His name may be Pain, but the Bulls’ latest signing will mostly bring pace, creativity and a wealth of experience.
Connor Pain, who will call Campbelltown Stadium home for the 2026-27 season, is a proven performer at this elite level with more than 200 A-League appearances to his name.
The 32-year-old joins the club following a career that has seen him represent Melbourne Victory, Central Coast Mariners and Western United, where he played a key role in the club’s historic 2021/22 A-League Championship triumph.
Pain has also enjoyed success abroad, spending time in Saudi Arabia with Al-Orobah, while previously earning international recognition with the Australian national team after making his Socceroos debut in 2013.
The 32-year-old now arrives in South West Sydney to strengthen the Bulls’ midfield stocks alongside Liam Rose and Kosta Grozos as the club continues to build its squad for the upcoming season.
His arrival adds further quality and versatility to Macarthur’s attacking option.
“It feels great to be linking up with the Bulls, there are some players that I have played with previously and I know they will help me settle in and feel comfortable,” Pain said after putting pen to paper.
“I wanted to first and foremost come back to Australia after being in Saudi Arabia for the last three seasons.
“After some discussions with Macarthur and the boys there I got the impression that it is a really great dressing room and I’m just excited to come and join and contribute in any way that I can.”
So what can the Bulls fans expect from a man called Pain?
“They can expect someone who works really hard and who is definitely team first mentality,’’ is the man’s response.
“I think I have some versatility and some good A-League experience that I’m hoping can in some small way help the young boys (of which there are many) on their journeys.
“Whatever position I’m in I can promise that I’ll give my all for my teammates and the club.”
The new A-League season will start mid-October.
