Jason Hicks Explained

Jason Hicks
Fullname:Jason Thomas Hicks[1]
Birth Date:16 January 1990
Birth Place:Gravesend, England
Height:1.68m (05.51feet)
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:West Coast Rangers
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:–2009
Youthclubs1:Waitakere United
Years1:2009–2010
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Waitakere United
Years2:2010–2012
Caps2:25
Goals2:7
Clubs2:WaiBop United
Years3:2012–2013
Caps3:18
Goals3:6
Clubs3:Auckland City
Years4:2012–2013
Caps4:20
Goals4:11
Clubs4:Sunshine Coast
Years5:2013
Caps5:2
Goals5:1
Clubs5:Team Wellington
Years6:2013–2015
Caps6:42
Goals6:2
Clubs6:Wellington Phoenix
Years7:2013–2015
Caps7:5
Goals7:1
Clubs7:Wellington Phoenix Res.
Years8:2016
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Clubs8:South Melbourne
Years9:2016–2017
Caps9:47
Goals9:11
Clubs9:Melbourne Knights
Years10:2018
Caps10:14
Goals10:5
Clubs10:Bentleigh Greens
Years11:2018
Caps11:11
Goals11:4
Clubs11:Green Gully
Years12:2019
Caps12:1
Goals12:0
Clubs12:Glenfield Rovers
Years13:2020
Caps13:7
Goals13:7
Clubs13:Albany United
Years14:2021
Caps14:18
Goals14:3
Clubs14:West Coast Rangers
Years15:2022–
Caps15:14
Goals15:3
Clubs15:Albany United
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam1:England U-17
Nationalyears2:2012
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalteam2:New Zealand U-23
Nationalyears3:2014–
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalteam3:New Zealand
Pcupdate:19:18, 2 August 2021 (UTC)
Ntupdate:6 June 2014

Jason Thomas Hicks is a footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for NRFL Division 1 side Albany United.

Club career

Hicks signed with Wellington Phoenix on a short-term injury replacement contract.[2] However, his performances in the 2 league games he played in were impressive enough to land him a 2-year contract with the club.[3] Hicks scored his first goal for the Phoenix in a 3–2 victory over the Newcastle Jets on 9 February 2014.[4]

Hicks was called into the All Whites squad for a 30 May friendly in Auckland against South Africa by interim coach Neil Emblen. Hicks made his international debut on 30 May 2014 against South Africa, coming on as a substitute. The match ended in a nil-all draw.

On 19 November 2015, National Premier Leagues Victoria side South Melbourne FC confirmed that Hicks had joined the club for the 2016 Football Federation Victoria season.[5] Upon signing for the club, Hicks stated his ambition was to "win the league with South".[6] He was released by South Melbourne on 14 February 2016, prior to the beginning of the league season and prior to making a single appearance with the club.[7]

On 13 February 2016, Jason Hicks signed with National Premier Leagues Victoria side Melbourne Knights FC.[8] Hicks made his non-competitive debut for Melbourne Knights in a 3–2 loss to Sydney United 58 FC in the annual Friendship Cup fixture, that year contested at Sydney United Sports Centre in New South Wales.[9] Hicks then made his official debut for the Knights in Round 1 of the NPL Victoria season, a 1–1 draw against Green Gully SC at Knights Stadium.[10] The midfielder got his first assist in Red, White and Blue in Round 3, when he set up fellow midfielder James McGarry for the opening goal in a 2–1 win over Northcote City FC in Round 3.[11] On 19 March 2016, Hicks scored a hat-trick in a 7–0 win over Eltham Redbacks FC in Round 4 of the 2016 FFA Cup.[12] Just six days later, Hicks was again the hero as he scored the lone goal in Melbourne's 1–0 victory over FC Bulleen Lions in the NPL Victoria.[13] In Round 10, Jason Hicks scored a 90th-minute winner against Melbourne Victory FC Youth.[14]

In February 2016, Hicks joined Melbourne Knights.[15] He was released by them in October 2017.[16]

In 2020, Hicks played for Albany United.[17] [18] [19] In 2021, he played for West Coast Rangers.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012 presented by Toyota: List of Players . FIFA . 2 . 29 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121207065034/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FCWC/2012/pdf/FCWC_2012_SquadLists.pdf . 7 December 2012 . dead.
  2. News: Soccer: Phoenix sign four players on short deals . nzherald.co.nz . 13 October 2013 . 10 October 2013.
  3. Web site: Plumber Hicks Lands his Dream Job. Football Federation Australia. 24 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Hughes. Mark. Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix Report. 3 May 2014.
  5. Web site: South sign Jason Hicks for 2016 season • - SMFC. 19 November 2015 .
  6. Web site: Kiwi international joins South Melbourne – Corner Flag.
  7. Web site: Kouroumalis. George. SOUTH RELEASE JASON HICKS AHEAD OF TRANSFER DEADLINE. smfc.com.au. 14 February 2016 . 2 May 2016.
  8. Web site: Knights sign deadline week midfielder. Melbourne Knights FC. 12 February 2016. 2 May 2016.
  9. Web site: Late Charge Falls Short For Gallant Knights. Melbourne Knights FC. 16 February 2016. 2 May 2016.
  10. Web site: Knights Share The Spoils. Melbourne Knights FC. 20 February 2016. 2 May 2016.
  11. Web site: Knights record first win for 2016. Melbourne Knights FC. 4 March 2016. 2 May 2016.
  12. Web site: Hicks Hatrick Ensures No Hick-Ups In Cup Win. Melbourne Knights FC. 18 March 2016. 2 May 2016.
  13. Web site: Knights The Lion Tamers. Melbourne Knights FC. 25 March 2016. 2 May 2016.
  14. Web site: Late Drama Again For Knights. Melbourne Knights FC. May 2016. 2 May 2016.
  15. Web site: Knights sign deadline week midfielder. Melbourne Knights. 13 February 2016.
  16. Web site: Confirmation of club departures. Melbourne Knights. 19 October 2017.
  17. http://www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/newsarticle/92989 LOTTO NRFL Round Six Results – Sunday
  18. http://www.nff.org.nz/newsarticle/92164 LOTTO NRFL Results – Round Three
  19. http://www.nff.org.nz/newsarticle/94378 LOTTO NRFL Golden Boot Standings
  20. http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/news/1499/12/No-room-for-sentiment-for-Riera/ No room for sentiment for Riera