Australian soccer player

Tahj James Rodney Minniecon (born 13 February 1989) is an Indigenous Australian soccer player who most recently played for Davao Aguilas FC in Philippines Football League.

Contents

• 1 Early life
• 2 Club career
  • 2.1 Queensland Roar
  • 2.2 Gold Coast United
  • 2.3 Western Sydney Wanderers
  • 2.4 Rockdale City Suns
  • 2.5 Meralco Manila
• 3 Career statistics
• 4 Honours
  • 4.1 Club
  • 4.2 International
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Early life

He grew up in Brisbane and went to Cavendish Road State High School and Carbrook State School. One of his junior clubs was Loganholme Lightning Football Club.

Club career

Queensland Roar

Minniecon was signed by the Roar from the AIS in 2007. On signing a two-year deal he said, "This is my home-town club and ever since the A-League started I always wanted to start my career with Queensland Roar. My family and friends are in Brisbane and I can’t wait to get started".

Gold Coast United

On 3 January 2009, it was revealed that Minniecon had signed with new A-League franchise Gold Coast United for their inaugural season in the A-League. Minniecon was set for a trade with Newcastle Jets striker Chris Payne, however the move fell through when Minniecon suffered a heel injury during a youth league game against Sydney FC.

Tahj Minniecon in action for Western Sydney Wanderers National Youth League team.

Western Sydney Wanderers

After spending time on trial with Western Sydney Wanderers he completed the signing of a one-year contract on 8 August 2012. Minnecon was the Wanderer's first Indigenous player.

Rockdale City Suns

After being released by Western Sydney, Minniecon signed a short-term contract with NSW NPL1 club Rockdale City.

Meralco Manila

On 1 December 2014, it was announced that Minniecon had signed a 1-year deal plus extension with Filipino-based club Loyola Meralco Sparks in an attempt to get his career back on track. On 15 February 2015, Minniecon made his debut and scored his first goal for Loyola in a 2–3 away win against Manila Jeepney in the 2015 United Football League.

The club changed their name to FC Meralco Manila when it joined the Philippines Football League in 2017. However the club was dissolved in January 2018 after playing in the inaugural season leaving Minniecon without a club.

Career statistics

1 - includes A-League final series statistics
2 - includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing after group stages (i.e. ACL in A-League seasons etc.)

Honours

Club

Gold Coast United:

• National Youth League Championship: 2009-2010

Western Sydney Wanderers

• A-League Premiership: 2012–13

International

Australia:

• AFF U19 Youth Championship: 2008

References

External links

• Western Sydney Wanderers profile
• FFA - Young Socceroos profile