Adam Goodes
Adam Goodes is a former professional Australian rules footballer who was named Australian of the Year in 2014 and is known for his strong stand against racism.
Australian Rules Footballer
January 8, 1980
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Adam Goodes, a former professional Australian rules footballer, is renowned for his exceptional career with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). As one of the greatest Australian footballers ever, Goodes scored 464 goals in 372 AFL matches and earned two Brownlow Medals. He played a significant role in the Swans’ premiership victories in 2005 and 2012. A prominent advocate for Indigenous rights, Goodes was honored as Australian of the Year in 2014. He has participated in films such as Bran Nue Dae and The Final Quarter and has been a vocal opponent of racism in sports.