1. AFL PLAYER NICK DAICOS

    Nick Daicos is an Australian rules footballer and elite midfielder for the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL. Renowned for his composure, precision ball use, and exceptional football intelligence, Daicos has quickly established himself as one of the game’s standout young stars and a driving force in Collingwood’s midfield.

  • CAREER START 2022
  • CODE AFL
  • DATE OF BIRTH JANUARY 3, 2003
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  2. BACKGROUND

    Nick Daicos was drafted to the Collingwood Football Club in 2021 under the father–son rule and made his AFL debut in 2022, immediately making an impact by winning the AFL Rising Star award. Since then, he has rapidly developed into one of the competition’s most complete midfielders, known for his ability to control tempo, create scoring opportunities, and consistently influence matches.

    A key contributor to Collingwood’s 2023 premiership side, Daicos has since earned multiple All‑Australian selections and league‑wide accolades, firmly establishing himself as one of the AFL’s most influential players of his generation.

HONOURS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2025

    Leigh Matthews Trophy (AFLPA Most Valuable Player)
    Lou Richards Medal (Collingwood Best & Fairest – Brownlow votes aggregate)
    All‑Australian Selection
    22Under22 Team – Captain
  • 2024

    AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year
    Copeland Trophy (Collingwood Best & Fairest)
    All‑Australian Selection
    22Under22 Team – Captain
  • 2023

    AFL Premiership Player (Collingwood)
    All‑Australian Selection
    Anzac Day Medal
    AFLCA Best Young Player Award
    22Under22 Team – Captain
  • 2022

    AFL Rising Star
    AFLPA Best First Year Player
    22Under22 Team
  • 2021

    Drafted to AFL (Pick 4 – Father/Son, Collingwood)
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