Tahj Minniecon facts for kids
Minniecon playing for Western Sydney Wanderers in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Tahj James Rodney Minniecon | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Cairns, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Queensland Lions | |||
| 2005–2006 | QAS | ||
| 2006–2007 | AIS | ||
| 2011 | Gold Coast United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007 | AIS | 14 | (2) |
| 2007–2009 | Queensland Roar | 24 | (4) |
| 2008 | → Redlands United (loan) | 15 | (9) |
| 2009–2012 | Gold Coast United | 39 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 16 | (0) |
| 2014 | Rockdale City Suns | 10 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Meralco Manila | 26 | (4) |
| 2018 | Nunawading City FC | 23 | (2) |
| 2018 | Davao Aguilas | 4 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2009 | Australia U-20 | 26 | (4) |
| 2010 | Australia U-23 | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:18, 6 May 2017 (UTC) | |||
Tahj James Rodney Minniecon is an Indigenous Australian soccer player. He played for many different clubs, and his last team was Davao Aguilas FC in the Philippines Football League in 2018.
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Who is Tahj Minniecon?
Tahj James Rodney Minniecon grew up in Brisbane, Australia. He went to Cavendish Road State High School and Carbrook State School. He is from an Indigenous Australian background. One of the first soccer clubs he played for was Loganholme Lightning Football Club.
Tahj's Club Career
Playing for Queensland Roar
Tahj Minniecon joined the Queensland Roar team in 2007. He came from the AIS, which helps young athletes. When he signed a two-year contract, he was very excited. He said he always wanted to start his career with his hometown club. His family and friends were in Brisbane, and he was eager to begin playing.
Time with Gold Coast United
On January 3, 2009, it was announced that Minniecon had signed with a new team, Gold Coast United. This was for their first season in the A-League. Tahj was almost traded to the Newcastle Jets for another player, Chris Payne. However, the trade did not happen. This was because Minniecon got a heel injury during a game with the youth league team against Sydney FC.
Joining Western Sydney Wanderers
After trying out with the Western Sydney Wanderers, Tahj signed a one-year contract. This happened on August 8, 2012. Tahj Minniecon was a special player for the Wanderers. He was the very first Indigenous Australian player to join their team.
Playing for Rockdale City Suns
After leaving Western Sydney, Minniecon signed a short contract. He joined the NSW NPL1 club Rockdale City. This was a shorter period in his career.
Moving to Meralco Manila
On December 1, 2014, it was shared that Minniecon signed a one-year deal. He also had an option to extend it with a club in the Philippines. This team was Loyola Meralco Sparks. He hoped this move would help his soccer career get back on track.
On February 15, 2015, Minniecon played his first game for Loyola. He also scored his first goal for them. This happened in an away game against Manila Jeepney. His team won 3-2 in the 2015 United Football League.
The club later changed its name to FC Meralco Manila. This was when it joined the Philippines Football League in 2017. However, the club closed down in January 2018. This happened after they played in the first season of the league. This left Minniecon without a team at that time.
Tahj's Soccer Achievements
Club Honours
Gold Coast United:
- National Youth League Championship: 2009-2010
- A-League Premiership: 2012–13
International Honours
- AFF U19 Youth Championship: 2008
