Craig Goodwin
{{Short description|Australian soccer player}}
{{distinguish|Craig Goodwin (Welsh footballer)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Craig Goodwin
| image = Craig_Goodwin_ADL.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Goodwin with Adelaide United in 2021
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|12|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = Adelaide, Australia
| position = Left winger
| currentclub = Adelaide United
| clubnumber = 11
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Munno Para City
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Para Hills Knights
| youthyears3 =
| youthclubs3 = Adelaide Raiders
| years1 = 2009–2010
| caps1 = 33
| goals1 = 3
| clubs1 = Adelaide Raiders
| years2 = 2011
| caps2 = 19
| goals2 = 2
| clubs2 = Oakleigh Cannons
| years3 = 2012
| caps3 = 4
| goals3 = 0
| clubs3 = Melbourne Heart
| years4 = 2012–2014
| caps4 = 44
| goals4 = 5
| clubs4 = Newcastle Jets
| years5 = 2014–2016
| caps5 = 55
| goals5 = 10
| clubs5 = Adelaide United
| years6 = 2016–2018
| caps6 = 47
| goals6 = 6
| clubs6 = Sparta Rotterdam
| years7 = 2018–2019
| caps7 = 29
| goals7 = 10
| clubs7 = Adelaide United
| years8 = 2019–2022
| caps8 = 29
| goals8 = 4
| clubs8 = Al-Wehda
| years9 = 2020–2021
| caps9 = 16
| goals9 = 2
| clubs9 = → Abha (loan)
| years10 = 2021–2022
| caps10 = 45
| goals10 = 18
| clubs10 = → Adelaide United (loan)
| years11 = 2022–2023
| caps11 = 28
| goals11 = 15
| clubs11 = Adelaide United
| years12 = 2023–2025
| caps12 = 46
| goals12 = 12
| clubs12 = Al-Wehda
| years13 = 2025–
| caps13 = 0
| goals13 = 0
| clubs13 = Adelaide United
| nationalyears1 = 2012
| nationalteam1 = Australia U23
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2013–
| nationalteam2 = Australia
| nationalcaps2 = 30
| nationalgoals2 = 7
| club-update = 6 April 2025
| nationalteam-update = 10 October 2024
}}
Craig Alexander Goodwin (born 16 December 1991) is an Australian professional soccer player as a left winger for Adelaide United and the Australian national team. Known for his agility, crossing and shot placement, he is Adelaide United's all-time leading goalscorer and considered one of the club's greatest players.
Club career
=Early career=
Goodwin started his career playing for amateur club Munno Para City Football Club. He later signed for one of the top local Adelaide sides Adelaide Raiders who play in the South Australian Super League. After being cut during the Adelaide United youth team trials he moved to Melbourne where he signed with Victorian Premier League side Oakleigh Cannons.
=Melbourne Heart=
On 2 September 2011, it was announced he had signed with the Melbourne Heart youth team who play in the National Youth League.[http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/aloisi-boys-heart-in-coaching/story-e6frecj3-1226127620207 Aloisi Boys Heart In Coaching] The Advertiser {{dead link|date=January 2023}}
He made his senior professional debut for Melbourne Heart during the 2011–12 A-League campaign in a round 19 fixture against Melbourne Victory in which he received the man of the match award.{{cite web |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/Melbourne-Heart-FC-v-Melbourne-Victory-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2184 |title=A-League Match Center |website=www.footballaustralia.com.au |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008100212/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/Melbourne-Heart-FC-v-Melbourne-Victory-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2184 |archive-date=8 October 2011}}
=Newcastle Jets=
On 7 May 2012, it was announced he had signed a two-year contract with A-League club Newcastle Jets.{{cite web |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Jets-secure-Neville-and-Goodwin/47214 |title=Jets secure Neville and Goodwin - Newcastle Jets FC 2013 |website=www.footballaustralia.com.au |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215814/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Jets-secure-Neville-and-Goodwin/47214 |archive-date=4 October 2013}} At Newcastle, Goodwin was known for his finishing and accurate crossing, which benefited strikers Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths. He scored his first A-League goal against Sydney FC on 13 October 2012. His goal proved to be the winner in a 3–2 victory. Due to his consistent amazing performances Craig was nominated for NAB Young Footballer of the Year in October.
