Adelaide United is pleased to announce Ethan Alagich as the winner of the 2025/26 A-League Men Players’ Player Award.
The A-League Men Players’ Player award is voted by the Players in a 3-2-1 voting system and is awarded to the person that provides a source of inspiration and professionalism both in-game and off the pitch.
Captain, Craig Goodwin was full of praise for Alagich, highlighting the young midfielder’s growth both on and off the pitch:
“Ethan this season has brought his game to another level. Not only in his performances but in his leadership as well.
“He embodies all the qualities to be a Reds legend and to go to the top level in the game.”
Ethan Alagich’s 2025/26 Season Stats:
Games:
21 Games
20 Starts
1814 Minutes Played (Average of 86 minutes per game)
Highlights
Four Goals
Four Assists
One goal or assist every 226 minutes
Five times ALM Team of the Week appearances.
Previous A-League Men’s Players’ Player Winners:
2024/25: Panagiotis Kikianis
2023/24: Hiroshi Ibusuki
2022/23: Craig Goodwin
2021/22: Craig Goodwin
2020/21: Jordan Elsey
2019/20: Paul Izzo
2014/15: Tarek Elrich
2013/14: Marcelo Carrusca
2012/13: Eugene Galekovic
2011/12: Eugene Galekovic
2010/11: Marcos Flores
2009/10: Eugene Galekovic
2008/09: Eugene Galekovic
2007/08: Cassio
2006/07: Jason Spagnulo
2005/06: Michael Valkanis
2003/04: Richie Alagich