Jake Soligo

Jake Soligo (born 25 January 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL). Known for his precise kicking and his friendship with teammates such as Josh Rachele, Soligo has become an integral part of Adelaide's team as they look to contend for the premiership once again.

Jake Soligo
Personal information
Date of birth	(2003-01-25) 25 January 2003 (age 20)
Place of birth	Victoria, Australia
Original team(s)	Eastern Ranges/Dromana Football Club/Rowville Secondary College
Draft	No. 36, 2021 AFL draft
Debut	Round 1 2022, Adelaide vs. Fremantle, at Adelaide Oval
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	84 kg (185 lb)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Adelaide
Number	14
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2022–	Adelaide	29 (12)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

AFL Career

Soligo was drafted by Adelaide with their second pick and the 36th pick overall in the 2021 AFL draft.^[1] He debuted in Adelaide's first game of 2022 against the Fremantle Football Club and collected 5 disposals in a narrow loss.^[2] In June of 2023, Soligo signed a six-year contract extension which would keep him at the Crows until 2029.^[3] At the time, this was the longest contract of any current Adelaide Crows player.^[4]

References

1. "Draft Wrap: Crows secure exciting talent". Adelaide Football Club. 25 November 2022.
2. "Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle Dockers - AFL Round 1, 2022". Fox Footy. 20 March 2022.
3. "Soligo signs long-term extension". Adelaide Football Club. 16 June 2023.
4. "Adelaide Crows Football Club Player List". FootyWire. Retrieved 21 June 2023.

External links

• Jake Soligo's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
• Jake Soligo's playing statistics from AFL Tables  
• Jake Soligo at AustralianFootball.com