James Brown (Australian soccer)

James Brown (born 19 February 1990) is an Australian soccer player who currently plays for NPL Victoria club Hume City FC. At youth level, he played for the Australia national under-23 soccer team. He has 82 caps in the A-League with Gold Coast United, Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City between 2008 and 2016. He is Indigenous Australian.

For other people named James Brown, see James Brown (disambiguation).

James Brown

Personal information
Full name	James Brown
Date of birth	(1990-02-19) 19 February 1990
Place of birth	Sydney, Australia
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position(s)	Attacking Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Hume City
Number	8
Youth career
	Burleigh Heads
2005–2006	QAS
2007–2008	AIS
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007	AIS	22	(4)
2008–2012	Gold Coast United	38	(9)
2012–2014	Newcastle Jets	28	(0)
2014–2016	Melbourne City	16	(1)
2016	Avondale	5	(0)
2016	Cape Town City	2	(0)
2017	Nunawading City	37	(9)
2018–	Hume City	40	(15)
National team^‡
2005–2007	Australia U-17	7	(2)
2007–2008	Australia U-20	11	(0)
2010–2011	Australia U-23	6	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 September 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 March 2015

Club career

From the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), James Brown originally began his football career in the Tweed Heads region of N.S.W. Australia, with Bilambil F.C. and then Kingscliff Soccer Club, before moving on to play for Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. After being scouted by several representative teams, and playing football with the Gold Coast Representative Side and an Australia Selection at the Under 13 National Championships, Brown came through the ranks of the QAS, and was then signed by the AIS in 2007.[1] A terrific start to the Victorian Premier League season in 2007 saw Brown rise through the ranks at the AIS and become a regular starter and key player for them. Brown scored 4 goals in 22 games, playing alongside the likes of Luke De Vere, Kofi Danning, James Holland and Daniel Mullen.[2] As the season came to a close, Brown was found to have developed the Osteitis pubis condition, which has limited his footballing over the past 12 months.[3]

Gold Coast United

On 9 December 2008 Brown was signed to a three-year deal by Gold Coast United.[4][5][6] On 2 June 2009 Brown broke his right fibula in training, sidelining him for 8 weeks.[7][8] On 13 January 2010 Brown scored his first senior goal in a 2–0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Skilled Park from a beautiful one-two with captain Jason Culina.[9][10] In the 2011 season debut, Brown scored a stunning late equalizer in a 1–1 draw with Wellington Phoenix, the goal was voted goal of the week. In the second game of the season, Brown scored another terrific goal in a 1–1 draw against the Central Coast Mariners. In Round 4, Brown scored in a 3–1 win over the Newcastle Jets. In Round 6, Brown scored a goal from a heavy deflection in a 2–1 away defeat to Adelaide United.[11] Brown was subsequently voted October's young player of the month.[12]

Newcastle Jets

On 15 February 2012 it was announced he had signed a two-year contract with A-League club Newcastle Jets starting at the beginning of the 2012–13 A-League season.[13]

Melbourne City

On 20 May 2014 it was announced that Brown joined Melbourne City alongside two other youth players, Connor Chapman and Jacob Melling. He scored his first goal in the 70th minute against Sydney FC to boost the team's finals hopes[14] On 28 April 2016, Brown was released by Melbourne City.[15]

Avondale

On 19 May 2016, Brown joined National Premier League club Avondale,[16] but departed the club after a month.[2]

Cape Town City

In August 2016, Brown joined newly formed South African Premier Division side Cape Town City.[17] Brown parted ways with the club in October 2016, after only 3 appearances.[18]

Nunawading City

In early 2017, it was announced Brown had signed for NPL Victoria side, Nunawading City FC. Brown scored on debut against the Eastern Lions in Round 1 of the 2017 season.

Career statistics

As of 23 February 2017

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Australian Institute of Sport	2007	Victorian Premier League	22	4	0	0	0	0	22	4
Gold Coast United	2009–10	A-League	9	1	0	0	0	0	9	1
	2010–11		12	2	0	0	0	0	12	2
	2011–12		17	6	0	0	0	0	17	6
	Gold Coast total		38	9	0	0	0	0	38	9
Newcastle Jets	2012–13	A-League	16	0	0	0	0	0	16	0
	2013–14		12	0	0	0	0	0	12	0
	Newcastle total		28	0	0	0	0	0	28	0
Melbourne City	2014–15	A-League	15	1	1	0	0	0	16	1
	2015–16		1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	City total		16	1	1	0	0	0	17	1
Avondale	2016	National Premier Leagues	5	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Cape Town City	2016–17	South African Premier Division	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	0
Nunawading City	2017	National Premier Leagues Victoria 2	3	1	0	0	0	0	3	1
Career total			114	15	2	0	0	0	116	15

Honours

Country

Australia

• AFF U19 Youth Championship: 2008

References

1. "A-League Stars Help Award AIS Scholarships". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
2. Kulas, Damir. "Former Melbourne City duo linked with Nunawading City". The Corner Flag. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
3. It's a sign of United faith in our talent
4. Gold Coast United signs James Brown
5. "United Snap Up Teen Starlet". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
6. "Gold Coast United signing excites Brown". ABC News. 10 December 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
7. James Brown is hurt
8. Young Socceroo James Brown breaks leg
9. GOLD COAST V NEWCASTLE – 13 JANUARY 2010
10. "Gold Coast moves to second". Archived from the original on 28 February 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
11. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/Gold-Coast-United-FC-v-Newcastle-Jets-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2105
12. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Q%20&%20A%20with%20James%20Brown/42553
13. "Latest | The World Game". The World Game. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
14. "Melbourne Heart FC Captures New Signings". Football Federation Australia. 20 May 2014.
15. "Melbourne City FC Player Update". Melbourne City FC. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
16. "Brown joins City party at Avondale". The Corner Flag. 19 May 2016.
17. Ditlhobolo, Austin (1 August 2016). "Cape Town City FC sign Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and Australia international". Goal.com. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
18. "City part ways with Brown". soccerladuma.co.za. 11 October 2016.

External links

• James Brown at Soccerway