His footy career might be on life support after yet another setback, but Port Adelaide star Ivan Soldo still had footy’s hottest WAG by his side as he celebrated his 30th birthday this week.
While Soldo’s serious knee injury has ruled him out of playing this season, his love life is still powering on with glamorous partner, Chelsea Becirevic.
The couple, who have been together since 2022, still looked very much in love during their beach outing on the Gold Coast on Monday, even with the model and influencer now back living in Melbourne while Soldo tries to save his AFL career in Adelaide.
There have been rocky moments in the past, with Becirevic previously moving to the Middle East for work and the couple balancing a long-distance relationship.
But if our exclusive photos are anything to go by, Soldo and Becirevic remain the league’s premier power couple.
The photogenic pair were spotted soaking up the Queensland sunshine ahead of the 2.04m-tall ruckman’s milestone birthday.
Port Adelaide star Ivan Soldo celebrated his 30th birthday on the Gold Coast with girlfriend Chelsea Becirevic
There were plenty of affectionate moments between the pair as they enjoyed the Queensland sun
Becirevic was all smiles as she showed off her figure in a black bikini
Becirevic drew attention to her jaw-dropping physique in a barely there black bikini, which she paired with loose white shorts.
Her long blonde hair fell over her shoulders in soft waves, adding to the beach-ready look.
While at the beach, she and Soldo grabbed iced coffees and went for a stroll through a leafy street.
Towering Soldo dressed casually in a black T-shirt, light shorts and a cap, with a towel draped over his shoulder.
He kept close to Becirevic, wrapping a protective arm around her as she looked up at him, with the pair appearing to be deep in conversation.
Becirevic could have passed for a Sports Illustrated model as she was pictured pulling up her shorts before strutting down the shoreline.
At one stage, the lovers shared a kiss like no one was watching, with Becirevic draping her arms around her boyfriend’s neck.
It was a romantic end to a laid-back day at the beach for the couple, who some have described as the ‘Posh and Becks’ of the AFL.
While Soldo’s serious knee injury has ruled him out of playing this season, his love life is still powering on with glamorous partner, Chelsea Becirevic
Soldo was spotted with a bandage on his right knee after having surgery during the off-season
The couple make things work despite living in different cities after Chelsea moved to Melbourne last year
Becirevic shared images to her social media celebrating her boyfriend’s birthday on Tuesday
The influencer has been with Soldo since 2022 and has stood by him even as his AFL career looks uncertain
It comes as Soldo faces an uncertain future after the ACL tear that has wrecked his 2026 season.
Soldo won a premiership with the Richmond Tigers before he was traded to Port Adelaide ahead of the 2024 season.
But since then, he has endured a rocky road, playing just nine games for his new club before his knee injury.
‘Thank you for all the love and support,’ Soldo wrote from hospital after suffering the injury in February.
‘Obviously devastated but it’s all part of it, forever grateful for the people around me though.’
Soldo was linked to St Kilda and a return to Melbourne in 2024, before the Saints pulled out of the deal.
He is off contract, injured and seemingly out of favour with new coach Josh Carr, with his AFL career at a crossroads.
However, things are looking up on the personal front.
Soldo has launched a fashion line with Becirevic – and going by their loved-up display on the Gold Coast, he has everything he needs at home.
See all the photos from our exclusive set:
New to DailyMail+? Here are our most-read stories from the past week
‘I lost my job, I’m unemployable, I wanted to end my life’: MAFS’ Bec Zacharia tells ALI DAHER the shocking truth about her rock bottom that Nine bosses won’t want getting out
I cheated on my husband after ‘wines and lines’ with the girls got out of hand. The next morning, my so-called ‘friend’ said something that terrified me: ASK JANA
Socialite Annabelle Price’s tragic last days: Neighbours reveal her change in appearance and the sad question they asked police when the forensic van arrived… after she vanished from the Double Bay scene
I hate to say this about Brittany Hockley, but the toxic talk about her marriage didn’t come from nowhere. I can’t be the only one thinking it: AMANDA GOFF
The secret love life of Ben Roberts-Smith’s nemesis Nick McKenzie – including a fling that had the industry talking… Plus, TikTok socialites’ AVO war ends with a howler: THE GROUP CHAT
Perfect revenge for mum-of-three influencer targeted by Sydney’s ‘old money’ mean girls: The snobs called her ‘gauche’. Now her critics have suddenly gone silent
A bitter feud with Pip. The divorce from hell. Now, the OTHER P.E Nation co-founder Claire Greaves has the last laugh as we reveal the successful man making her smile again
Catastrophic photo op that threatens Meghan’s frail empire. If this happens on the Australia ‘tour’, it’s game over for Brand Sussex: CANDACE SUTTON
Susannah looked like she had it all together, but she was losing her life to alcohol. It wasn’t the family intervention that made her stop drinking but something much more devastating
Fox Sports star nicknamed ‘Mr Perfect’ linked to socialite with a powerful ex-husband… after his split from PR guru sparked society chatter
