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Max Vartuli (Italian: [varˈtu.li];[1] born 20 January 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who currently plays for A-League Men club Adelaide United.

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Club career

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Sydney FC and AaB Fodbold

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A young Vartuli's football career began aged 13 in Sydney FC's Academy Schools Program while attending Matraville Sports High School in years 7 and 8 and Endeavour Sports High in year 9.[2] He rose through the ranks into Sydney FC's U20 side before securing a loan move to AaB Fodbold in Denmark aged 18.[3]

Adelaide United

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Vartuli joined Adelaide United on a three-year contract on 15 September 2024.[4]

International career

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Vartuli was named on the bench for Australia's U20 friendlies in Marbella, Spain between 12 and 17 October 2023, but he did not make an appearance.[5]

References

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Max Vartuli (born 20 January 2005) is an who plays as a for the club . Vartuli was born in , , and developed through the , joining at the age of 14 after impressing on trial from grassroots football with Fraser Park FC. He progressed through the ranks, playing in the with Sydney FC's senior academy side and earning a bench spot in an match in April 2022 at age 17. In July 2023, at age 18, he secured a two-year loan move to Danish club , during whose the club achieved promotion to the . In September 2024, Vartuli signed a three-year contract with , transitioning to a full professional role ahead of the 2024–25 Isuzu UTE A-League season. He has represented at youth international levels, including the under-19 and teams, and stands at 192 cm tall with a left-footed preference.

Club career

Youth career

Max Vartuli began his youth career at Fraser Park FC before impressing on trial and joining the at the age of 13 in 2018, initially through the club's partnership with during years 7 and 8. This program provided a structured pathway for aspiring young players, combining academic education with intensive football training to nurture talent within the local community. Following his time at , Vartuli transitioned to Endeavour Sports High School for , continuing his involvement in . These schools played a crucial role in supporting his football progression by offering targeted sports programs that aligned with requirements, allowing him to balance education and athletic development effectively. Vartuli advanced through the ranks of the , eventually reaching the U20 side by 2023, where he established himself as a promising standing at 1.92 meters tall with a preference for his left foot. His representation by the Cove Agency during this phase highlighted his emerging professional potential. During his youth tenure, Vartuli gained semi-professional experience with 's team, making three appearances between 2022 and 2024 without scoring any goals. In 2023, he signed a professional contract with the Sydney FC senior team, though he did not make any first-team appearances at that level. His stellar performances in the teams, particularly in the U20 squad, underscored his growth and contributed to opportunities for further advancement.

AaB (loan)

In July 2023, at the age of 18, Max Vartuli joined Danish club on a loan from , announced as a two-year deal but lasting until June 2024, marking his first professional move abroad. The agreement was secured following his promising performances in Sydney FC's , where he had established himself as a talented prospect. The primary purpose of the loan was to provide Vartuli with valuable professional experience in a competitive European environment, exposing him to the rigors of senior-level training and the , where competed during the . Although he did not make any senior appearances for the first team, Vartuli trained regularly with AaB's professional squad, gaining insights into the tactical and physical demands of Scandinavian football. During his time there, he was part of the squad that secured promotion to the at the end of the 2023–24 season. This period significantly contributed to Vartuli's development, helping him adapt to cultural differences in , including higher training intensities and a focus on technical proficiency in a new league setting. Upon the loan's conclusion in summer 2024, he returned to , with the experience paving the way for his subsequent three-year contract with .

