Jake Najdovski
Australian (born 2007)
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Jake Najdovski (Macedonian: Џејк Најдовски, romanized: Džejk Najdovski, pronounced [ˈnajdɔvski];[1] born 14 March 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Adelaide United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2023 | Western United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | Western United VPL | 20 | (23) |
| 2022–2025 | Western United | 15 | (0) |
| 2025– | Adelaide United | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | Australia U20 | 4 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 November 2025 | |||
Club career
A youth product of Keilor Football Star Academy, Najdoski moved to Western United's academy in 2021.[2] On 5 July 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2024.[3] He debuted with Western United in a 4–0 Australia Cup win over Edgeworth FC on 9 August 2023.[4] On 22 September 2023, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.[5] Following the suspension of Western United's participation ahead of the 2025–26 season, all players – including Najdovski – were released from their contracts in September 2025.[6][7]
International career
Born in Australia, Najdoski is of Macedonian descent.[8] He was part of the Australia U19s who came third at the 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship where he was the top scorer with 5 goals.[9]