Yaya Dukuly (;https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPyDwrxiaCT/?igsh=dXQ0a2R3cjRkem1t born 17 January 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Slovenian PrvaLiga side Celje. Born a Liberian refugee in Guinea, he has represented Australia at youth level.
Club career Melbourne City On 9 September 2019, Dukuly signed a two-year scholarship deal with Melbourne City. Dukuly made regular appearances for the club's youth side competing in the National Premier Leagues Victoria and Y-League. On 27 October 2020, Melbourne City announced that Dukuly had departed the club.
Adelaide United Shortly after the announcement of Dukuly's departure from Melbourne City, Dukuly signed a one-year scholarship contract with Adelaide United ahead of the 2020–21 A-League season. Dukuly made his debut on 28 December 2020 in the opening A-League fixture against Western United where he was named in the starting lineup, he was later substituted in the 59th minute.
Reims In June 2022, Dukuly joined French club Reims together with Adelaide United team-mate Mohamed Toure.
Return to Adelaide United After failing to break into Reims' first team, Dukuly returned to Adelaide United in February 2024, signing a 2.5 year contract on deadline day.
Move to Celje After 2 years at Adelaide United, Dukuly moved to Slovenian side Celje in July 2026 for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life Dukuly was born in Conakry, Guinea, to Liberian parents. He migrated to Australia at the age of one.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMelbourne City Youth2018NPL2 East Victoria20—202019111—111Total131—131Adelaide United Youth2021 NPL SA123—123202264—64Total187—187Adelaide United2020–21A-League Men101—1012021–22402161Total14121162Reims B2022–23National 2171—1712023–24National 3141—141Total312—312Adelaide United Youth2024NPL SA83—83Adelaide United2023–24A-League Men30—302024–25201412422025–2610010110Total33151382Career total117157212417
Honours ASEAN All-Stars Maybank Challenge Cup: 2025 Individual ASEAN All-Stars: 2025
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