Alex Bonetig

Alexander Bonetig (born 20 August 2002) is an Australian footballer who plays as a defender for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers. Born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Bonetig has been playing with the Wanderers since signing with the academy in 2016.

Youth career
Bonetig started playing football at the age of 4 for Shellharbour Junior FC. By the time he was 9, he had represented the Illawarra under-9s and SAP Southern Branch under-11s. In November 2012, Bonetig was selected by a football clinic in Sydney to travel and train with Everton Academy. He had the opportunity to meet Australian international Tim Cahill and attend a Premier League match at Goodison Park against Sunderland. Bonetig soon signed for Western Sydney Wanderers Youth in 2016.

Western Sydney Wanderers
Bonetig was promoted to the first-team after signing a two-year scholarship contract for Western Sydney Wanderers on 9 June 2022. He made his professional debut as a substitute on 22 January 2023 in a 1–1 draw to Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium. Bonetig made two more league appearances as a substitute, which had him feature in a 4–0 Sydney Derby win.

Bonetig made his starting debut for Wanderers on 29 August 2023 in a 5–1 cup victory over Adelaide United. He was soon ruled out until December due to a broken bone in his foot, which was sustained in the opening league match against Wellington Phoenix. Bonetig extended his contract with the club through a three-year deal on 16 November 2023.

Personal life
Bonetig was raised in Shellharbour, New South Wales. He has a younger brother, Liam, who plays for Celtic in Scotland. The two previously played together at Western Sydney Wanderers Youth. Bonetig's father, Mineo, was a former footballer for Wollongong Wolves during their time in the National Soccer League.

Both Alex and Liam attended Edmund Rice College in Wollongong. Alex was awarded the 2020 Sportsman of the Year Award by his school in their Year 12 Graduation.