14 Facts About Josh Rachele

Joshua Rachele is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League.

Josh Rachele was selected by the Adelaide Crows with their first pick, the sixth overall, in the 2021 AFL draft.

Josh Rachele previously played for the Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League and the Shepparton Swans Football Club in the Goulburn Valley League.

Josh Rachele was part of the academy for Melbourne City FC and the under-17s Australian team.

Josh Rachele made an immediate impact at the Crows, kicking five goals on debut against Fremantle in the opening round of the 2022 AFL season.

In Round 4, Josh Rachele received a Rising Star nomination in Adelaide's game against Essendon, in which Josh Rachele took 9 marks, kicked 3 goals, and collected 19 disposals.

Josh Rachele became known for his goal celebrations imitating the likes of Tim Cahill and Kylian Mbappe.

On June 21,2023, Josh Rachele signed a contract extension which would keep him at the club until 2029.

Josh Rachele faced a lot of criticism from the media in the first half of 2024, particularly for a few missed opportunities against Essendon in round 6.

Josh Rachele redeemed himself against Essendon in round 19 when one of his three goals was a last-minute match-winner.

Josh Rachele was the center of controversy prior to the Showdown against Port Adelaide in round 23 when he used a stereotype of Port fans on FIVEaa.

Josh Rachele started the season in good form, kicking six goals and collecting 37 disposals from his first two games.

Since October 2022, Josh Rachele has lived with fellow Victorians and current teammates Luke Nankervis and Jake Soligo.

Josh Rachele's parents are named Michelle and Jason, and he has two younger twin brothers.