Mitchell Oxborrow
Mitchell Tony Oxborrow (born 18 February 1995) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player who last played as a midfielder for Brisbane Roar in the A-League. He also last played for Broadmeadow Magic in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mitchell Tony Oxborrow | ||
Date of birth | 18 February 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Dagenham, England | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2011 | WA NTC | ||
2011–2012 | A.I.S. | ||
2012–2014 | Newcastle Jets | ||
2014–2017 | Perth Glory | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2014 | Newcastle Jets NPL | 17 | (1) |
2012–2014 | Newcastle Jets | 6 | (0) |
2015–2017 | Perth Glory NPL | 4 | (0) |
2015–2017 | Perth Glory | 26 | (1) |
2017 | Broadmeadow Magic | 6 | (3) |
2017–2018 | Brisbane Roar | 17 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Broadmeadow Magic | 32 | (10) |
National team‡ | |||
2011 | Australia U-17 | 2 | (0) |
2012–2014 | Australia U-20 | 3 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 September 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 8 October 2013 |
Early life
Oxborrow was born and raised in the East End of London until age ten, when he moved with his family to Perth. Oxborrow attended both Woodvale Primary School and Woodvale Secondary College where he competed in the football program. Oxborrow showed talent from a young age.[1]
Playing career
He scored his last A-League goal in a 2–2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers on 19 December 2015 with a long-range direct free kick.[2]
Oxborrow returned to Newcastle in June 2017, joining Broadmeadow Magic in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW but cited his ambition to return to the A-League.[3]
Oxborrow signed a one-year contract with Brisbane Roar in August 2017.[4] In May 2018, Oxborrow was released along with teammate Corey Gameiro.[5]
References
- Dillon, Robert (17 October 2013). "New life a blessing in disguise for Oxborrow". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- "A-League: Perth draw 2–2 with Western Sydney". The Australian. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- Gardiner, James (19 June 2017). "Mitch hopes return proves magic tonic". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- "Roar snap up Mitchell Oxborrow". 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- "Brisbane Roar part ways with fringe pair". A-League. 3 May 2018.