SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

AWER MABIL
AWER MABIL
Australia flag
Number
#16
Nationality
Australia
Team
AUSTRALIA (World Cup 2018)
Coach
GRAHAM ARNOLD
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
1 2 5 1 1 6 6 22 3.4 £650k

Awer Mabil — Player Profile (Australia)

  • Full name: Awer Eyre Thiong Mabil
  • Date of birth: September 25, 1995
  • Place of birth: Kakuma, Kenya
  • Nationality: Australian (born to South Sudanese parents)
  • Position: Winger / Forward
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level)

  • Youth football in Adelaide, Australia — rose through local clubs including Adelaide Comets and Adelaide United youth setup.
  • Adelaide United (A-League): Broke into professional football with appearances in the A-League.
  • Campbelltown City (NPL): Short spells in Australia’s National Premier Leagues during early career.
  • Midtjylland (Denmark): Transferred to FC Midtjylland, where he gained wider recognition and won domestic honours.
  • Loan spells: Included time on loan at clubs such as Esbjerg fB (Denmark) and others as part of development.
  • Other clubs: Subsequent moves included playing in European leagues; his career includes transfers and loans typical for a professional winger seeking first-team minutes.

International career with Australia

  • Mabil chose to represent Australia at senior international level.
  • Made appearances for the Socceroos (Australia national team), contributing with pace, dribbling and assists from wide areas.
  • Part of squads for AFC competitions and World Cup qualification campaigns; featured in matches across regional tournaments and qualifiers.

Style of play

  • Quick, direct winger known for acceleration, dribbling and crossing.
  • Effective at taking on defenders one-on-one and creating chances for teammates.
  • Work-rate and defensive tracking help him contribute both offensively and in transition phases.

Notable achievements

  • Won domestic league honours with FC Midtjylland (Danish Superliga titles during his time there).
  • Recognised as a success story of Australia’s refugee-to-professional pathway, often cited for his journey from Kakuma refugee camp to professional football.

Off the field

  • Mabil is noted for his charitable work and advocacy linked to refugee issues and community support initiatives.

Current status

  • Player careers change frequently through transfers, loans and international call-ups. For the most current club, squad number and recent statistics, consult official club pages, national team announcements or up-to-date sports databases.