Aiden Connor O’Neill is an Australian professional soccer player who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for New York City FC and the Australia national team.

Youth Career

• Kenmore

• Brisbane Athletic

• Brisbane City

• Moved to England as a teenager to join Burnley’s youth academy

Senior Career Highlights

• Burnley (Premier League):

  • Made his professional debut in England’s top flight

  • Gained valuable early experience

• Loan Spells in England:

  • Oldham Athletic and Fleetwood Town, where he earned regular playing time

• Return to Australia (A-League):

  • Central Coast Mariners

  • Melbourne City:

    • Established himself as one of the league’s strongest midfielders

    • Won multiple A-League Men trophies

    • Developed into a dominant No. 6 and key ball-winning midfielder

• New York City FC:

  • Joined MLS to continue his career abroad

  • Serves as a central defensive presence in midfield

International Career

• Youth Levels: Represented Australia at U23 level, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

• Senior Debut: 2022

• Role for the Socceroos:

  • Plays primarily as a defensive midfielder (No. 6)

  • Strong tackler, excellent passer, crucial for build-up and defensive transitions

Playing Style

• Deep-lying defensive midfielder

• Strong in interceptions and recovery

• Excellent distributor with both short and long passing

• High stamina and tactical intelligence