Adelaide United

Vartuli signed a three-year contract with on 15 September 2024, following the conclusion of his loan spell with Danish club . He joined the club as a promising young goalkeeper, having progressed through 's academy, and was immediately integrated into training sessions in . Assigned jersey number 13, Vartuli initially served as the backup goalkeeper behind the established first-choice option. His opportunity for first-team action came in the 2024–25 season, where he made his professional debut on 5 April 2025 against , marking his first start in a competitive match that proved challenging with multiple goals conceded. By 14 August 2025, Vartuli had accumulated 6 appearances for 's senior team across the , all as starts totaling 540 minutes, during which he conceded 13 goals but recorded 1 clean sheet with a save percentage of 62.9%. He also featured in 1 match, playing 90 minutes and conceding 2 goals. Notable performances included an impressive display in his fifth professional game, where he secured a clean sheet with several key saves, contributing to building his reputation. In parallel, Vartuli gained valuable experience with 's reserve team in 2025, focusing on further development as a backup option, with appearances helping hone his skills for potential senior promotion. Standing at 192 cm and being left-footed, his physical attributes have been praised as ideal for modern goalkeeping demands, positioning him as a potential future star for the club in the 2025–26 season.

International career

Youth international career

Vartuli earned his first call-up to the , known as the , for the Marbella Week of Football tournament in from 12 to 17 October 2023. During the event, he substituted into a match during the second half, making key penalty saves, which marked his debut appearance for the team. This selection highlighted his emerging potential as a , stemming from strong performances in . In July 2024, Vartuli was named in the Australia under-19 squad for the ASEAN U-19 Boys' Championship in , where he wore the number 1 jersey and started in at least one group stage match against on 24 July 2024, securing a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory. This appearance represented his sole cap at the under-19 level as of late 2024. Vartuli received another under-20 call-up in November 2024 for the Panda Cup in China. As of late 2024, he had accumulated a total of two youth international caps across the under-19 and under-20 levels, with no goals conceded in those outings, reflecting his recognition for domestic form and pathway toward senior opportunities.

Senior international career

As of January 2026, Max Vartuli has not earned any senior international caps for the , known as the . Vartuli holds in and , making him eligible to represent either nation at the senior level under rules. He is regarded as one of Australia's most promising young goalkeepers, and there have been no reports of involvement in senior training camps or unofficial sessions as of late 2024 or into 2025.

References

  1. https://www.transfermarkt.com/max-vartuli/profil/spieler/1001362
  2. https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/338805/max-vartuli
  3. https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/max-vartuli/1198938
  4. https://sydneyfc.com/news/sydney-fc-goalkeeper-signs-for-adelaide-united/
  5. https://adelaideunited.com.au/player/max-vartuli/
  6. https://sydneyfc.com/news/young-keeper-vartuli-nets-overseas-move/
  7. https://aleagues.com.au/news/adelaide-united-transfer-details-max-vartuli-sydney-fc-latest-news-a-league/
  8. https://adelaideunited.com.au/news/reds-signs-young-goalkeeper-max-vartuli-on-three-year-deal/
  9. https://www.fotmob.com/players/1352508/max-vartuli
  10. https://www.transfermarkt.us/max-vartuli/nationalmannschaft/spieler/1001362
  11. https://sydneyfc.com/news/academy-schools-giving-chances/
  12. https://www.transfermarkt.com/max-vartuli/leistungsdaten/spieler/1001362
  13. https://uk.soccerway.com/player/vartuli-max/WfeKpk5C/
  14. https://sydneyfc.com/news/academy-graduates-where-are-they-now-part-two/
  15. https://www.footballteamnews.com/football-season-guide/sydney-fc-australia-a-league-2023-2024
  16. https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/club/team/9580-sydney_fc/2023-2024
  17. https://www.besoccer.com/player/m-vartuli-3157660
  18. https://aleagues.com.au/match/a-league-men/adelaide-united-vs-sydney-05-04-2025/
  19. https://www.flashscore.com/player/vartuli-max/WfeKpk5C/
  20. https://socceroos.com.au/news/subway-young-socceroos-squad-named-marbella-week-football
  21. https://socceroos.com.au/news/resilient-subway-young-socceroos-become-marbella-marvels
  22. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/myanmar-u19_australia-u19/index/spielbericht/4355548
  23. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aff-u19-championship/weisseweste/pokalwettbewerb/AF19
  24. https://aleagues.com.au/news/young-socceroos-squad-update-herrington-vartuli-panda-cup-china-u23-details/
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