Craig Goodwin is an Australian professional footballer born on December 16, 1991, in Adelaide, South Australia. He plays as a left winger or left-back for the Australian national team and has been a regular fixture in the Socceroos squad. Goodwin began his professional career with Adelaide United in the A-League before moving to Europe, where he has played for clubs including Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Al-Wehda in Saudi Arabia, and Adelaide United again. He made his international debut for Australia in 2016 and has since earned over 20 caps for his country. Goodwin was part of Australia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he scored in the opening match against France. Known for his pace, crossing ability, and versatility in playing multiple positions across the left flank, Goodwin has been praised for his work ethic and commitment to the national team. His career has been marked by his ability to perform at crucial moments for Australia, including in World Cup qualifiers and major tournaments.