Jake Brimmer Explained

Jake Brimmer
Fullname:Jake William Brimmer
Birth Date:3 April 1998
Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia[1]
Height:1.69m[2]
Position:Attacking midfielder[3]
Currentclub:Auckland FC
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:2011–2013
Youthclubs1:Nunawading City
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:FFV NTC
Youthyears3:2014–2017
Youthclubs3:Liverpool
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Perth Glory
Caps1:60
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Perth Glory NPL
Caps2:12
Goals2:4
Years3:2020–2024
Clubs3:Melbourne Victory
Caps3:99
Goals3:15
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Auckland FC
Caps4:5
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:13
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:Australia U20
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:2 November 2024
Nationalteam-Update:22 October 2016

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

2021

Individual

2022[19]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jake Brimmer Profile. Liverpool F.C.. 20 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Jake Brimmer . Melbourne Victory . 1 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Jake Brimmer . 8 October 2020 . Melbourne Victory FC.
  4. Web site: Jake Brimmer following in footsteps of Viduka and Kewell. Inside Sport. 20 October 2015.
  5. Web site: Jake Brimmer youngster star. Adelaide Now. 20 October 2015.
  6. News: Aussie midfielder axed by Liverpool. FourFourTwo. 10 June 2017.
  7. News: Perth Glory snap up Jake Brimmer. FourFourTwo. 31 July 2017.
  8. Web site: Midfielder departs by mutual consent for family reasons. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 6 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 2020-10-09. Melbourne Victory signs Jake Brimmer. 2020-10-09. Melbourne Victory. en.
  10. Web site: Recap: 2020/21 Victory Medal . Melbourne Victory FC . 5 June 2021 . 13 June 2021.
  11. Web site: FFA CUP FINAL REPORT: VICTORY 2-1 MARINERS . Melbourne Victory FC . 5 February 2022 . 6 February 2022.
  12. Web site: AFC U-16 C'ship: Japan 2-4 Australia | Football News |. the-AFC.
  13. News: Joeys name squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup. Wide World of Sports. 2 October 2015. 26 October 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151003185328/http://www.wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=9036722. 3 October 2015. dead.
  14. Web site: Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U-19 Championship. Football Federation Australia. 29 September 2016.
  15. Web site: JAKE BRIMMER. Liverpool F.C.. 17 August 2016.
  16. Web site: Perth Glory signs former Liverpool junior Jake Brimmer . 31 July 2017 . ESPN.
  17. Web site: Nicol, Jukic take top awards. Football West. 14 October 2018. 16 October 2018. 16 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181016164915/http://footballwest.com.au/nicol-jukic-take-top-awards/. dead.
  18. News: Harrington . Anna . 5 February 2022 . Popovic delights in Victory FFA Cup glory . Seven News . Seven Network . live . registration . 1 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117185820/https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-beat-mariners-for-ffa-cup-glory-c-5581335 . 17 November 2022.
  19. News: ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona. Anna. Harrington. 20 May 2022. 20 May 2022. The Canberra Times.
  20. Web site: PFA reveals player-voted Austraffic A-League Men Team of the Season on eve of Grand Final. Professional Footballers Australia. 27 May 2022. 27 May 2022.
  21. News: Jake Brimmer takes out Victory Medal. Melbourne Victory FC. 8 December 2022. 3 June 2022.
  22. Web site: Davutovic. David. Melbourne youngster Jake Brimmer, 16, signs three-year-deal with English Premier League giants Liverpool. The Advertiser. News Corporation. 17 August 2016.
  23. Web site: Davidson. John. Jake Brimmer following in the footsteps of Viduka and Kewell. Inside Sport. 17 August 2016.
  24. Web site: Lynch . Michael . Brimmer brings Liverpool lessons to Melbourne Victory . The Age . 5 March 2021 . Fairfax Media . 5 March 2021.
  25. Web site: Log in or sign up to view . 2024-07-09 . l.messenger.com . en.

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