Marco Tilio, an Australian striker born on the 23rd of August, 2001, is a player of particular note. The journey of this lad, who at present is 24 years old, has carried him from Down Under to the chilly bite of Austria's Bundesliga. As a forward, Tilio is drawn to play primarily as a right winger for Rapid Vienna. He stands at a height of 5ft 6in (1.7m) and weighs in at 10st 7lb (67kg) – not the most imposing in stature, but his movement on the field can yet create chances. Tilio proudly dons the number 7 jersey for Vienna and has often been called to represent the Australian national side.
According to Transfermarkt, Tilio's current market value hovers around the £1.1m mark, a figure that reflects the potential seen in the lad by those in the know.
It was in July of 2018 that Tilio joined Sydney FC, a staple of the A-League in Australia. The 2019-2020 season marked Tilio's first with Sydney FC, where his budding talent began to show – Tilio had trotted onto the pitch for three first team appearances and managed to find the back of the net once.
A head-turning move occurred in September 2020, when Tilio was transferred from Sydney FC to Melbourne City, also a constituent the A-League. His performance in Melbourne City saw a marked improvement – 20 appearances in the 2020-2021 season, with a goal to his name. Tilio's run of form continued into the next season with 22 appearances and 4 goals, and he upped the ante in the 2022-2023 season with 26 appearances and 9 goals. Though his 2023-2024 season was briefly interrupted, he managed to make 4 appearances and score once. The next season saw Tilio continue his strike rate with 16 appearances and 5 goals.
One notable blip in Tilio's career was his short-lived stint with Celtic in Scotland in July 2023. The transfer amounted to £1.1m, but found Tilio often warming the benches, having sadly only managed to clock up two first team appearances. However, it was during this period that Marco Tilio had a brief return on loan to Melbourne City, where he managed to get more game time, resulting in a total of 203 matches over various seasons and a healthy return of 20 goals.
In August of 2025, Tilio transferred from Celtic to Rapid Vienna in the Austrian Bundesliga. £1.3m changed hands, a testament to the forward's talent. His form this season hasn't let the team down, with 9 first team appearances and a goal to his name. He's also laced up his boots for a run in the Conference League 2025-2026, making an appearance as a substitute for Rapid Vienna.
