourne City.

Western United In July 2021, Garuccio secured a mutual termination of contract with Melbourne City, so he could join rival Melbourne club Western United. He captained the club. On 6 September 2025, Western United was placed into hibernation and all players were released from their contracts.

Sydney FC Following the demise of Western United, Garuccio joined Sydney FC ahead of the 2025-26 A-League season, on a two-year contract. On 29 November 2025, Garuccio made his debut for the club, coming off the bench in the 53rd minute against arch-rivals Western Sydney Wanderers at Western Sydney Stadium. His starting debut would come against the Central Coast Mariners at Polytech Stadium, Gosford on 6 December 2025.

Career statistics

Honours Melbourne City A-League Premiership: 2020–21 A-League Championship: 2020–21

Western United A-League Men Championship: 2021–22

Individual A-Leagues All Star: 2022, 2024 PFA A-League Men Team of the Season: 2021–22