Jake Brimmer
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jake William Brimmer | ||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Nunawading City | ||
| 2013–2014 | FFV NTC | ||
| 2014–2017 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | Perth Glory | 18 | (0) |
| 2018– | Perth Glory NPL | 12 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014–2015 | Australia U17 | 13 | (3) |
| 2016– | Australia U20 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 September 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 October 2016 | |||
Jake William Brimmer (born 3 April 1998) is an Australian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Perth Glory.
Club career
Brimmer began to show his skills at the Rowville Sports Academy and with his junior club Nunawading City before joining the FFV NTC program.[2] Continuing to impress, Brimmer was in talks of a contract with Melbourne Victory before being spotted by Liverpool scout Barry Hunter, and subsequently signed a three-year deal for his childhood team.[3] On 10 June 2017, he was released by Liverpool.[4]
On 31 July 2017, Brimmer returned to Australia, joining A-League side Perth Glory.[5]
International career
Brimmer has featured on numerous occasions for the Australian U-17 side. In September 2014, he scored two goals in a win against Japan, both from free kicks, in the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship.[6] He was selected in the Australian squad for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[7]
On 29 September 2016, Brimmer was called up for the Australian U-20 side for the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship.[8]
Style of play
Brimmer has been described as an all-action midfielder who is capable of scoring goals, and has a good habit of being in the right place at the right time.[9]
Personal life
Brimmer is of Maltese ancestry.[10][11]
References
- ^ "Jake Brimmer Profile". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Jake Brimmer following in footsteps of Viduka and Kewell". Inside Sport. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Jake Brimmer youngster star". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Aussie midfielder axed by Liverpool". FourFourTwo. 10 June 2017.
- ^ "Perth Glory snap up Jake Brimmer". FourFourTwo. 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Liverpool youngster Jake Brimmer scores two brilliant free-kicks for Australia U-16s". Mail Online. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ "Joeys name squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup". Wide World of Sports. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ "Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U-19 Championship". Football Federation Australia. 29 September 2016.
- ^ "JAKE BRIMMER". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ^ Davutovic, David. "Melbourne youngster Jake Brimmer, 16, signs three-year-deal with English Premier League giants Liverpool". The Advertiser. News Corporation. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ^ Davidson, John. "Jake Brimmer following in the footsteps of Viduka and Kewell". Inside Sport. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
External links
- Jake Brimmer – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Jake Brimmer at Soccerway