Macarthur FC has signed Mitch Duke, the Socceroos stalwart joining the Bulls until the end of the 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
The south-western Sydney born and raised forward is coming to Macarthur from J1 League side Machida Zelvia, coming back to the A-Leagues for the first time since his last stint at Western Sydney Wanderers in the 2020/21 season.
As well as Machida Zelvia and the Wanderers, Duke has played for clubs including Al-Taawoun, Shimizu S-Pulse, Fagiano Okayama and Central Coast Mariners.
Duke recently made his 50th appearance for Australia and has scored 13 goals for the Socceroos, including a famous match-winner against Tunisia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Duke brings 120 appearances and 37 goals worth of A-Leagues experience to the Bulls’ forward half, as well as his record as a Championship winner in 2012-13 with the Mariners.
“With Mitchell’s extensive experience in Asia we see him as a perfect addition to help us progress deep into the Asian Champions League as well as making an impact in the A-League,” Bulls Group CEO Sam Krslovic said on the Macarthur website.
Mitchell Duke also shared his excitement about returning home.
“It feels so good to join Macarthur and to know it’s literally where all my family are based around is special being able to play in front of family & friends,” he said on the Macarthur website.
“I chose Macarthur as I am close to home and I know I will play my best football being happy close to my loved ones again.
“I also believe that the team has all the potential to achieve winning titles with the players and coaching staff there and I’m looking forward to help with pushing towards those achievements in the league and ACL2.
“Being an experienced player now with 50 caps for the Socceroos and playing abroad in Asia for 10 years, I want to bring that to the group to help the younger players and drive a good standard within the group to have the best chances of winning titles.
“I am more motivated than ever to show myself back home. I can’t wait to get started.”
