Jamilla Rankin Explained

Jamilla Rankin
Fullname:Jamilla Sofia Rankin[1]
Birth Date:2003 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Position:Fullback
Currentclub:TSG Hoffenheim
Youthclubs1:Eureka FC
Youthclubs2:Liverpool FC International Academy
Youthclubs3:Brisbane Roar FC/NTC-Football Queensland
Youthclubs4:Football NSW-FNSW Institute
Years1:2019–2023
Clubs1:Brisbane Roar
Caps1:45
Goals1:1
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Melbourne Victory
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:TSG Hoffenheim
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Australia U23
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:15 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:7 April 2021

Jamilla Sofia Rankin (born 9 May 2003) is an Australian soccer player who plays for TSG Hoffenheim in the Frauen-Bundesliga. She has previously played for Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women.[2]

Early life

Rankin grew up in Northern New South Wales and played for Brisbane Roar/QAS NTC and later has also played for FNSW Institute in New South Wales. While attending Rosebank Public School, she competed in athletics as well as soccer.[3]

Club career

In March 2020, Rankin made her W-League debut for Brisbane Roar in a 3–1 loss to Melbourne City, starting the match and playing the full 90 minutes. In 2021, Rankin received a young football of the year nomination for February, due to her successful season in the 2020–21 W-League.[4] In August 2021, Rankin re-signed with Brisbane Roar.[5] Her performances in her first two seasons in the W-League earned her favourable comparisons with fellow Australian defenders Steph Catley and Ellie Carpenter.[6]

In August 2023, Rankin joined Melbourne Victory.[7]

In August 2024, Rankin moved overseas, signing with German club TSG Hoffenheim on a three-year deal.[8]

International career

Rankin was a part of the Junior Matildas team during the 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualification and final tournament. She featured during two matches of qualification as well as featuring in four games in the final tournament, playing 360 minutes, starting each game she played in.[9] [10]

On 21 November 2020, Rankin was called up for the first ever Women's Talent Identification Camp which was held in Canberra from 22 – 26 of November 2020.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squad List, FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022: Australia (AUS) . . 1 . 3 August 2022 . 3 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Rankin makes debut for Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 1 March 2020. 2 March 2020.
  3. Web site: Jumpin' Jamilla aims high in soccer and athletics. The Daily Telegraph. 4 December 2014. 30 August 2021. Forbes. Richard.
  4. Web site: Jamilla Rankin earns Westfield W-League Young Footballer of the Year nomination. 9 March 2021. Brisbane Roar. 9 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Jamilla Rankin re-signs with Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 19 August 2021. 30 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Future Matildas: Which young W-League stars can make an impact at the 2023 Women's World Cup?. ESPN Australia. 15 April 2021. 30 August 2021. Lewis. Samantha.
  7. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Jamilla Rankin. Melbourne Victory. 23 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Jamilla Rankin wechselt zur TSG. Jamilla Rankin moves to TSG. de. TSG Hoffenheim. 4 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Rae Dower selects Junior Matildas squad for qualifiers. 9 February 2019. Beyond 90. 22 November 2020.
  10. Web site: AFC U-16 Women's Championship – Junior Matildas Squad. 4 September 2019. Matildas.com.au. 22 November 2020.
  11. Web site: 23 Players called up to first ever Women's Talent Identification Camp. 21 November 2020. Matildas.com.au. 21 November 2020.
  12. Web site: 7 Sydney FC players called up to first ever Women's Talent Identification Camp. 21 November 2020. Sydney FC. 21 November 2020. Warriner. David.