Oskar Dillon

Oskar Dillon (born 10 February 1999), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Oakleigh Cannons in NPL Victoria.

Oskar Dillon
Personal information
Full name Oskar Dillon
Date of birth (1999-02-10) 10 February 1999
Place of birth Coffs Harbour, Australia
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Central defender
Club information
Current team
 Oakleigh Cannons
Number 5
Youth career
Northern Storm
Brisbane Roar
Gold Coast City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Gold Coast City 18 (1)
2018 Gold Coast United
2019 Gold Coast Knights 28 (3)
2019–2020 Western United 7 (0)
2020 Gold Coast Knights 11 (0)
2021– Oakleigh Cannons 12 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 September 2021

Club career

Gold Coast Knights

Dillon was part of the 2019 NPL Queensland championship winning Gold Coast Knights team. He played the full game and scored the winning goal, a free-kick from 25 yards out, as the Knights' defeated Olympic FC 2-1 in the 2019 NPL Queensland Grand Final on 14 September 2019, claiming their first piece of top-flight silverware.[1] After an impressive campaign, Dillon was awarded the NPL Queensland Young Player of the Year at the inaugural Football in Queensland Awards Night.[2]

Western United

On 2 January 2020, Dillon signed his first professional contract with Western United, penning a one-year deal for the 2019-20 season.[3] He made his debut in a Round 15 clash against Central Coast Mariners, playing the full game as United ran out 3-0 winners at GMHBA Stadium.[4] Dillon was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 A-League.[5]

Honours

Club

Gold Coast Knights

Individual

References
  1. "Gold Coast Knights claim title in inaugural season". Couriermail.com.au. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  2. "2019's best recognised at inaugural Football in Queensland Awards Night". 4 November 2019.
  3. "Signing news: Western United adds young Aussie defender to roster". 2 January 2020.
  4. "Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners, A-League, Round 15, 19th Jan 2020". 8 August 2019.
  5. "Western United squad update". Western United FC. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.


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