On 8 April 2013 Goodwin joined English Premier League side Reading on trial for two weeks.{{cite web|title=Goodwin trains with Royals|url=http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/goodwin-trains-with-royals-080413-759348.aspx|publisher=Reading FC|accessdate=8 April 2013}}
=Adelaide United=
On 7 September 2014, it was announced that Goodwin had signed with hometown A-League club Adelaide United, ending a two-year stay with Newcastle Jets.{{cite magazine|title=Goodwin returns home to Adelaide|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/goodwin-returns-home-adelaide|magazine=FourFourTwo|date=7 September 2014|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140907200705/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/goodwin-returns-home-adelaide|archive-date=7 September 2014|url-status=dead}}
=Sparta Rotterdam=
On 5 May 2016, it was announced that Goodwin had signed with Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam four days after Adelaide United's A-League Championship Grand Final victory against the Western Sydney Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Goodwin signs for Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/a-league/teams/adelaide/adelaide-united-club-champion-craig-goodwin-signs-for-dutch-club-sparta-rotterdam/news-story/012591ab42f0ca3b02582e3d79775022|newspaper=The Advertiser|first=Val|last=Migliaccio|date=5 May 2016}} He made his debut on 7 August 2016 against Ajax, coming on as a substitute for Iván Calero in the 68th minute.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2016/08/08/26308162/aussies-abroad-luongo-jones-shine-in-season-openers|title=Aussies Abroad: Luongo, Jones shine in season-openers|first1=Michael|last1=Huguenin|first2=Damien|last2=Bellemore|publisher=Goal.com|date=8 August 2016}} Goodwin scored his first goal for the club a week later, scoring the second goal for Sparta Rotterdam in their 3–0 victory over PEC Zwolle.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11906/10535782/eredivisie-round-up-ajax-held-by-roda-jc-in-four-goal-thriller|title=Eredivisie round-up: Ajax held by Roda JC in four-goal thriller|first=Patrick|last=Surlis|newspaper=Sky Sports|date=13 August 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/165/10535888/eredivisie-review-roda-hit-back-to-draw-2-2-with-ajax|title=Roda hit back to deny Ajax|work=Sporting Life|date=13 August 2016|access-date=14 August 2016|archive-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916145355/http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/165/10535888/eredivisie-review-roda-hit-back-to-draw-2-2-with-ajax|url-status=dead}} On 1 May 2018, Goodwin and Sparta Rotterdam mutually agreed to prematurely end his contract after struggling for game time.{{cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/socceroo-craig-goodwin-searching-for-new-club-489972|title=Socceroo Craig Goodwin searching for new club|first=Ben|last=Somerford|newspaper=FourFourTwo|date=1 May 2018|access-date=1 May 2018|archive-date=1 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501161847/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/socceroo-craig-goodwin-searching-for-new-club-489972|url-status=dead}}
= Return to Adelaide United =
It was announced on 25 May 2018 that Goodwin had returned to Adelaide United on a 3-year contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.adelaideunited.com.au/news/goodwin-returns-home-reds|title=Goodwin returns home to Reds|publisher=Adelaide United|date=25 May 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/socceroo-returns-to-adelaide-491749|title=Socceroo returns to Adelaide|first=Lucas|last=Radbourne-Pugh|newspaper=FourFourTwo|date=25 May 2018|access-date=25 May 2018|archive-date=25 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525212936/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/socceroo-returns-to-adelaide-491749|url-status=dead}} On 30 October 2018, he scored both of Adelaide United's goals in their FFA Cup Final victory over Sydney FC and won the Mark Viduka Medal, making him the first Australian to win the award.{{cite news|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/ffa-cup-final-craig-goodwin-strikes-gold-for-reds/news-story/78c7c55a447127fb97a5f33f0cbf72a5|title=FFA Cup final: Craig Goodwin strikes gold for Reds|first=Ray|last=Gatt|newspaper=The Australian|date=30 October 2018}}
=Al-Wehda=
