Jordi Swibel
Jake Girdwood-Reich (second from left) celebrates with teammates after Cam Howieson (left) scored for Auckland FC in their 1-0 A-League Men's grand final win over Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium on May 23. Photo: AAP Image/ Photosport/Andrew Cornaga
May 29, 2026, 4:52 pm
Jake makes history in A-League grand final triumph
Auckland FC's Jake Girdwood-Reich became the first Jewish Australian to play in an A-League grand final win.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel on the attack for Marconi in last year's NSW NPL men's season.
February 15, 2024, 3:36 pm
Swibel aims for winning start in Winnipeg
What impressed Valour FC’s head coach Phillip Dos Santos most about Jordi Swibel was his work ethic and attitude, plus his impressive performances last NSW NPL season.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel on the attack for Marconi versus Wollongong on February 17 at WIN Stadium. Photo: Alen Delic/Football NSW
February 23, 2023, 9:54 am
Swibel in form for Marconi after Israeli stint
After challenging himself in the second half of last year by playing for Israeli second division football club Hapoel Nof HaGalil, 23-year-old striker Jordi Swibel is back in Sydney, doing what he loves best – scoring goals.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel scored his first competitive goal for Hapoel Nof Hagalil. Photo: Supplied.
August 12, 2022, 9:00 am
Aussie striker scores for new club
'I've dreamt of playing professional football overseas since I was a young boy and I can't think of a better place to start that journey than in Israel'
By Carly Adno
Register for this Sunday (Feb 27) morning's Maccabi Life 'Pilates in the Park' events in Sydney and Melbourne.
February 24, 2022, 6:37 pm
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By AJN STAFF
Wanderers' star recruit Tomer Hemed.
October 28, 2021, 1:15 pm
Hemed, Swibel debut for Wanderers
Israeli striker Tomer Hemed, and promising young Jewish Australian forward Jordi Swibel, have played their first official games for their new A-League club, the Western Sydney Wanderers.
By Shane Desiatnik
October 28, 2021, 1:04 pm
Jordi Swibel signs scholarship deal with Wanderers
“I want to play as much as I can, it sounds cliché, but I just want to get a lot of minutes. I haven’t made my A-League starting debut which is something that I want to do.”
By AJN STAFF
Jordi Swibel (left) holding the trophy with his dad Michael.
September 3, 2020, 8:00 am
Father and son experience championship glory
'It was so amazing, because I’ve been a Sky Blues fan since childhood, but to actually experience winning a premiership as a member of the squad was surreal'.
By Shane Desiatnik
Sean Bloch leading the Australian team at the opening ceremony of the 2017 Maccabiah Games. Photo: Julie Kerbel
July 27, 2020, 8:32 am
Path to the 2022 Maccabiah Games reopens
Despite the 21st Maccabiah Games being postponed by one year by the Maccabi World Union, “planning is now well and truly back on track”.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel dribbles at pace during a recent Sydney FC training session, pursued by teammate Anthony Caceres. Photo: Jaime Castaneda/Sydney FC
July 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Swibel set for A-League return
"It feels fantastic to be back together after such a long time training apart," Jewish A-League player Jordi Swibel told The AJN.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel takes a shot at goal during the Y-League grand final. Photos: Jaime Castaneda
February 6, 2020, 9:23 am
Swibel strikes Y-League grand final glory
20-year-old striker Jordi Swibel and his Sydney FC Young Sky Blues finished this season as the undefeated champions, winning the 2019-20 Y-League grand final.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel (pictured on left).
November 15, 2019, 3:09 pm
Swibel set to strike in Y-League
20-year-old striker Jordi Swibel is set to make his mark for the Sky Blues in his second Y-League season.
By Shane Desiatnik
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