Luke Joshua Bodnar (born 19 May 2000) is an Australian professional

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player who plays as a defender or

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for NPL WA club Perth RedStar. He made his professional debut on 18 November 2020 against Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in the

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Club career

Perth Glory

In January 2025, Bodnar had his contract mutually terminated to allow him to take up an opportunity overseas. He signed for

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(national third-tier) club

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in February 2025. Less than two months after moving to Al-Ittifaq, Bodnar returned to Australia to sign with NPL WA club Perth RedStar in April 2025.

Personal life

Born in Australia, Bodnar is of Romanian descent.

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* 2000 births Living people Australian men's soccer players Australian people of Romanian descent Men's association football defenders Perth Glory FC players National Premier Leagues players Place of birth missing (living people) Soccer players from Perth, Western Australia 21st-century Australian sportsmen {{Australia-footy-defender-stub