On 15 July 2019, it was announced that Goodwin's buyout clause was met by Saudi Professional League side Al-Wehda for an estimated $450,000.{{Cite web|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=AAWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adelaidenow.com.au%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fa-league%2Fteams%2Fadelaide%2Fadelaide-united-star-craig-goodwin-on-cusp-of-finalising-move-to-saudi-arabian-club%2Fnews-story%2Fd84dcb261a458117fc0fb0941cbdf207&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&nk=45d5d187a733355f16eb2c18f80d2a01-1563191656|title=Adelaidenow.com.au {{!}} Subscribe to The Advertiser for exclusive stories|website=The Advertiser|location=Adelaide|access-date=15 July 2019}} On 17 July 2019, it was officially announced via the club's Twitter that he had signed on a two-year deal.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/alwehdaclub1/status/1151185526294233089|title=ادارة نادي #الوحدة توقع مع اللاعب الأسترالي كرايج قودوين قادمًا من نادي ادلايد الأسترالي .pic.twitter.com/rnMlfGz0OI|last=السعودي|first=نادي الوحدة|date=16 July 2019|website=@alwehdaclub1|language=ar|access-date=16 July 2019}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2021}} Al-Wehda underwent a managerial change which saw a new player come in and replace Goodwin in the starting lineup, Goodwin signed a one-year contract extension and was immediately loaned out to Abha.{{Cite web|last=Lennon|first=Ben|date=10 February 2021|title=Reds fan favourite Goodwin glad to be home|url=https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/reds-fan-favourite-goodwin-glad-to-be-home/|url-status=live|access-date=11 February 2021|website=The Inner Sanctum|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210101520/https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/reds-fan-favourite-goodwin-glad-to-be-home/ |archive-date=10 February 2021 }} Goodwin mutually terminated his loan with Abha over difficulties with himself and his partner living in the new city. Goodwin then returned to Adelaide United in February 2021, on a loan deal until the end of the 2020–21 A-League season.{{cite news|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/goodwin-returns-to-adelaide-in-a-league-ng-s-2048751|title=Goodwin returns to Adelaide in A-League|first=Steve|last=Larkin|work=The West Australian|date=8 February 2021|accessdate=9 February 2021}} Goodwin's loan was then extended until the end of the 2021–22 A-League season.{{Cite web|date=2 July 2021|title=GOODWIN EXTENDS LOAN STAY WITH REDS|url=https://adelaideunited.com.au/news/goodwin-extends-loan-stay-reds|access-date=6 January 2022|website=Adelaide United}}
=Second return to Adelaide United=
After two successive seasons on loan, Goodwin re-signed for Adelaide United in July 2022 on a three-year contract.{{Cite web|date=21 July 2022|title=REDS AND GOODWIN AGREE DEAL UNTIL 2025|url=https://adelaideunited.com.au/news/reds-and-goodwin-agree-deal-until-2025|access-date=30 October 2022|website=Adelaide United}} In April 2022, while still on loan, Goodwin had become Adelaide's all-time leading goalscorer, overtaking former teammate Bruce Djite's tally of 44. He achieved this feat via a brace against Sydney FC in an A-League match.{{cite web|url=https://adelaideunited.com.au/news/goodwin-humbled-after-becoming-reds-leading-scorer/|title=Goodwin humbled after becoming Reds' leading scorer|first=Gianluca|last=Filosi|date=13 April 2022|website=Adelaide United}} In June 2023, Goodwin won the Johnny Warren Medal, awarded to the best player of the 2022-23 A-League Men season. He was just the second Adelaide player to win the award after Marcos Flores in 2011. Goodwin was also the only player in the league to record double digits in both goals and assists – 12 goals and 10 assists from 25 appearances.{{cite web|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/craig-goodwin-wins-johnny-warren-medal|website=Socceroos|date=2 June 2023|title=Craig Goodwin wins 2023 Johnny Warren Medal|access-date=22 May 2024}}
On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Goodwin would be departing Adelaide United, to make his return to the Saudi Pro League. Goodwin had stated the decision was "extremely difficult".{{cite web | url=https://adelaideunited.com.au/news/goodwin-bound-for-saudi-pro-league-after-agreement-reached | title=Goodwin bound for Saudi Pro League after agreement reached | date=8 September 2023 }} He left the club remaining their all-time top scorer, with 60 goals across all competitions, including 53 league goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimatealeague.com/club/?club_id=1&info=ap|website=Ultimate A-League|access-date=22 May 2024|title=Adelaide United}}
