Odisha FC announced that Australian Osama Malik has signed a one-year deal with the Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday.
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— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) 20 June 2022
Osama, who has had previous spells in the A-League with Adelaide United, North Queensland Fury, Melbourne City and most recently, Perth Glory, is a versatile player, working as a central defender, full-back and midfielder. can. ,
The former Australia Under-20 international added some overseas experience through his spell with Saudi Arabian club Al-Batin.
After playing his junior football with Croydon Kings, West Adelaide and Adelaide Raiders, Malik joined Adelaide United in 2008.
A year later he joined the North Queensland Fury (now defunct) and spent two seasons with them before returning to his native Adelaide in 2011. The 1.85m utility man duly became a first-team mainstay for the Reds, helping them out. Claim the 2013–14 Premiership and the 2014 FFA Cup.
After a 2016 move to Melbourne City, he again became a regular starter and claimed another FFA Cup winners’ medal. The local Adelaide product got its big break when the Reds were selected in the inaugural National Youth League team at the age of 17 after being signed by local South Australian club Raiders. Ozzie joined United’s senior team for the 2008 FIFA club due to his excellent performances in the Reds youth team. World Cup in Japan, where he made his senior debut in a 13-minute cameo against J-League legend Gamba Osaka.
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