Luka Robert Vicelić (; ; born 15 May 2008) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender for A-League club Auckland FC.
Club career
Vicelich comenced his football career playing for his school, St Peter's College, Auckland.St Peter's College, Auckland, Newsletter No 1 2026
Auckland City After playing youth football for Central United and Auckland City, Vicelich made his debut for Auckland City on 31 August 2024 in the final Northern League game of the season against Melville United.
Auckland FC On 14 February 2025, Vicelich was named in the inaugural Auckland FC Reserves side. On 13 August 2025, Vicelich made his professional debut for Auckland FC in the Australia Cup Round of 16 match against South Melbourne. In doing so, he became the club's youngest ever player.
On 21 January 2026, the club announced that Vicelich had become the club’s youngest ever professional, signing a professional A-League Men contract on scholarship terms through to the end of the 2027–28 season. On 14 March 2026, Vicelich made his A-League debut in a 2–1 win over the Newcastle Jets, becoming the youngest player to appear for Auckland FC in the competition.
International career On 26 June 2024, Vicelich was named in the New Zealand U17's squad for the 2024 OFC U-16 Men's Championship in Tahiti. He made his debut on 28 July 2024 against Vanuatu. On 3 August 2024, Vicelich captained the side for the first time in a 7–0 win over the Cook Islands.
On 16 October 2025, Vicelich was named in the New Zealand U17's squad for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
On 21 August 2026, Vicelich was named in the New Zealand U-19 men’s squad for the 2026 OFC U-19 Championship.
Personal life Vicelich is the son of former New Zealand international footballer Ivan Vicelich.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOthersTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals2024National League1000000010Auckland FC Reserves2025National League15010——160Auckland FCA-League Men40205110702026–27A-League Men00—000000Career total251300000291
Honours New Zealand U17 OFC U-16 Men's Championship: 2024
Auckland FC A-League Men Championship: 2026
OFC Professional League: 2026
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