16 Facts About Adrian Leijer

Adrian Leijer was born on 25 March 1986 and is an Australian footballer who plays as a centre back.

Adrian Leijer was born, and largely grew up in, the New South Wales town of Dubbo to a family of Dutch and English heritage.

In 1998, Adrian Leijer was a co-captain of Orana Heights Public School in Dubbo.

Adrian Leijer spent two years at the Victorian Institute of Sport and then moved on to the Melbourne Knights for the last season of the now defunct National Soccer League, where he made 18 appearances during a season where the club finished second last in the competition.

Adrian Leijer played 20 games for the club, only missing their final game against the New Zealand Knights through suspension.

At the A-League's end of season awards, Adrian Leijer won Young Player of the Year.

Adrian Leijer accepted and signed a 3-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Whilst tipped by Fulham reserve coach Billy McKinlay to make a greater impact in the first team that season, Adrian Leijer missed most of the club's pre-season due to the Olympic tournament and only made the bench once, in a League Cup defeat to Burnley.

In February 2011, Adrian Leijer was appointed the captain of Melbourne Victory.

Adrian Leijer was formerly the captain of Melbourne Victory from February 2011 to September 2013.

On 17 September 2013, Adrian Leijer was replaced by Mark Milligan as Melbourne Victory's captain.

On 25 February 2015, Adrian Leijer transferred to Chinese Super League side Chongqing Lifan.

On 2 February 2016, Adrian Leijer transferred to K League 1 side Suwon FC.

Adrian Leijer retired from football in January 2019 to take up a position with Adidas.

Adrian Leijer had previously been a regular member of the Australia national under-23 football team, the Olyroos.

Adrian Leijer earned his first cap for the senior Australian national team against Singapore on 22 March 2008.