Joe Anthony Gauci, a 23-year-old Maltese-Australian professional football player, has joined Premier League club Aston Villa as a goalkeeper. Gauci’s journey in the sport began with a scholarship deal at Central Coast Mariners, followed by stints at Adelaide City and Melbourne City. In 2020, he secured a scholarship contract with Adelaide United before making his A-League debut in 2021.

Internationally, Gauci earned his first call-up to the Australia national team in 2022 as a train-on player. He marked his debut in a friendly match against Ecuador in 2023.

Expressing his excitement about joining Aston Villa, Gauci stated that it’s the ideal moment in his career to take on the challenge of the Premier League. Upon his arrival in Birmingham, he expressed his eagerness to immerse himself in hard work and dedication.

Gauci’s addition to Aston Villa’s roster adds depth to their goalkeeping position and reflects the club’s ambition to strengthen its squad. With his skills and determination, the goalkeeper aims to make a significant impact and will surely contribute to Aston Villa’s success on the pitch.