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) | ||
| Playing position | 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) |
| National team | |||
| 2007–2009 | Australia U-20 | 26 | (4) |
| 2010 | Australia U-23 | 4 | (1) |
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Tahj James Rodney Minniecon is an Indigenous Australian soccer player. He played as a winger or striker. His last team was Davao Aguilas FC in the Philippines Football League in 2018.
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Early Life and Soccer Beginnings
Tahj James Rodney Minniecon grew up in Brisbane, Australia. He went to Cavendish Road State High School. Tahj is from an Indigenous Australian background. One of his first soccer clubs 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 deal, he was very excited. He said he always wanted to play for his hometown club. His family and friends lived in Brisbane, so it was a perfect start for him.
Time at Gold Coast United
On January 3, 2009, Tahj signed with a new team, Gold Coast United. This was for their first season in the A-League, Australia's top soccer league. Tahj was almost traded to another team, Newcastle Jets. However, the trade did not happen. This was because Tahj got a heel injury during a youth league game.
Joining Western Sydney Wanderers
After leaving Gold Coast United, Tahj tried out for the Western Sydney Wanderers. He signed a one-year contract with them on August 8, 2012. Tahj Minniecon made history with the Wanderers. He was the very first Indigenous player to join their team.
Short Spell at Rockdale City Suns
After his time with Western Sydney, Tahj Minniecon signed a short contract. He joined the NSW NPL1 club, Rockdale City. This was a brief stop in his career.
Playing in the Philippines with Meralco Manila
On December 1, 2014, Tahj moved to the Philippines. He signed a one-year deal with Loyola Meralco Sparks. He hoped this move would help his soccer career. On February 15, 2015, Tahj played his first game for Loyola. He also scored his first goal for them in a 3–2 win. This was during the 2015 United Football League.
The club later changed its name to FC Meralco Manila. This happened when they joined the new Philippines Football League in 2017. However, the club closed down in January 2018. This left Tahj without a team.
Soccer Achievements
Club Honours
- Gold Coast United:
- Won the National Youth League Championship in the 2009-2010 season.
- Western Sydney Wanderers
- Won the A-League Premiership in the 2012–13 season.
International Honours
- Australia:
- Won the AFF U19 Youth Championship in 2008.
