# Trent Buhagiar

Trent Anthony Buhagiar (born 27 February 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Kapaz, which competes in the Azerbaijan Premier League. Born in Australia, he represents the Malta national team.

## Early life

Born in Gosford, Buhagiar moved to and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales, playing junior football for the Umina Eagles. He attended the International Football School at Kariong.

## Club career
### Central Coast Mariners

Buhagiar signed a professional deal with the Central Coast Mariners in early 2016. He first came into the matchday squad for a game against Melbourne City in February 2016. He scored his maiden goal on 28 December 2016 against Melbourne Victory. On 4 May 2018, Buhagiar left the Central Coast Mariners.

### Sydney FC

The week after leaving Central Coast Mariners, Buhagiar joined Sydney FC on 10 May 2018. He scored 9 goals in 54 games at Sydney FC.

### Newcastle Jets

On 24 June 2022, Buhagiar signed for Newcastle Jets. He scored 5 goals in 25 league games during the 2022–23 season and 5 goals in 23 games during the 2023–24 season. The club announced Buhagiar's departure on 29 May 2024.

### Brescia

Buhagiar joined Italian side Brescia on a free transfer on 5 July 2024, signing a one-year contract. On 21 January 2025, he was released by Brescia by mutual consent.

### Kapaz

On 24 January 2025, Azerbaijan Premier League club Kapaz announced the signing of Buhagiar.

## International career

Born in Gosford, Australia, Buhagiar is of Maltese descent.
Buhagiar was called up to the Australian under-20 national team for a training camp in July 2016.
Buhagiar made his debut for the Malta national team on 13 October 2024 in a UEFA Nations League game against Moldova at the National Stadium, Ta' Qali. He started the game and was substituted at half-time, with Malta winning the match.

## Career statistics

    As of 6 July 2024
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Central Coast Mariners | 2015–16 | A-League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 2016–17 | A-League | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 2 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 2017–18 | A-League | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 2 |
| Central Coast Mariners | Total | Total | 50 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 4 |
| Sydney FC | 2018–19 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sydney FC | 2019–20 | A-League | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 8 |
| Sydney FC | 2020–21 | A-League | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Sydney FC | 2021–22 | A-League | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 8 |
| Sydney FC | Total | Total | 54 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 72 | 21 |
| Newcastle Jets | 2022-23 | A-League Men | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 5 |
| Newcastle Jets | 2023-24 | A-League Men | 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25 | 7 |
| Newcastle Jets | Total | Total | 48 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 51 | 12 |
| Brescia Calcio | 2024-25 | Serie B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 152 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 174 | 37 |

## Honours

Sydney
* A-League Championship: 2019–20
* A-League Premiership: 2019–20