Nick Daicos Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Career, Awards, Collingwood

Nicholas Daicos is an Australian rules football player who has become one of the most discussed young stars in the AFL.

He plays for the Collingwood Football Club, entering the league through the father–son rule in the 2021 draft, and made his debut in 2022.

His early performances drew widespread acclaim especially in his rookie year, earning Rising Star honours and rapidly building a reputation for creativity, precision, and consistency in ball use.

Profile

• Full name: Nicholas Daicos
• Nickname: Whisper, The Prince of Collingwood
• Date of birth: 3 January 2003
• Age: 22 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Victoria, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Australian rules footballer
• Height: 184 cm
• Weight: 79 kg
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Light Brown
• Parents: Father — Peter Daicos; Mother — Colleen Daicos
• Siblings: Older brother — Josh Daicos (Collingwood teammate); younger sister — Madison Daicos
• Spouse: Olivia Collis (girlfriend)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a relationship
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Greek-Macedonian
• Net worth: $3 million AUD

Early Life and Education

Nicholas Daicos is now 22 years old (born 3 January 2003). He grew up in Victoria, Australia, in a football-focused family. His father, Peter Daicos, is a Collingwood legend who played 250 games and is considered one of the club’s greatest players. His mother, Colleen, has also been noted for her strong family influence on Nick and his brother Josh Daicos, who is also a Collingwood star.

In his junior years, Nick played with the Kew Rovers in the Yarra Junior Football League and was a standout from an early age. He then joined the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League, where he captained the side and averaged elite stats in disposals and goal involvements. His leadership and composure made him a top prospect ahead of the 2021 AFL Draft.

Nick attended Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne, balancing education with his football commitments. He did not pursue a university degree immediately after finishing school, opting to focus on his AFL career full-time.

Personal Life

Nick Daicos is currently in a relationship with Olivia Collis, a Melbourne-based model and influencer. The couple have been together since late 2022 and frequently share photos together on social media. He remains close with his family, especially his father Peter, who continues to be one of his biggest mentors. Nick often credits his family’s legacy at Collingwood for keeping him grounded and motivated.

Career

Nick Daicos was drafted by Collingwood Football Club in 2021 under the father–son rule, selected with pick number 4 in the 2021 AFL National Draft. He made his AFL debut in Round 1 of the 2022 season, immediately impressing with his poise, elite disposal efficiency, and football IQ.

That debut season saw him average over 25 disposals per game, earning the 2022 AFL Rising Star Award and the AFL Players’ Association Best First Year Player Award. In 2023, Daicos shifted into a midfield role, becoming one of Collingwood’s most important players.

He played a pivotal role in Collingwood’s 2023 AFL Premiership, earned his first All-Australian selection, and won the Anzac Day Medal for a dominant performance. Despite missing some late-season games due to injury, he still finished top five in Brownlow Medal voting and was widely praised for his consistency.

The 2024 season saw Daicos reach even greater heights — he won the Copeland Trophy (Collingwood’s Best & Fairest), the AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year, and another All-Australian selection. He became one of the youngest players in AFL history to earn consecutive All-Australian honours.

In 2025, Daicos was officially named vice-captain of the Collingwood Football Club, confirming his emergence as one of the game’s new leaders. He continues to rank among the AFL’s top players in disposals, efficiency, and meters gained.

As of 2025, he is under a long-term contract with Collingwood reportedly worth over $800,000 per season, including performance bonuses and brand endorsements.

Awards

• 2022: AFL Rising Star
• 2022: AFLPA Best First Year Player
• 2023: AFL Premiership Player
• 2023: All-Australian Team
• 2023: AFLCA Best Young Player
• 2023: Anzac Day Medal
• 2024: Copeland Trophy (Collingwood Best & Fairest)
• 2024: AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year
• 2024: All-Australian Team
• 2025: All-Australian Team (third consecutive year)

Net worth

Nick Daicos’s estimated net worth is around $3 million AUD. His income sources include: Collingwood AFL salary: approximately $800,000–$900,000 per year, brand endorsements: partnerships with Nike, McDonald’s Australia, Gillette, and AFL sponsors.

Social Media

• Instagram: @nickdaicos
• TikTok: @nickdaicos
• Twitter (X): @nickdaicos_