Liam Gillion
21 Attacker
A dynamic and exciting New Zealand international, Liam Gillion brings pace, creativity and championship-winning experience to the Western Sydney Wanderers, adding an exciting attacking dimension to the Red & Black.
Born in Auckland, Gillion began his senior football journey with Western Suburbs, making his first-team debut in 2019 before joining Auckland City in 2022. During his time with the club, he established himself as a promising attacking talent, scoring 29 goals and providing 10 assists across 78 appearances.
His impressive performances helped Auckland City secure multiple domestic and continental honours, including three consecutive OFC Champions League titles between 2022 and 2024. His standout 2024 campaign also saw him awarded the OFC Champions League Golden Ball, recognising his performances on the continental stage.
In 2024, Gillion joined newly established Auckland FC ahead of the club’s inaugural A-League Men campaign, quickly becoming a fan favourite through his explosive pace, attacking flair and willingness to take on defenders.
Gillion played a role in Auckland’s historic debut season, helping the club secure the 2024/25 A-League Men Premiership before adding further silverware during the 2025/26 campaign, including the inaugural OFC Professional League title.
On the international stage, Gillion has represented New Zealand at both Under-23 and senior level. He featured in the country’s Olympic qualification campaign in 2023 before making his senior international debut for the All Whites against Vanuatu in November 2024.
In June 2026, Gillion joined the Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal, bringing valuable experience and a winning mentality to the club ahead of the 2026/27 A-League Men season.
Known for his direct attacking style, explosive acceleration and ability to create opportunities in the final third, Gillion brings energy, versatility and determination to the Red & Black as he looks to make his mark at Wanderland.
Height
178Weight
-Age
24Born
-4
Games Played
276
Time Played
4
Starts
4
Substitute Off
2
Total Clearances
-
Blocks
2
Interceptions
Tackles
75.0%
Success Rate
Duels
46.9%
Success Rate
Areial Dual
33.3%
Success Rate
Passes
-
Success Rate
82
Total passes
-
Successful passes
21
Passes per 90 mins
Long passes
-
Success Rate
23.2%
Forward
9.8%
Left
45.1%
Right
22.0%
Backward
57.3%
Opp half
14.6%
Own half
3
Topic
2
Succ. crosses
-
Assists
8
Key Passes
Total Shots
5
Shots on target
4
Goals scored
1
20.00%
Conversion rate
276
Min per goals
1
Left foot goals
-
Right foot goals
-
Headed goals
-
Other
1
Goal inside the box
-
Goal outside the box
0
Direct free kick goals
3
Fouls won
-
Foul conceded
-
Yellow cards
-
Red cards