Kai Trewin has been making impressive strides since joining Melbourne City at the beginning of the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season, earning the attention of the Socceroos. In this article, we delve into the statistics that highlight the 24-year-old standout as he heads into Saturday night’s Semi-Final second leg.
While Melbourne City was comfortably leading 3-0 in the first leg of their Isuzu UTE A-League Semi-Final, the ball found its way to Western United’s Oli Lavale. That’s when Trewin intervened.
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The 24-year-old executed a crucial last-minute tackle, ensuring that City retained their three-goal lead heading into the decisive second leg.
This perfectly timed intervention showcased Trewin’s exceptional skills, particularly as the clock wound down—a clear illustration of a player refusing to give an inch.
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“We’ve always known he was a quality player. At his age, almost 23 and with 100 A-League matches under his belt, that’s no small feat. He undoubtedly possesses significant talent,” said Melbourne City head coach Aurelio Vidmar earlier this season.
“However, he’s really progressed thanks to his commitment in the gym. The guidance we’ve provided has been embraced by him with remarkable quickness.
“With a great mindset, he’s always eager to learn, and that’s what defines him. He comes in daily, continually soaking up knowledge while striving to excel.”
“He’s a natural leader. While he may not be the most vocal, when he speaks up, it’s impactful.”
“Primarily, he’s an outstanding individual, and I foresee him blossoming into an exceptional player. I genuinely believe this isn’t the final stop on his journey.”
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Trewin has barely made a misstep since transferring from Brisbane Roar to City at the start of the 2024-25 season. The highly regarded Australian is reaching new heights and has been a pivotal figure in their Championship pursuit. He was also acknowledged by Tony Popovic with a call-up for the Subway Socceroos’ 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup qualifiers in March.
He has not only been crucial in propelling City to a potential Grand Final berth, but also in securing a second-place finish in the regular season, which qualifies them for the lucrative 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.
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In his debut season with Melbourne, Trewin has featured in 25 league matches, netting a career-best three goals—only four other players at City have scored more than him, and they are not defenders.
While Trewin has always been held in high regard, his statistics for the 2024-25 season are impressive.
Capable of playing in midfield and both full-back and centre-back positions, the adaptable Aussie has demonstrated his ability across defensive and attacking roles this season.
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This season, Trewin leads City in aerial duels (108), aerial duels won (67), clearances (126), headed clearances (55), carry directness (173.7), forward passes (621), passes into the final third (255), successful passes (1,589), successful passes in their own half (935), and successful passes in the opposition half (654).
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These stats illustrate his impressive positioning on the pitch.
He’s also among City’s top three players for duels (197), duels won (110), tackles (32), interceptions (30), possession won (110), total carries (409), total carry distance (4,288.7), total carry progress (2,290.6), possession won in the middle third (60), passes ending in the final third (375), and successful passes in the final third (275).
In comparison to defenders throughout the Isuzu UTE A-League this season, Trewin’s figures truly stand out.
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Trewin ranks first in successful passes made in the opposition half, while he is second in passes made into the final third, successful passes overall, and aerial duels.
He’s also featured in the top five for aerial duels won, forward passes, and possession reclaimed in the middle third, surpassing only Sydney FC’s Jordan Courtney-Perkins and Nando Pijnaker of Auckland FC in terms of goals scored this season.
It’s clear that his move to Melbourne has yielded substantial benefits.
“From the outset of the season, my teammates at Melbourne and the coaching staff have instilled a great deal of confidence in me,” Trewin shared previously.
“I can’t pinpoint a specific moment that made me feel ready, but overall, this season has been quite a fruitful experience for me, and I feel as though I’ve truly elevated my game this year.”
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