Sydney FC have secured the future of Championship winner Ben Garuccio, with the defender signing a new two-year contract.
Garuccio joined the Sky Blues late in the transfer window ahead of the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season and went on to establish himself as the club’s first choice left-back.
An A-Leagues Championship winner during his time with both Melbourne City and Western United, Garuccio will now be staying in the Harbour City until the end of the 2027-28 season.
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Ben Garuccio of Sydney FC
The 31-year-old missed the start of the 2025-26 campaign due to injury but once fit, quickly established himself as the club’s starting left-back under both Ufuk Talay and Patrick Kisnorbo, and finished the season having made 24 appearances in total.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be extending my stay with Sydney FC,” said Garuccio, after his new deal was made official.
“From the moment I arrived I’ve loved being part of this club. The players, staff, Members and supporters have made it a fantastic place to be, and I’m excited about what’s ahead.
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“You can really see the direction the club is heading under Patrick Kisnorbo.
“The standards are incredibly high every day, there’s a clear vision for how we want to play, and everyone has bought into it.
“The quality and youthful energy we’ve got within this squad and the way we finished last season gives me enormous confidence that we can compete for multiple trophies over the next couple of years.
Ben Garuccio of Sydney FC
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“We’ve built something really special here and I’m determined to help this club get back into the AFC Champions League and continue challenging for silverware.”
Sydney FC Head Coach Patrick Kisnorbo welcomed the extension and believes Garuccio’s leadership and winning mentality will continue to be invaluable.
“Ben has had an outstanding season and we’re very pleased he’s committed his future to the club,” Kisnorbo said.
“He’s a player of real quality and experience who brings terrific leadership to our group both on and off the pitch.
Ben Garuccio of Sydney celebrates
“I’ve worked with Ben before and I know exactly what he offers. He’s someone who sets standards every day, drives those around him and has a winning mentality.
“He fully deserves this new contract because of the level of consistency he’s shown and the impact he’s had on the team.
“Importantly, Ben knows what it takes to win titles and those types of players are invaluable as we continue building a squad capable of challenging for every trophy available over the next two seasons.”
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