=Return to Al-Wehda=
Following his departure from Adelaide United, Al-Wehda announced the signing of Goodwin on a deal until 2025.{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw7kCdFoAr5/ | title=Instagram }} Goodwin enjoyed a successful return to the Saudi Pro League in the 2023-24 season, which included goals in his first three matches and a brace against Al-Ettifaq. Injury ruled out Goodwin for the last month of the season as Al-Wehda finished 13th on the ladder.
In another strong start to the season, Goodwin scored a brace and an assist against Al-Riyadh in the opening game of the 2024-25 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.spl.com.sa/en/news/507420/in-form-of-his-life-goodwin-firing-for-club-and-country|website=spl.com.sa|title=In form of his life, Goodwin firing for club and country|date=5 September 2024}} A highlight came during January of 2025 against Saudi giants Al-Hilal when Goodwin scored a stunning free-kick goal in the 4–1 loss.{{cite web|title=Socceroos Abroad: Goodwin scores, Ryan eyes debut for new club|date=24 January 2025|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/socceroos-abroad-goodwin-scores-ryan-eyes-debut-new-club|first=Euan|last=James|website=socceroos.com.au}}
International career
File:2022 FIFA World Cup France 4–1 Australia - (13).jpg, Irvine, and McGree in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.]]
On 7 March 2012, Goodwin was selected to represent the Australia Olympic football team in an Asian Olympic Qualifier match against Iraq.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Vidmar-names-U23s-squad-to-face-Iraq/45985 |title=Vidmar names U23s squad to face Iraq @ Football Australia 2011 |accessdate=21 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609005106/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Vidmar-names-U23s-squad-to-face-Iraq/45985 |archivedate=9 June 2012 }}
Goodwin made his international debut for Australia on 26 July 2013, coming on as a late substitute in a loss to Japan at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup.{{cite news|url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/goodwin-makes-debut-as-socceroos-lose-3-2/4xpau69wdz651funrigxpy5vk|title=Goodwin makes debut as Socceroos lose 3–2|publisher=Newcastle Jets FC|date=27 July 2013|accessdate=2 April 2016|archive-date=2 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102003015/http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/goodwin-makes-debut-as-socceroos-lose-3-2/4xpau69wdz651funrigxpy5vk|url-status=dead}} He started the next match of the tournament, playing a full game in a 4–3 loss to China.{{cite web|url=http://eaff.com/img/competition/eafc2013/pdf/m5.pdf|title=Australia 3–4 China PR|publisher=EAFF|date=28 July 2013|access-date=2 April 2016}}
On 27 January 2022, he scored his first international goal against Vietnam in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification as Australia won 4–0 in Melbourne.{{cite news|author=Matthew Comito|url=https://keepup.com.au/news/socceroos-vietnam-world-cup-qualifier-live-coverage-goals-highlights-video-score|title=Goodwin explains touching 'tribute' for first Oz goal|work=Keepup|date=27 January 2022|access-date=22 January 2023}}
He was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November 2022.{{Cite web |date=8 November 2022 |title=SOCCEROOS SQUAD ANNOUNCED: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/socceroos-squad-announced-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022tm |access-date=9 November 2022 |website=Socceroos |language=en}} On 22 November 2022, Goodwin scored his second international goal and Australia's first World Cup goal from open play since the 2014 World Cup, in a 1–4 loss against France. In the last sixteen, his deflected strike, ultimately credited as an Argentine own goal by Enzo Fernández, halved the deficit in a 1–2 loss against eventual champions Argentina in Australia's round of 16 match. Strikes from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi stuck the blows against Goodwin's side.
