Chris Oldfield will reunite with Hume City and coach Nick Hegarty for next year’s National Premier League season.
Oldfield has been considered one of the best goalkeepers in NPL Victoria, with more than a decade and a half of experience as a top-class footballer.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Oldfield’s footballing journey truly began when he was a member of Liverpool youth academy at 11.
The Merseyside-born player then spent almost a decade at the famous club before having minor stints at a number of other English clubs for the next couple of years.
At 21-years-old, he moved to Australia and arrived at Hume City where he starred for five years as the number one keeper – playing alongside current Hegarty.
In that time, Oldfield helped the club secure finals appearances in three consecutive years, including his best season in 2016 where he conceded the second fewest goals in the league.
Following on from a strong five years at Broadmeadows, Oldfield then moved around to different clubs including Avondale, Altona Magic and more recently, Melbourne Knights – establishing himself as one of the best keepers in the league during the past decade.
With more than 200 games at the top level in Victoria under his belt, Oldfield brings both experience and natural talent to the backline.
Oldfield said he was was excited to reunite with Hegarty and the team.
“It’s exciting. I started my career here in 2012. I had a lot of good years here and great memories and I’m excited to be back,” Oldfield said to Hume City media.
“One of the main reasons for coming back was Hegs (Nick Hegarty). He has been a good friend of mine for many years now. I know that he’s gained a lot of experience with his coaching and I’ve always wanted to play under him as a player. I am fortunate enough that he asked me to come back and play.
“I am hoping to achieve success. We play the game to be successful at all levels and being more of a mature goalkeeper now I see the game differently to what I was when I was younger.
“I have a bit more composure now than what I had when I was younger, so hopefully I can bring that to the team and bring some success back to the club.
Nick Hegarty was just as excited to reunite with Oldfield and have him back at the club.
“I am really excited to bring Chris back to the club, I am hopeful that by the end of his second tenure he will secure his legend status with our club,,” he said.
“Bringing in a goalkeeper of his quality, experience and stature is extremely important for the club. It will allow us the confidence, consistency and stability at the back which will give us the platform to deliver a style of football that entertains our community and wins us football matches.”
