Liam Bonetig

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Liam Bonetig
Personal information
Full name Liam Robert Oska Bonetig
Date of birth (2005-08-20) August 20, 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Melbourne City
Youth career
2016–2023 Western Sydney Wanderers
2023–2025 Celtic B
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2025– Melbourne City 0 (0)
International career‡
2024– Australia U20
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 October 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 27 October 2025

Liam Robert Oska Bonetig (born 20 August 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Melbourne City FC in the A-League Men.

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Early life and youth career

Bonetig was born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, and began playing football in the Illawarra region. He joined the Western Sydney Wanderers academy in 2016, progressing through the club’s youth ranks. Standing at 1.93 metres, he is noted for his height and aerial presence as a central defender.

Club career

Celtic

In September 2023, Bonetig moved abroad to join Scottish club Celtic F.C. on a three-year deal. [1] He featured regularly for the club’s B-team in the Lowland Football League and the UEFA Youth League, gaining experience in a European environment.

Melbourne City

On 11 July 2025, Bonetig returned to Australia, signing a three-year contract with Melbourne City FC in the A-League Men. [2] His signing was described by the club as an investment in long-term defensive talent, citing his development in Scotland as a key factor. [3]

International career

Bonetig has represented Australia at youth level, including appearances for the under-20 national team.

Style of play

Bonetig is known for his aerial dominance, composure in possession, and ability to build play from the back—traits often highlighted by his coaches at both Celtic and Melbourne City. [2]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of fellow professional footballer Alex Bonetig, who also plays in the A-League.


References

  1. ↑ "Liam Bonetig – Celtic B profile". Celtic FC.
  2. 1 2 "From Celtic to City: Liam Bonetig's new chapter begins". Melbourne City FC. 11 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Melbourne City sign Liam Bonetig from Celtic". A-Leagues. 11 July 2025.
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