The Newcastle Jets are thrilled to announce that 20-year-old Xavier Bertoncello has signed a scholarship deal for the
2025/2026 season.
Xavier, who plays as a forward, started his football journey at New Lambton, before
joining the Jets Academy at the age of nine. He has since progressed through the
Academy ranks, becoming a regular starter for the youth team at the age of 16.
Bertoncello made his debut for the club in this year’s Australia Cup campaign, starting
against Adelaide United before scoring his first goal in the round of sixteen against
Cooks Hill, topping it off with another in the semi-final against Avondale.
Xavier previously won the Emerging Jet Award in the 23/24 season, and is looking
forward to taking part in his first A-League season.
“I’m very happy to have signed my first contract with the Jets. This is something that I’ve
been dreaming of since I was nine when I first started in the academy. I’m excited to see
what this season brings.”
Newcastle Jets Head Coach Mark Milligan said,
“Xavier has been fantastic the last few seasons helping the youth team gain promotion
through the NPL ranks. He has spent time training with the first team over the past
season and the development he has shown with us through pre-season has been
fantastic.”
“Xavier has worked extremely hard for everything that he has got, matched with his
desire to continue to learn are the traits we look for in all players. We are proud that we
can reward another exciting young local footballer with a scholarship and look forward
to his continued growth throughout the year.”
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