FTS Players

FTS Player Profiles

FTS has a long term proven track record of developing young footballers that go on to represent State and National Youth Teams and progress to playing Overseas or for A-League Youth & Senior Teams.

Just like the young 100m sprinter dreams of competing at the Olympic Games, the young basketballer playing in the NBA, the young tennis player competing at a Grand Slam event, it’s important to remember that young footballers in Australia dream of one day playing for a team in the Top 5 Leagues in Europe i.e. English Premier League (England), Bundesliga (Germany), Ligue 1 (France), LaLiga (Spain) & Serie A (Italy).

In Australia, we have some competitive advantages in youth development, particularly up until around 16 years of age. At FTS we look to maximise these advantages and prepare players to chase their dreams. We are hopeful that eventually here in this country that the relevant bodies can create an environment and culture to maximise player opportunities in the vital transition period from youth to senior professional football i.e. 17-22 years of age.

Please see below some recent player profiles:

Jai Curran-Nicholls (2004) – Professional Debut for Salford City FC

We would like to congratulate Jai Curran-Nicholls on making his professional debut for Salford City FC in England.

Nishan Velupillay (2001) – Debut Goal for the Socceroos

GOAL ON DEBUT FOR SOCCEROOS - In front of 46,000 fans in Adelaide, Nishan subbed on in the 80th minute and scores his first goal ...

Nishan Velupillay (2001) – Socceroos Selection

SOCCEROOS SELECTION - A special moment for Nishan Velupillay and his family.

Sam Banyai (2010) – Debreceni VSC

Update - young goalkeeper Sam Banyai (2010) has signed with Debreceni VSC. Sam is currently playing with DVSC Academy U15 in the National competition.

George Mihailidis (2006) – FK Austria Wien

Update - young midfielder George Mihailidis (2006) signed with FK Austria Wien earlier this year. George is currently playing in FK Austria Wien II, which ...

Jai Curran-Nicholls (2004) – Signs at Salford City FC

Congratulations to Jai Curran-Nicholls (19 years of age) on signing his first Professional Contract with Salford City FC in the UK.

Mikey Ghossaini (2007) – Golden Boot Award

FTS Player Update - Congratulations to Mikey Ghossaini (2007) for winning the Golden Boot Award this year at Melbourne City FC.

Parker Williams (2005) – Central Coast Mariners

An exciting opportunity for Parker Williams has opened up at Central Coast Mariners. After spending 5 years at FTS when he was younger, he moved ...

Angus Mackintosh (2007) – Melbourne City

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to Angus Mackintosh – leaving FTS to join Melbourne City ...

James Rashio (2008) – Melbourne Victory

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to James Rashio – leaving FTS to join Melbourne Victory ...

Ali Abili (2009) – Melbourne Victory

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to Ali Abili – leaving FTS to join Melbourne Victory ...

Harrison Rowse (2010), Sohail Mohammadi (2011) & Mikey Cohen (2010) – Melbourne City

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to Harrison Rowse, Sohail Mohammadi & Mikey Cohen – leaving ...

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Jordi Valadon (2003) – Melbourne Victory A-League Mens Squad

Congratulations to Jordi Valadon for his promotion to Melbourne Victory A-League Mens Squad.

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Nishan Velupillay (2001) – Melbourne Victory & Australia U23

Congratulations to Nishan Velupillay for his recent selection in the Australia U23 squad and reaching 50 Aleague matches with MVFC.

Cade Segar (2006) – Signing Melbourne City U18s

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it's time to say goodbye and best wishes to Cade Segar - leaving FTS to join Melbourne City ...

James Georgiou (2005) – Signing Melbourne City U21s

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it's time to say goodbye and best wishes to James Georgiou - leaving FTS to join Melbourne City ...

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Mikey Ghossaini (2007) – Signing Melbourne City U18s

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it's time to say goodbye and best wishes to Mikey Ghossaini - leaving FTS to join Melbourne City ...

George Karvounis (2004) – Signing Melbourne Victory U21s

Best wishes to George Karvounis (2004) - joining back up with Melbourne Victory U21s. Everyone here at FTS is behind George as he enters the ...

Player Signings – Melbourne Victory U16s & U21s. Western United U21s

On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it's time to say goodbye and best wishes to Parker Williams, Josh Francou, Jack Mihailidis & Matthew Lichtenstein ...