Bailey Brandtman Explained

Bailey Brandtman
Fullname:Bailey Anthony Brandtman
Birth Date:28 June 2005
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Central Coast Mariners
Clubnumber:37
Youthyears1:2017–2021
Youthclubs1:Moreton Bay United
Youthyears2:2021–
Youthclubs2:Central Coast Mariners
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:CCM Academy
Caps1:20
Goals1:2
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Central Coast Mariners
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023-
Nationalteam1:Australia U20
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:2
Club-Update:12 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:18 February 2024

Bailey Brandtman (born 28 June 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Central Coast Mariners.

Club career

Brandtman begun his football career playing his youth football in the youth teams of National Premier Leagues Queensland club Moreton Bay United.[1]

Central Coast Mariners

In 2021, Brandtman was scouted and signed by the Central Coast Mariners to join their academy set up.[2] Brandtman played mostly for the Mariners U20s team in his first few seasons at the club, including playing in the 2022 NSW League One U20s Grand Final.[3] Brandtman broke through into the NPL first grade side at the back-end of the 2023 NPL season, and is considered one of the leading players for the team for the 2024 season.[4]

Brandtman received a scholarship contract from the club to be part of their first team squad for the 2023-24 A-League season.[5] Brandtman made his A-League debut on 27 January 2024, in a home victory over Brisbane Roar.[6] Brandtman was part of the Mariners' 2023-24 premiership and 2023-24 AFC Cup winning season,[7] [8] his first season in professional football.

International career

Brandtman was named in Australia's U20 squad for the 2023 Marbella Week of Football Tournament in Spain,[9] scoring twice in Australia's three games as they went through the tournament undefeated.[10] [11]

Honours

Central Coast Mariners

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Another Jets Academy Player to wear the Green & Gold. Moreton Bay United. Instagram. 26 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Congratulations to Sunshine Coast Wave Player Bailey Brandtman who has been selected for the Central Coast Mariners Academy. Sunshine Coast Futsal. Instagram. 10 January 2021.
  3. Web site: ACADEMY: The high's and lows of finals football. Central Coast Mariners FC. 25 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Mariners Men's Academy season gets underway at home against Sydney United 58. Central Coast Mariners FC. 17 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Bailey Brandtman and Nicholas Duarte sign Scholarship deals. Central Coast Mariners FC. 30 October 2023.
  6. Web site: A huge congratulations to both Bailey Brandtman and Ronald Barcellos on making their Isuzu UTE A-League debuts last weekend. Central Coast Mariners. Instagram. 30 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United. ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup. ABC News (Australia). 6 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Congratulations to Bailey Brandtman and Max Middleby on being selected in the Young Socceroos squad. Central Coast Mariners. Instagram. 25 September 2023.
  10. Web site: Young Socceroos cap off flawless Marbella tournament with another win: 'It's a big surprise'. keepup.com.au. 18 October 2023.
  11. Web site: CCSC'S BAILEY BRANDTMAN STARS FOR YOUNG SOCCEROOS. Central Coast Sports College. 25 November 2023.