Jake Soligo Biography

Jake Soligo's breakout 2024 season continues after the young midfielder claimed a Showdown Medal for being best afield in the Crows' 30-point win against Port Adelaide.

"He's tough. He's clean around the ball, his workrate is massive as well," Crows teammate Matt Crouch said of Soligo.

"And as you saw last night his contest stuff is just massive so his development has been really good."

Jake Soligo makes his AFL debut for Adelaide at Adelaide Oval with 5 disposals (4 kicks and a handball) and a mark in a 1-point loss to Fremantle.

Adelaide select Jake Soligo with pick No.36 in the 2021 National Draft.

Draft Report: A classy onballer, Soligo's season got better the longer it went on in the NAB league this year. A consistent performer at a high standard, he racks up the footy and has a good balance between his inside and outside game. A tough-nut, Soligo also has a strong defensive mindset and averaged 6.3 tackles a game for the Rangers. In two of his seven matches, he recorded an astounding 10 tackles. While not a tall midfielder, he is also a good mark for his size and has some polish in front of goal. Soligo also stepped up well to a higher level, having a strong match in a Vic Metro trial game in June before shining with 18 disposals, seven marks and a goal in Vic Metro's Challenge Match against Vic Country in July. The Eastern Ranges' best and fairest winner is a similar player to Sydney breakout youngster Errol Gulden: he is skilful by foot, clean below his knees, and possesses a strong endurance base.