Goodwin was again selected in Graham Arnold's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, which was moved to 2024. Goodwin played a practice match against Bahrain{{cite web|website=Socceroos|date=7 January 2024|title=Goodwin praises Socceroos patience in Bahrain win|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/goodwin-praises-socceroos-patience-bahrain-win|first=Tim|last=Gibson}} and also played in Australia's opening match of the tournament against India, but was substituted off in both matches since he was carrying a minor injury. Goodwin returned to the field as a substitute in the Round of 16 match against Indonesia and scored a goal and assisted Harry Souttar in an impressive performance off the bench.{{cite web|title=Socceroos vs Indonesia, Asian Cup 2023: Craig Goodwin's epic cameo sends message to Graham Arnold|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/socceroos-vs-indonesia-asian-cup-2023-craig-goodwins-epic-cameo-sends-message-to-graham-arnold-player-ratings-news/news-story/b23af1933c52e1018ef721a90fd052d1|access-date=13 February 2024|website=Fox Sports|date=28 January 2024 }} Goodwin scored the opening goal of the quarter-final against South Korea, but the Socceroos were knocked out of the tournament in extra time.{{cite web|title=Australia 1-2 South Korea (aet): Asian Cup quarter-final – as it happened|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2024/feb/02/australia-socceroos-vs-south-korea-asian-cup-quarter-final-live-updates-start-scores-results-time-kick-off-teams-squads-lineups|website=The Guardian|first=Rob|last=Smyth|date=3 February 2024}} Goodwin's two goals of the tournament equaled the tallies of teammates Jackson Irvine and Martin Boyle and he was rewarded with an exclusive selection in the Team of the Tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/39480199/asian-cup-team-tournament|website=ESPN Australia|date=12 February 2024|title=Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: Afif, Al-Taamari star}}
Goodwin scored his first international brace against Lebanon in Canberra during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March 2024. He then scored from outside the box against China in the third round of qualification, assisted by standing captain Jackson Irvine. The Adelaide Oval match was the first time he had represented the national team in his home town.[https://www.the-afc.com/en/matches/asian-qualifiers/2026/2453117]
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 26 May 2025}}{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Australia Cup, KNVB Cup, King Cup}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Melbourne Heart
|4 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 4 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Newcastle Jets
|rowspan="2"|A-League |25 | 3 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 25 | 3 | |||
| 2013–14
|19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 20 | 2 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!44 | 5 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 45 | 5 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Adelaide United
|rowspan="2"|A-League |28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 29 | 6 | ||
| 2015–16
|26 | 4 | colspan="2"|– | 1{{efn|Appearance in AFC Champions League}} | 0 | 27 | 4 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!54 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 56 | 10 | |
| rowspan="3"|Sparta Rotterdam
|rowspan="2"|Eredivisie |27 | 4 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 30 | 4 | ||
| 2017–18
|20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 21 | 2 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!47 | 6 | 4 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 51 | 6 | ||
| Adelaide United
|A-League |29 | 10 | 4 | 5 | colspan="2"|– | 33 | 15 | ||
| Al-Wehda
|29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 32 | 4 | ||
| Abha (loan)
|Saudi Pro League |16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 18 | 2 | ||
| Adelaide United (loan)
|A-League |18 | 8 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 18 | 8 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Adelaide United
|rowspan="2"|A-League |27 | 8 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 27 | 8 | |||
| 2022–23
