Central Coast Mariners sensation Miguel Di Pizio has signed a new two-year deal with the Isuzu UTE A-League champions.
The 18-year-old young gun will remain in Gosford until at least 2026 following a breakout season at the treble-winning Mariners.
Di Pizio played a key role as the Mariners made history by winning the treble, having scored the goal to put Central Coast ahead in extra time of their Grand Final triumph over Melbourne Victory last season.
That goal saw him become the youngest scorer in an Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final.
“I am very excited to have signed a new two year contract with the Mariners, what the club has been doing these past few years has been really special and is really enjoyable to be a part of,” Di Pizio said.
“The Mariners give young players an opportunity, and is the perfect place for me to continue my development as a player. A special thank you to Rich, Simmo and Jacko for the support that they have shown me and this opportunity.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Jacko, he is someone that always seems to get the best out of me, and everyone at the club.
“I can’t wait to get back out on the pitch this season in front of all of our amazing fans, score some goals and fight for a third Championship.”
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Di Pizio, who debuted at the end of 2022-23, scored five goals across all competitions for the Mariners last season.
He scored two goals 21 A-Leagues appearances, to go with three in 10 for the AFC Cup winners.
Di Pizio joins Mikael Doka (2026-27) and Harrison Steele (2026-27) in re-signing with the Mariners, while Central Coast have signed Lucas Mauragis, Haine Eames (scholarship contract), Sasha Kuzevski (promoted) and Alfie McCalmont.
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“We’re really pleased to sign Miguel to a new two-year deal. He’s a really exciting player,” Mariners head coach Mark Jackson.
“What he did last season was fantastic and I’ve got really high hopes for him this season that he can establish himself in the team. We all saw what he did in the Grand Final, in the games that he came on and even the games he started.
“We know he is a player with huge potential, and he has a fantastic attitude to want to get better as well. We want him to be a part of our club because we know he can develop here, we know we will give him the opportunities and we know that he can make a real mark on the team this season.”
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