Paul Izzo

Paul David Izzo (; born 6 January 1995) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Danish Superliga side Randers and the Australia national team. He was selected to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his professional debut for Adelaide United in 2012. In 2015, he joined Central Coast Mariners before returning to Adelaide United in 2017.

Early life and education Paul David Izzo was born on 6 January 1995 in Adelaide, South Australia.

Izzo graduated from Rostrevor College in 2012. He played for Campbelltown City as a junior, where his talent was recognised spotted and joined the Australian Institute of Sport in 2010.

Central Coast Mariners Izzo was released by Adelaide United on 8 July 2015, and subsequently signed with the Mariners for two years.

Return to Adelaide United In April 2017, Izzo returned to his hometown club, Adelaide United, on a three-year contract.

Xanthi In October 2020, Izzo was transferred to Greek club Xanthi for an undisclosed fee, following a few Australian players and coach Tony Popovic.

Melbourne Victory

On 8 July 2022, Izzo returned to Australia, joining Melbourne Victory as a free agent, and signing a three-year contract. In the 2023–24 A-League Men play-offs against cross-town rivals Melbourne City, Izzo made nine saves, including one on a penalty kick, in regular time, before saving three penalties and scoring one himself in the penalty shootout, thus helping Victory reach the semi-finals.

Randers On 9 July 2024, Izzo joined Danish Superliga club Randers for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract. and at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

He was first called up for the senior Socceroos squad on 28 August 2021, for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against China and Vietnam.

On 5 September 2025, Izzo made his debut for the Australian senior team, starting against New Zealand in the first of the 2025 Soccer Ashes games and keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 win.

On 31 May 2026, Izzo was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of five players from Adelaide.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Club Adelaide United FFA Cup: 2014, 2018, 2019

Individual Central Coast Mariners Player of the Year: 2016–17