|28 | 15 | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|– | 30 | 16 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!55 | 23 | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|– | 57 | 24 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Al-Wehda
|rowspan="2"|Saudi Pro League |22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 24 | 6 | ||
| 2024–25
|28 | 6 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 30 | 6 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!37 | 11 | 4 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 41 | 11 | ||
| Adelaide United
|A-League |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!346 | 80 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 368 | 86 |
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=International=
{{updated|20 March 2025}}{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="7"|Australia
|2013 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total | 31 | 7 |
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Craig Goodwin | ||||||
| scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| align="center"|1 | 27 January 2022 | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia | {{fb|VIE}} | align="center"|3–0 | align="center"|4–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| align="center"|2 | 22 November 2022 | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar | {{fb|FRA}} | align="center|1–0 | align="center"|1–4 | 2022 FIFA World Cup |
| align="center"|3 | 28 January 2024 | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar | {{fb|IDN}} | align="center|3–0 | align="center"|4–0 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup |
| align="center"|4 | 2 February 2024 | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar | {{fb|KOR}} | align="center|1–0 | align="center"|1–2 {{aet}} | 2023 AFC Asian Cup |
| align="center"|5 | rowspan="2" | 26 March 2024 | rowspan="2" | Canberra Stadium, Canberra, Australia | rowspan="2" | {{fb|LBN}} | align="center" | 3–0 | align="center" rowspan="2" | 5–0 | rowspan="2" | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| align="center"|6 | align="center" | 5–0 | |||||
| align="center"|7 | 10 October 2024 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | {{fb|CHN}} | align="center"|2–1 | align="center"| 3–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Adelaide United
Individual
- Adelaide United All-time leading goal scorer
- PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2021–22,{{cite web|url=https://pfa.net.au/player-awards/pfa-reveals-player-voted-austraffic-a-league-men-team-of-the-season-on-eve-of-grand-final/|title=PFA reveals player-voted Austraffic A-League Men Team of the Season on eve of Grand Final|website=Professional Footballers Australia|date=27 May 2022|access-date=27 May 2022}} 2022–23{{cite news|url=https://www.narrominenewsonline.com.au/story/8213793/citys-bos-leads-pfa-a-league-men-team-of-the-season/|first=Steve|last=Larkin|title=City's Bos leads PFA A-League Men team of the season|website=Narromine News|date=29 May 2023|access-date=29 May 2023}}
- Adelaide United Aurelio Vidmar Medalist (Player of the Year) 2015–16, 2021–22 and 2022-23.
- Johnny Warren Medal: 2022–23
- Mark Viduka Medal: 2018{{cite news |last=Dorman |first=Matt |date=30 October 2018 |title=Two-goal Adelaide hero Goodwin 'ecstatic' after fairytale FFA Cup Final 2018 |publisher=FFA Cup |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/two-goal-adelaide-hero-goodwin-ecstatic-after-fairytale-ffa-cup-final-2018 |url-status=live |access-date=1 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107163813/https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/two-goal-adelaide-hero-goodwin-ecstatic-after-fairytale-ffa-cup-final-2018 |archive-date=7 November 2022}}
- A-Leagues All Star: 2022{{cite news|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7747208/alm-young-guns-get-shot-against-barcelona/|title=ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona|first=Anna|last=Harrington|date=20 May 2022|access-date=20 May 2022|website=The Canberra Times}}
- AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2023{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/afcasiancup/p/C3QKV9Juw4F/ |title=Team of the Tournament |website=Instagram.com |publisher=AFC Asian Cup |date=2024-02-12 |access-date=2024-02-12}}
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