Teresa Polias


Teresa Polias is an Australian soccer player, who currently plays for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.

Personal life

Polias was born in 1990 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales in a family of Greek descent. She grew up in the southern suburbs of Sydney.
As well as playing football, Polias works full-time as a primary school teacher currently at McCallums Hill Public School.

Club career

Polias made her debut against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, 25 October 2008.
Polias was named Sydney FC player of the year in the 2011/2012 season.
Polias was a vital member of the Sydney FC Women's team who won the W-League Championship 2012/2013; during the winning season she played every single minute of every single match including Grand Final.
Polias scored her first ever W-League goal in a 3–2 win over Melbourne City, with a long range effort which rocketed straight into the top corner.
Polias was captain of the Sydney FC Women's team who won the W-League Championship 2018/2019; during the winning season she played every single minute of every single match including Grand Final.

International career

Polias has represented Australia in the Young Matilda's starting 11 on many occasions, having travelled to Europe and Asia on numerous occasions.