Melbourne Knights Juniors

Melbourne Knights – A Tradition of Developing Champions

The Melbourne Knights is a club renowned for its proud tradition of youth and junior football development. Our member-owned facilities provide an environment that nurtures not only footballing ability but also personal growth for boys and girls alike.

Many great players have emerged from the Knights’ youth system, none more celebrated than former Socceroos captain Mark Viduka.

The strength of our junior and youth pathways is evident in the number of Knights graduates who have gone on to play in some of the world’s leading football leagues. Since our inclusion in the National League in 1984, the Melbourne Knights has consistently provided opportunities for emerging young talent within our senior squad, a tradition that continues to this day.

Among the notable examples, the Knights entrusted senior debuts to:

• • Mark Talajic at 16

  • Eddie Krncevic (former Socceroos captain) at 16

  • Josip Simunic (Croatian international, 100+ caps) at 17

  • Steve Horvat at 17

  • Mark Viduka at 18

  • Mark Silic at 18

  • More recently: Mate Dugandzic, Adrian Zahra, Anthony Duzel, and Chris Talajic, all at 16

Our junior roster reads like a veritable “who’s who” of Australian football. To date, 38 Knights players have represented the Australian senior national team, while three have played for Croatia at senior international level. The Australian starting eleven at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics featured five Knights players: Viduka, Tiatto, Spiteri, Juri?, and Horvat. In addition, countless Knights juniors have represented Victoria or Australia at U17, U20, and U23 levels.

If you are seeking a club that will foster your child’s dreams, provide enjoyable and well-structured training, and instil both footballing knowledge and life guidance, then Melbourne Knights FC is the right fit for your family.

Expression of interest for 2026 is now open – head over to our recruitment page – click here

For General Enquiries about the Melbourne Knights Juniors FC please contact
Melbourne Knights Juniors FC
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