Athlete
Aziz Behich
footballer
Early life
Aziz Behich was born on 16 December 1990 in Melbourne. He is of Turkish Cypriot descent and grew up in Melbourne, where he developed an interest in football from a young age. He started his football journey with local youth clubs before progressing to professional football.
Education
Behich has kept most details of his formal education private. His early development focused heavily on football, including training at the David Beckham Academy before progressing through youth football in Australia.
Career Highlights
Club Career
Green Gully (Australia)
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Heart / Melbourne City
Bursaspor (Turkey)
PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
İstanbul Başakşehir (Turkey)
Kayserispor (loan)
Giresunspor
Dundee United (Scotland)
Melbourne City (captain)
Loan spell at Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
International Career
Australia U-23 representative.
Senior Australia debut in 2012.
More than 80 appearances for the Socceroos.
Played at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
Member of Australia's 2015 AFC Asian Cup-winning squad.
Key Achievements
1. AFC Asian Cup Winner (2015) with Australia.
2. A-League Champion with Melbourne City (2025).
3. Turkish Süper Lig Champion with İstanbul Başakşehir (2019–20).
4. AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament (2023).
5. PFA A-League Team of the Season (2011–12).
6. Scored the decisive goal that helped Australia qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Net Worth
Behich has never publicly disclosed his net worth. Based on his long professional career across Australia, Turkey, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Saudi Arabia, media estimates commonly place his wealth in the low-to-mid multi-million-dollar range, but no verified figure exists. His reported transfer to PSV Eindhoven was worth about AUD $4.5 million, highlighting the level at which he has competed.
Social Media
Instagram: @azizbehich (70k+ followers)
Quick Facts
Fact Detail
Full Name Aziz Eraltay Behich
Date of Birth 16 December 1990
Age 35 (as of 2026)
Nationality Australian
Ethnicity Turkish Cypriot
Position Left Back
Preferred Foot Left
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Current Club Melbourne City
National Team Australia (Socceroos)
International Caps 80+
Major Trophy AFC Asian Cup 2015
Religion Muslim