Todd Goldstein

Todd Goldstein (born 1 July 1988) is an Australian rules footballer who played as a ruckman in the Australian Football League (AFL), primarily for the North Melbourne Football Club from 2008 to 2023 and the Essendon Football Club from 2024 to 2025.

Standing at 201 cm, Goldstein debuted for North Melbourne in 2008 after being selected at pick 37 in the 2006 National Draft, and over his 18-season career, he amassed 345 games, renowned for his aerial prowess, consistency, and record-setting hitouts. His tenure with North Melbourne included standout performances such as a career-high 80 hitouts in a single game against the Greater Western Sydney Giants in 2015, contributing to his selection in the All-Australian team that year. Goldstein also earned North Melbourne's best and fairest award in 2015, finished second in 2014, and third in 2013 and 2019, while being named in the All-Australian squad in 2011 and 2013.

Todd Goldstein has Jewish ancestry on his paternal side, with his father Jeff identifying as Jewish while his mother Andrea does not. This heritage has been publicly acknowledged through his recognition in Jewish sports media, where he has been highlighted as one of the prominent Jewish figures in Australian rules football.

Outside of football, Goldstein has engaged in community initiatives, including LeasePlan's "Carn The Kids" program, where he coached skills sessions for over 100 underprivileged children in 2015. His involvement extends to charitable efforts supporting youth development, such as auctioning signed memorabilia for organizations like Challenge Cancer Support Group. As one of the AFL's few Jewish players—highlighted for his paternal Jewish heritage—Goldstein has inspired younger talents like Harry Sheezel, contributing to greater visibility for Jewish representation in the sport, though specific event participations remain limited in public records.