Jing Reec Explained

Jing Reec
Fullname:Jing Machar Reec[1]
Birth Date:12 June 2003[2]
Birth Place:Cairo, Egypt
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Melbourne Victory
Clubnumber:19
Youthclubs1:Blacktown Workers
Youthclubs2:Mt Druitt Town Rangers
Youthyears3:2016–2020
Youthclubs3:Marconi Stallions
Youthyears4:2021–2023
Youthclubs4:AGF
Years1:2020
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Caps2:15
Goals2:11
Years3:2021
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2024
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Central Coast Mariners (loan)
Caps5:20
Goals5:3
Years6:2024–
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Australia U20
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:3 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:25 November 2023

Jing Machar Reec (born Jing Lual; 12 June 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory. Born a South Sudanese refugee in Egypt, he represents Australia at youth level.

Club career

Central Coast Mariners

Having played for the Central Coast Mariners Academy, Reec made his A-League debut in the Mariners' last regular season match of the 2020-21 season against Western United at home, coming off the bench and playing 19 minutes.[3] This would be his only appearance for the club as on 9 August 2021, Central Coast Mariners confirmed that Reec had joined Danish Superliga club AGF.[4]

AGF

He made his debut for AGF as a substitute in a win over Frem in the 2021–22 Danish Cup on 23 September 2021.[5]

Loan to Central Coast Mariners

Reec re-joined Central Coast Mariners on a season-long loan ahead of the 2023–24 season.[6] Reec scored his first senior goal for the Mariners in an F3 Derby, scoring the third and final goal in a 3–1 win at home against Newcastle Jets on 25 November 2023.[7]

Reec was part of the Mariners' Championship,[8] Premiership[9] and AFC Cup winning 2023-24 season.[10] Shortly after the conclusion of the season, the Mariners confirmed Reec would return to his parent club.[11]

Melbourne Victory

On 3 July 2024, Reec joined A-League Men club Melbourne Victory on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract with the club.[12]

International career

Reec was selected in the Australian under-20 squad for the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup.[13]

Honours

Central Coast Mariners

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Efter prøvetræning: Velkommen til Jing . agf.dk . da . 10 August 2021.
  2. https://ultimatealeague.com/player_detail.php?player_id=1418&season=2020-21 Jing Reec (Central Coast Mariners) :: Ultimate A-League
  3. Web site: Early birthday present for Jing Reec. National Premier Leagues NSW. 22 June 2021.
  4. https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/agf-henter-ung-angriber-i-australien/ AGF henter ung angriber i Australien
  5. News: Ex-A-League rookie Reec eyeing huge Young Socceroos role after Danish breakthrough. 25 September 2021. Dave. Lewis. 6 October 2021. FTBL.com.au.
  6. Web site: 14 July 2023. Jing Reec re-joins Mariners on one year loan deal. Central Coast Mariners FC.
  7. Web site: Drought broken! Champions win at last in F3 Derby triumph over Jets. aleagues.com.au. 25 November 2023.
  8. Web site: 27 May 2024 . Mariners defeat Victory in inspirational Grand Final showdown . Coast Community News.
  9. Web site: 2 February 2024 . Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United . ABC News (Australia).
  10. Web site: Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup. ABC News (Australia). 6 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Central Coast Mariners confirm departure of Jing Reec following conclusion of loan deal. Central Coast Mariners FC. 4 June 2024.
  12. Web site: 3 July 2024 . Melbourne Victory signs Jing Reec . 9 July 2024 . Melbourne Victory.
  13. News: Subway Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023. Football Australia. 8 February 2023. 25 November 2023.