Tom Rogic

The Australian midfielder with a wizard's left foot whose magical goal secured his club a historic domestic treble.

Born 1992 (age 34)·Australian footballer·Birthday: December 16·Millennials

Biography

Tom Rogic's football journey is a tale of patience and spectacular payoff. Spotted playing futsal in Canberra, he earned a trial at Celtic in Scotland after winning a reality TV competition. His early years in Glasgow were hampered by injuries, testing the resolve of a young man far from home. But when fit, Rogic possessed a unique blend of technical elegance and physical power, capable of unlocking defenses with a single, defense-splitting pass or a thunderous long-range strike. He became a cult hero at Celtic Park, his languid style belying a fierce competitive edge. His most iconic moment came in 2017, when he curled in a last-minute winner to complete a dramatic victory in the Scottish Cup final, securing an unbeaten domestic season and a historic 'treble' for the club. After nearly a decade and numerous trophies in Glasgow, injuries eventually led him to retire, leaving behind a legacy of breathtaking highlights.

Millennials

1981–1996

The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.

Tom was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.

#1 When Tom Was Born

The biggest hits of 1992

#1 Movie

Aladdin

Best Picture

Unforgiven

#1 TV Show

60 Minutes

Tom's Life & Times

The world at every milestone

1992Born

LA riots after Rodney King verdict

Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven

1997Started school

Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published

Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic

2005Became a teenager

Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches

Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash

2008Could drive

Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis

Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire

2010Could vote

Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched

Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech

2013Turned 21

Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs

Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave

2022Turned 30

Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies

Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once

2026Age 34 today

Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump

Key Achievements

Scored the dramatic 92nd-minute winning goal in the 2017 Scottish Cup final to secure Celtic's domestic treble.
Won six Scottish Premiership titles during his tenure with Celtic FC.
Named the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year for the 2013–14 season.