Ethan Alagich

Ethan Alagich is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for A-League Men club Adelaide United. He is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich.

Adelaide United
Raised in a football-loving family, Alagich began playing football in Valley View, South Australia, with Valley View SC and Port Adelaide Pirates in their under-6. He also spent time at Adelaide Croatia Raiders, where he played for nearly six years, before being signed by Adelaide United in 2019.

For Adelaide United Youth, who played in National Premier Leagues South Australia, Alagich would make 22 league appearances, including one goal. He made his first-team debut as a substitute on 26 September 2021 in a 3–1 extra-time cup victory over Floreat Athena. Alagich was later added to the first-team squad after signing a scholarship deal with the club in January 2022.

Alagich made his starting debut on 11 November 2022 in a 3–0 victory over rivals Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium. He became the third player, whose father played for the club, to feature in a competitive match. Alagich was named Adelaide United's A-League Men Rising Star, jointly with Nestor Irankunda, and extended on a two-year deal with the club in July 2023.

Personal life
Raised in South Australia, Alagich is the son of former Australian professional footballer Richie Alagich, who made over 400 competitive appearances for Adelaide United. His grandfather, Colin Alagich Snr, was a footballer and referee whilst his aunty, Dianne Alagich, was also a professional footballer. Alagich is of Croatian descent. His great, great-uncle migrated to Australia from Yugoslavia in 1932.