SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

MASSIMO LUONGO
MASSIMO LUONGO
MASSIMO LUONGO
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Number
#14
Nationality
Australia
Team
AUSTRALIA (World Cup 2018)
Coach
GRAHAM ARNOLD
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 6 3 1 7 3 3 29 2.6 £1.1M

Massimo Luongo

  • Full name: Massimo Luongo
  • Date of birth: 25 September 1992
  • Place of birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Nationality: Australian (eligible also for Italy through descent)
  • Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected):

  • Sydney Olympic (youth)
  • APIA Leichhardt (youth)
  • Swindon Town (2011–2015) — Broke into English football and developed as a regular starter.
  • Queens Park Rangers (2015–2018) — Played in the Championship and was a key midfield figure.
  • Tottenham Hotspur (loan training stints not applicable) — not a permanent move; primary career continued at QPR before later moves.
  • Sydney FC / Ipswich Town / Others — subsequent moves included loans and transfers; club career continued across England and elsewhere (note: exact clubs and dates vary over time).

International career (Australia):

  • Senior debut for Australia: 2014
  • Major tournaments: Key member of the Australia squad at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup — played a pivotal role and scored the opening goal in the 2–1 final win over South Korea, helping Australia win the tournament. Also part of squads for FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns and other international fixtures.
  • Caps and goals: Accumulated numerous caps for the Socceroos and contributed important goals and assists during his international tenure (exact totals change with ongoing matches).

Playing style and strengths:

  • Composed on the ball, good vision and passing range for a central midfielder.
  • Strong work rate and tactical awareness, able to sit deeper or advance into attacking positions.
  • Noted for long-range shooting and composure in key moments (notably his Asian Cup final goal).

Honours:

  • AFC Asian Cup: 2015 (with Australia)
  • Individual recognitions: Man-of-the-match and squad-level acknowledgements during the 2015 Asian Cup and club awards during his time in England.

Notes: This is a concise summary of Massimo Luongo’s career and profile. Club affiliations, appearance and goal totals, and current club status can change with transfers and ongoing seasons; consult up-to-date club sources or federation records for the latest statistics.