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Perth Glory have secured the services of midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof on a season-long loan from Hearts. The Australian midfielder will spend the 2026/27 campaign with Perth Glory.
What happened?
Calem Nieuwenhof has completed a loan move to Perth Glory, the club announced.
Hearts confirmed the news, with Nieuwenhof set to join Perth Glory for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old has been plagued by injury, making just 14 appearances in all competitions last season.
Why it matters for Perth Glory
The loan deal is a significant boost to Perth Glory's midfield, as they seek to challenge for the title. Perth Glory are currently 10th in the A-League, with 31 points from 26 games, and 17 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 10th in A-League |
| Points | 31 |
| Recent form | WDWDD |
What comes next?
Nieuwenhof is looking forward to getting back to playing consistently and helping Perth Glory achieve success. He told the Perth Glory website: “I’m super excited to be joining Perth Glory. I’m looking forward to getting back playing consistently and giving everything to help bring success to the club.” Perth Glory's last result was a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on April 25, 2026. They are currently on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 3W-2D-0L in their last 5 games.
