City celebrates 2026 Senior Presentation Night
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Adelaide City Football Club celebrated its 2026 Senior Presentation Night on Friday, 25 September at The Carrington Function Centre, bringing together players, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, families and supporters to recognise the achievements and contributions of the Club’s senior teams throughout the season.
The evening featured presentations across the Under 18s, Men’s Reserves, Women’s Reserves, Senior Women and Senior Men, alongside the Charlie Sabatino Volunteer of the Year Award and a number of special acknowledgements throughout the night.
The Club’s highest individual honours were awarded to Patrick Caraccia and Ali Atkins, who were named the 2026 Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s Most Valuable Players respectively.
Caraccia completed a memorable double, also being voted the Senior Men’s Players’ Player, while Atkins claimed the Senior Women’s MVP after another outstanding season.
The Senior Men’s Golden Boot was awarded to Yuki Kitano, who finished the season with 14 goals, while Rylan Webb was recognised as the Senior Men’s Emerging Talent.
For the Senior Women, Natalie Frantzis was voted Players’ Player, Millie Scott claimed the Golden Boot after scoring 20 goals, and Sara Di Stefano received the Emerging Talent award.
The night began with an address from Club President Angelo Carrozza, who acknowledged the players, coaches, volunteers, staff, sponsors and supporters whose contribution throughout the year helps keep the Club moving forward both on and off the pitch.
A special thank you was also extended to the many volunteers and staff who give their time across the Club each week, often behind the scenes, and whose work is vital to the day-to-day running of Adelaide City.
The formal program also included recognition of Chemist Warehouse before the presentation of the Charlie Sabatino Volunteer of the Year Award.
That honour was awarded to Aleks Milicevic, recognising his contribution to the Club throughout 2026.
Across the Club’s pathway teams, Lorenzo Puccio was named the Under 18 MVP, with Junior Miseeleco receiving the Players’ Player award and Beau Briggs taking home the Golden Boot after scoring 13 goals.
In the Men’s Reserves, Noah Petropoulos was awarded MVP, Dion Petropoulos was voted Players’ Player and Marco Cerracchio finished as the team’s leading scorer with six goals.
For the Women’s Reserves, Sima Hussaini was named MVP, while Alexia Scalzi received the Players’ Player award. The Golden Boot was shared by Alexia Carrozza and Sima Hussaini, who both finished the season with 13 goals.
The evening also featured several special moments recognising significant contributions to the Club, including a tribute and presentation to Nicholas Bucco, along with special presentations to both senior head coaches, Paul Morris and Vas Parhas, in recognition of their work with the Senior Women’s and Senior Men’s teams throughout the 2026 season.
2026 Senior Presentation Night Award Winners
Charlie Sabatino Volunteer of the Year: Aleks Milicevic
Senior Men MVP: Patrick Caraccia
Senior Men Players’ Player: Patrick Caraccia
Senior Men Golden Boot: Yuki Kitano — 14 goals
Senior Men Emerging Talent: Rylan Webb
Senior Women MVP: Ali Atkins
Senior Women Players’ Player: Natalie Frantzis
Senior Women Golden Boot: Millie Scott — 20 goals
Senior Women Emerging Talent: Sara Di Stefano
Men’s Reserves MVP: Noah Petropoulos
Men’s Reserves Players’ Player: Dion Petropoulos
Men’s Reserves Golden Boot: Marco Cerracchio — 6 goals
Women’s Reserves MVP: Sima Hussaini
Women’s Reserves Players’ Player: Alexia Scalzi
Women’s Reserves Golden Boot: Alexia Carrozza and Sima Hussaini — 13 goals each
Under 18 MVP: Lorenzo Puccio
Under 18 Players’ Player: Junior Miseeleco
Under 18 Golden Boot: Beau Briggs — 13 goals
Congratulations to all award winners and everyone who represented Adelaide City throughout 2026, and thank you to the coaches, volunteers, staff, sponsors, families and supporters who continue to play such an important role across the Club.
