Adelaide United Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. The club was formed in 2003. Adelaide United became the first southern member admitted into the A-League Men in 2005.
This list encompasses the honours won by Adelaide United at national, regional and friendly level, records set by the club, their managers and their players. The player records section itemises the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first-team competitions.
Adelaide United have won eight top-flight titles, and hold the record for the most Australia Cup wins, with three. The club's record appearance maker is Eugene Galekovic, who made 285 appearances between 2007 and 2017. Craig Goodwin is Adelaide United's record goalscorer, scoring 49 goals.
All figures are correct as of the match played on 29 August 2023.
Honours and achievements
Adelaide United's first ever silverware was won in 2006. The A-League Men Premiership, won by the club was Adelaide United's first trophy. In 2019 they became the most successful club in Australia Cup history with three titles.
Adelaide United's honours and achievements include the following:
Domestic
A-League Men Premiership
Winners (2): 2005–06, 2015–16
Runners-up (2): 2006–07, 2008–09
A-League Men Championship
Winners (1): 2016
Runners-up (2): 2007, 2009
Australia Cup
Winners (3) – Record: 2014, 2018, 2019
Runners-up (1): 2017
A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup
Winners (2): 2006, 2007
AFC
AFC Champions League
Runners-up (1): 2008
Player records
Appearances
Most league appearances: Eugene Galekovic, 238
Most National Cup appearances: Isaías, 26
Most Asian appearances: Eugene Galekovic, 33
Youngest first-team player: Teeboy Kamara, 15 years, 212 days (against Gold Coast United, A-League, 16 December 2011) Oldest first-team player: Romário, 40 years, 320 days (against Newcastle Jets, A-League, 15 December 2006) Most consecutive appearances: Eugene Galekovic, 74 (from 15 November 2008 to 26 December 2010) Most separate spells with the club: 3 Nathan Konstandopoulos (2014–16; 2017–21 and 2022) Craig Goodwin (2014–16; 2018–19 and 2021–2023)
Most appearances
Competitive matches only, includes appearances as substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate goals scored.
a. Includes the National Soccer League and A-League Men. b. Includes the A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup and Australia Cup c. Includes goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the FIFA Club World Cup and 2005 Australian Club World Championship Qualifying Tournament.
Goalscorers
Most goals in a season: Sergio van Dijk, 17 goals (in the 2010–11 season) Most league goals in season: Sergio van Dijk, 16 goals in the A-League, 2010–11 Youngest goalscorer: Mohamed Toure, 15 years, 325 days (against Central Coast Mariners, A-League, 14 February 2020) Youngest hat-trick scorer: Nathan Burns Oldest goalscorer: Romário, 40 years, 320 days (against Newcastle Jets, A-League, 15 December 2006)
Top goalscorers
Craig Goodwin is the all-time top goalscorer for Adelaide United. He passed Bruce Djite's record after scoring against Perth Glory in October 2022.
Competitive matches only. Numbers in brackets indicate appearances made.
a. Includes the National Soccer League and A-League Men. b. Includes the A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup and Australia Cup c. Includes goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the FIFA Club World Cup and 2005 Australian Club World Championship Qualifying Tournament.
International
This section refers only to caps won while an Adelaide United player.
First capped player: Shane Smeltz for New Zealand against United States on 8 June 2003. First capped player for Australia: Travis Dodd and Michael Valkanis for Australia against Kuwait on 16 August 2006. Most capped player: Craig Goodwin with 12 caps for Australia.
Transfers
Record transfer fees paid
Record transfer fees received
Managerial records
First full-time manager: John Kosmina managed Adelaide United from 1 July 2003 to 22 February 2007. Longest-serving manager: John Kosmina – (1 July 2003 to 22 February 2007) Shortest tenure as manager: Michael Valkanis – 5 months, 2 weeks (28 January 2013 to 30 June 2013) Highest win percentage: Gertjan Verbeek, 53.85% Lowest win percentage: Michael Valkanis, 20.00%