George Brown (footballer, born 1999) explained

George Brown
Fullname:George Peter Brown
Birth Date:4 June 1999
Birth Place:London, England
Height:1.80 m
Currentclub:Persita Tangerang
Clubnumber:18
Position:Full-back
Youthclubs1:Hutton
Youthclubs2:Brentwood Athletic
Collegeyears1:2017–2021
College1:Ashland Eagles
Collegecaps1:57
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:Persebaya Surabaya
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Persipal Palu (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Persita Tangerang
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:12:26, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

George Peter Brown (born 4 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Liga 1 club Persita Tangerang.[1]

Club career

Early career

Growing up, Brown played youth football for Hutton and Brentwood Athletic.[2] In 2017, he enrolled at Ashland University in the United States and played college football for five seasons.[3]

In December 2022, Brown signed a two-year deal with Liga 1 side Persebaya Surabaya.[4] On 18 January 2023, he made his professional debut as a substitute in a 5–0 win over Persita.[5] On 15 November 2023, Brown was released by the club.[6] Despite having previously been announced as released from his contract at Persebaya, later that month, he was revealed as a loan signing for Liga 2 side Persipal Palu.[7] On 10 December 2023, he made his league debut for Persipal in a 2–0 defeat to Persiba Balikpapan.[8]

International career

In September 2023, Brown earned his first call-up to the Indonesia U23 squad for the 2022 Asian Games.[9] [10]

Personal life

Brown was born in England to an English father and Indonesian mother.[11] His brother is fellow footballer Jack Brown.[4] He attended Brentwood School in Essex growing up.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Brown Profile. 15 September 2023.
  2. Web site: George Brown. issuu.com. 1 December 2016. 24 January 2023.
  3. Web site: George Brown - 2021. goashlandeagles.com. 24 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Biodata dan Agama George Brown: Pemain Keturunan yang Direkrut Persebaya. sportstars.id. 4 December 2022. 24 January 2023. Indonesian. 24 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230124095701/https://www.sportstars.id/read/biodata-dan-agama-george-brown-pemain-keturunan-yang-dikontrak-persebaya-surabaya-8Lin28. dead.
  5. Web site: PERSITA VS. PERSEBAYA SURABAYA 0 - 5. soccerway.com. 18 January 2023. 24 January 2023.
  6. persebayaupdate. George Brown, Nuri Fasya, dan Salman Alfarid, mencapai kesepakatan dengan Persebaya untuk mengakhiri kerja sama lebih cepat.. 1724821093658341788. 15 November 2023. 16 November 2023.
  7. Web site: Dua Pemain Persebaya Surabaya Resmi Dipinjamkan ke Persipal, Satu Bek Kanan Label Timnas. tribunnews.com. 28 November 2023. 14 December 2023. Indonesian.
  8. Web site: 11 laskar yg turun pertama sore ini vs @persibabpp. instagram.com. 10 December 2023. 14 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Bek Persebaya George Brown Bakal Absen 32 Hari untuk Misi ke Tiongkok. harian.disway.id. 6 September 2023. 7 September 2023. id.
  10. Web site: Profil George Brown, Darah London di Timnas U-24 Asian Games. 15 September 2023. 15 September 2023. id.
  11. Web site: Profil George Brown, Pemain Keturunan Inggris-Indonesia yang Resmi Gabung Persebaya Surabaya. bolatimes.com. 3 December 2022. 24 January 2023. Indonesian.