Rhys Bozinovski
Australian soccer player (born 2004)
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Rhys Bozinovski (Macedonian: Рис Божиновски, romanized: Ris Božinovski, pronounced [bɔʒiˈnɔvski];[1] born 7 March 2004) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Dutch Eerste Divisie club Heracles Almelo.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 March 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Heracles Almelo | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Spring Hills Stallions | |||
| 2016–2017 | Sunshine George Cross | ||
| 2018–2021 | Melbourne City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Western United NPL | 18 | (4) |
| 2022–2025 | Western United | 54 | (5) |
| 2025–2026 | Perth Glory | 14 | (0) |
| 2026– | Heracles Almelo | 8 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Australia U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | Australia U23 | 5 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 September 2025 | |||
Club career
Western United
On 5 August 2021, Western United announced the signing of Bozinovski to a two-year scholarship contract, initially adding him to Western United's NPL squad.[2][3] Prior to joining Western United, Bozinovski had gained experience playing with Melbourne City and Sunshine George Cross at the NPL youth level.[4] Bozinovski quickly established himself as a key player in the club's NPL 1st Grade squad, utilizing his creativity and scoring ability from midfield.[5]
His impressive performances would help him into the first team and, not long after, make his professional club debut in the A-League against Adelaide United, on 8 May 2022, coming on as a stoppage time substitute.[6] He would make three further appearances in A-League Finals series, mostly coming off the bench late in the game.[7]
Ahead of the 2022–23 season, on 13 November 2022, he earned his first start, winning 2–3 away against Wellington Phoenix.[8] On 6 December, Bozinovski extended his scholarship contract for a further two years.[9][10]
Following the suspension of Western United's participation ahead of the 2025–26 season, all players – including Bozinovski – were released from their contracts in September 2025.[11][12]
Perth Glory
On 19 September 2025, Perth Glory announced the signing of Bozinovski on a two-year deal.[13]
Heracles Almelo
On 3 February 2026, Heracles Almelo annonced the signing of Bozinovski on a deal until 2029.[14]
Personal life
His grandfather is former Malta captain Willie Vassallo. He is of Macedonian and Maltese descent.[4]
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