Jordan Swibel
Australian footballer (born 1999)
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Jordan "Jordi" Swibel (born 13 April 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for National Premier Leagues Victoria club South Melbourne FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan Swibel | ||
| Date of birth | 13 April 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Camperdown, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Sydney University FC | ||
| 2014–2017 | Hakoah Sydney City East | ||
| 2018–2021 | Sydney FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Hakoah Sydney City East | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Sydney FC NPL | 40 | (16) |
| 2020–2021 | Sydney FC | 11 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | Western Sydney Wanderers NPL | 8 | (9) |
| 2022 | Hapoel Nof HaGalil | 5 | (1) |
| 2023 | Marconi Stallions | 28 | (15) |
| 2024 | Valour FC | 28 | (7) |
| 2025–2026 | Marconi Stallions | 16 | (2) |
| 2026– | South Melbourne | 12 | (7) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11 November 2019 | |||
Early life
Swibel started playing his youth club football in 2012–2013, with Sydney University FC winning the NPL Championship the same year. In 2014 he joined Hakoah Sydney City East, where he came through the youth ranks and became the top goalscorer of the under-18 squad during the 2016 season, helping his side win the league premiership and Grand Final championship double. During the same season, he made his first-team debut for Hakoah in the FFA Cup.[1][2]
In the summer of 2017, Swibel went on trial for Maccabi Tel Aviv after being scouted in a youth tournament in Israel.[3]
In 2018, Swibel joined the youth academy of Sydney FC.[citation needed] He was part of the Sydney team that won the 2019–20 Y-League, having scored the opening goal in a 5–1 win over Melbourne Victory in the Grand Final.[4][5]
Club career
Sydney FC
In March 2019 Swibel was included in Sydney FC's first-team squad for the group stage of the AFC Champions League.[6]
On 4 January 2020 Swibel made his professional debut for Sydney's first team, coming on for Kosta Barbarouses in the 87th minute of a 2–1 league win over Adelaide United.[7] On 25 November 2020, he made his AFC Champions League debut, coming on for Paulo Retre in the 83rd minute of a 1–0 loss to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the group stage.[8][9]
In January 2021 Swibel signed a one-year scholarship deal with Sydney FC,[10] but was eventually released by the club in July of the same year.[11] He made a total amount of 13 appearances in all competitions for the team.[12]
Western Sydney Wanderers
On 28 October 2021 Swibel signed a one-year scholarship deal with fellow A-League Men club Western Sydney Wanderers, following a successful trial.[13] While having limited playing time within the first team, he mainly featured for their NPL team; having scored nine goals in eight league matches, he helped the club gain promotion to NPL 1.[12] He left the club in July 2022, following the expiration of his deal.[14]
Hapoel Nof HaGalil
After going on trial for Israeli Premier League club Ashdod, whom he was recommended to by former WSW team-mate Tomer Hemed,[15][16] on 1 August 2022 Swibel signed a one-year contract with Liga Leumit side Hapoel Nof HaGalil.[17] Thanks to his Jewish heritage, he did not count towards the foreign player quotas required in Israeli leagues.[15][17] On 22 September, he scored his first goal for the club, netting the winner in a 2–1 league victory over Hapoel Rishon LeZion.[18]
Marconi Stallions
On 12 December 2022 Swibel returned to Australia, joining National Premier Leagues NSW side Marconi Stallions.[citation needed] He was the club's top scorer for the 2023 league campaign, having scored 15 goals in 28 matches.[12][19]
Valour FC
On 12 January 2024 Swibel signed a professional contract with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[12][20] He scored his first goal in his debut for the club on 14 April against Vancouver FC.[21] Swibel scored his second goal for the club and the winner in a 2–1 victory against Halifax FC at Wanderers Stadium Nova Scotia on 20 May 2024. Swibel finished the season as the clubs joint top scorer on seven goals. He featured in all 28 CPL matches and 1 Canadian Championship match playing a total of 2105 minutes with 25 starts (24 in CPL and 1 in Can Champs).
Marconi Stallions
In July 2025 Swibel signed with his former club rejoining National Premier Leagues NSW side Marconi Stallions.[22] On 28th September 2025 Marconi Stallions announced that Swibel had re-signed with the club for the inaugural Australian Championship 2025 competition. The Stallions reached the final of the Australian Championship however lost 2-0 to South Melbourne FC.
South Melbourne FC (OFC Pro League)
On 9th January 2026 South Melbourne Hellas FC announced they had signed Jordan Swibel for their 2026 campaign starting with the inaugural OFC Pro League. Swibel made his club debut as a half time sub in their opening 2-1 OFC Pro League win against Tahiti United. On his starting debut against PNG Hekari Swibel scored a brace in a comfortable 5-0 victory. He followed it up with the equalizer and Player of the Match Award in a tense 3-3 draw with South Island United. He scored another brace and Player of the Match Award in a physical 5-2 win against Vanuatu United. Swibel scored his sixth goal of the tournament in a comfortable 4-1 result against New Zealand outfit South Island United.
South Melbourne FC (NPL Victoria)
Swibel made his club NPL debut on the 14th February in a 2-0 win against Avondale FC at Avenger Park. He scored his first NPL Victoria goal on the 7th March in a 1-0 win against Bentleigh Greens at Home of the Matildas Centre.
Personal life
A self-declared fan of Manchester United, Swibel has cited Wayne Rooney as his footballing idol.[23]
Honours
Club
Sydney University FC
- NPL Youth Championship: 2012
Hakoah Sydney City East FC
- NPL Youth Premiership & NPL Youth Championship: 2016
Sydney FC Youth
Sydney FC
Personal
- 2016 Club Golden Boot Hakoah Sydney City East FC – 14 goals
- 2023 Club Golden Boot Marconi Stallions – 15 goals
- 2024 Club Golden Boot Valour FC – 7 goals