Jake William Brimmer (born 3 April 1998) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for A-League club Auckland FC.
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.[4] 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.[5] On 10 June 2017, he was released by Liverpool.[6]
On 31 July 2017, Brimmer returned to Australia, joining A-League side Perth Glory.[7] In October 2020, Brimmer left Perth Glory for family reasons.[8]
On 9 October 2020, Brimmer was transferred to A-League side Melbourne Victory.[9]
In his debut season with the Victory, Brimmer made 25 appearances, finishing with 5 goals and 5 assists; alongside Rudy Gestede and Elvis Kamsoba, Brimmer finished as Melbourne Victory's joint top goalscorer for the 2020–21 season.[10]
Brimmer started for the Victory in the 2021 FFA Cup Final against the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on 5 February 2022. The Victory prevailed 2–1 to win the 2021 FFA Cup, achieving Brimmer's first trophy with the Victory, as well as the Victory's second FFA Cup title.[11] Brimmer was the joint recipient of the Mark Viduka Medal along with Kye Rowles.
International career
Brimmer has featured on numerous occasions for the Australian U-17 side. During the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship, he scored two goals in a 4–2 win over Japan.[12] He was selected in the Australian squad for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[13]
On 29 September 2016, Brimmer was called up for the Australian U-20 side for the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship.[14]
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.[15] He has also been described as having a great passing range and technical ability.[16]
Honours
Club
Perth Glory
Melbourne Victory
Individual
- 2018 Dylan Tombides Young Player of the Year (Football West 2018 End of Season Awards)[17]
- Mark Viduka Medal: 2021[18]
- A-Leagues All Star: 2022[19]
- Johnny Warren Medal: 2021–22
- PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2021–22[20]
- Victory Medal: 2021–22[21]
Personal life
Brimmer is of Maltese and Scottish ancestry.[22][23] Brimmer has two daughters.[24] Brimmer is currently in a relationship with Physio, Amelia Thomas[25]
References
- ^ "Jake Brimmer Profile". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Jake Brimmer". Melbourne Victory. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jake Brimmer". Melbourne Victory FC. 8 October 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Morgan, Gareth (6 October 2020). "Midfielder departs by mutual consent for family reasons". Perth Glory.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jake Brimmer". Melbourne Victory. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Recap: 2020/21 Victory Medal". Melbourne Victory FC. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "FFA CUP FINAL REPORT: VICTORY 2-1 MARINERS". Melbourne Victory FC. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "AFC U-16 C'ship: Japan 2-4 Australia | Football News |". the-AFC.
- ^ "Joeys name squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup". Wide World of Sports. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 3 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.
- ^ "Perth Glory signs former Liverpool junior Jake Brimmer". ESPN. 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Nicol, Jukic take top awards". Football West. 14 October 2018. Archived from the original on 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Harrington, Anna (5 February 2022). "Popovic delights in Victory FFA Cup glory". Seven News. Seven Network. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Harrington, Anna (20 May 2022). "ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "PFA reveals player-voted Austraffic A-League Men Team of the Season on eve of Grand Final". Professional Footballers Australia. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Jake Brimmer takes out Victory Medal". Melbourne Victory FC. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lynch, Michael (5 March 2021). "Brimmer brings Liverpool lessons to Melbourne Victory". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Log in or sign up to view". l.messenger.com. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
External links
- Jake Brimmer – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Jake Brimmer at Soccerway
