Adelaide United have signed young Australian prospects Mitchell Smith and Denver Minster on three-year scholarship contracts.
Both players earned their opportunities at the Reds following successful trial periods and will now form part of Head Coach Airton Andrioli’s wider first team squad.
Sydney-born striker Smith began his football journey with Mongo Football Club before moving to Spain, where he spent three seasons with Escuela de Fútbol Huesca and also gained experience in Sporting de Gijón’s youth setup.
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Smith joined Real Zaragoza ahead of the 2025/26 season, making his youth debut against FC Barcelona while playing in the División de Honor Juvenil, Spain’s highest level of youth football.
The 19-year-old said Adelaide was the right environment to continue his development.
“I’m really excited to be joining Adelaide United. I feel like this is the right Club and the right environment for me to get my career moving in the direction I want it to go.
“I’m ready to work hard, keep developing and take my opportunity. I can’t wait for the season to get started and hopefully pull on the Reds shirt.”
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Smith will bring the experience of his time in Spain back to Australia as he looks to establish himself in a senior professional environment.
The skilful and creative wide player will wear No.27 for the Reds.
15-year-old defender Denver Minster joins Adelaide from Gold Coast United after establishing himself as one of Queensland’s most promising young players.
Both Smith and Minster have signed three-year scholarship deals as Adelaide continue to develop their pathway for emerging Australian talent.
