Jake Brimmer
FullnameJake William Brimmer
Birth date3 April 1998 (age 28)
Birth placeMelbourne, Australia[1]
Height1.69m[2]
PositionAttacking midfielder[3]
CurrentclubAuckland FC
Clubnumber22
Youthyears 12011–2013
Youthclubs 1Nunawading City
Youthyears 22013–2014
Youthclubs 2FFV NTC
Youthyears 32014–2017
Youthclubs 3Liverpool
Years 12017–2020
Clubs 1Perth Glory
Caps 160
Goals 10
Years 22018
Clubs 2Perth Glory NPL
Caps 212
Goals 24
Years 32020–2024
Clubs 3Melbourne Victory
Caps 399
Goals 315
Years 42024–
Clubs 4Auckland FC
Caps 442
Goals 43
Nationalyears 12014–2015
Nationalteam 1Australia U17
Nationalcaps 113
Nationalgoals 13
Nationalyears 22016
Nationalteam 2Australia U20
Nationalcaps 22
Nationalgoals 20
Club-update20 January 2026
Nationalteam-update22 October 2016

Jake William Brimmer (born 3 April 1998) is an Australian soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for A-League club Auckland FC.

Club career

Brimmer began to show his skills at the Rowville Sports Academy and with his junior club Nunawading City before joining the FFV NTC program.[4] Continuing to impress, Brimmer was in talks of a contract with Melbourne Victory before being spotted by Liverpool scout Barry Hunter, and subsequently signed a three-year deal for his childhood team.[5] On 10 June 2017, he was released by Liverpool.[6]

On 31 July 2017, Brimmer returned to Australia, joining A-League side Perth Glory.[7] In October 2020, Brimmer left Perth Glory for family reasons.[8]

On 9 October 2020, Brimmer was transferred to A-League side Melbourne Victory.[9]

In his debut season with the Victory, Brimmer made 25 appearances, finishing with 5 goals and 5 assists; alongside Rudy Gestede and Elvis Kamsoba, Brimmer finished as Melbourne Victory's joint top goalscorer for the 2020–21 season.[10]

Brimmer started for the Victory in the 2021 FFA Cup Final against the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on 5 February 2022. The Victory prevailed 2–1 to win the 2021 FFA Cup, achieving Brimmer's first trophy with the Victory, as well as the Victory's second FFA Cup title.[11] Brimmer was the joint recipient of the Mark Viduka Medal along with Kye Rowles.

On 9 July 2024, Brimmer signed for Auckland FC for their inaugural A-League Men season.[12] Brimmer was appointed vice-captain alongside Tommy Smith and club captain Hiroki Sakai.[13]

On 2 November 2024, Brimmer scored his first goals for the club, netting twice late in a 2–0 victory in the first New Zealand Derby against Wellington Phoenix, capitalising on a mistake by Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi.[14][15]

International career

Brimmer has featured on numerous occasions for the Australian U-17 side. During the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship, he scored two goals in a 4–2 win over Japan.[16] He was selected in the Australian squad for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[17]

On 29 September 2016, Brimmer was called up for the Australian U-20 side for the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship.[18]

On 28 July 2025, Brimmer's request to switch international allegiance to Malta was approved by FIFA.[19]

On 28 August 2025, he was called up by coach Emilio De Leo for Malta’s two games in September against Lithuania and San Marino, but did not make an appearance.[20]

Style of play

Brimmer has been described as an all-action midfielder who is capable of scoring goals, and has a good habit of being in the right place at the right time.[21] He has also been described as having a great passing range and technical ability.[22]

Honours

Club

Perth Glory

Melbourne Victory

Auckland FC

Individual

Personal life

Brimmer is of Maltese ancestry.[29][30] He also holds Maltese citizenship, despite being born in Melbourne, Australia.[19] Brimmer has two daughters.[31] He is currently in a relationship with practicing physiotherapist Amelia Thomas.[32] The couple were married in June 2025.[33]

References

  1. ^ "Jake Brimmer Profile". Liverpool F.C.. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Jake Brimmer". Melbourne Victory. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jake Brimmer". Melbourne Victory FC. 8 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Jake Brimmer following in footsteps of Viduka and Kewell". Inside Sport. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  5. ^ "Jake Brimmer youngster star". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Aussie midfielder axed by Liverpool". FourFourTwo. 10 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Perth Glory snap up Jake Brimmer". FourFourTwo. 31 July 2017.
  8. ^ Morgan, Gareth (6 October 2020). "Midfielder departs by mutual consent for family reasons". Perth Glory
  9. ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jake Brimmer". Melbourne Victory. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  10. ^ "Recap: 2020/21 Victory Medal". Melbourne Victory FC. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  11. ^ "FFA CUP FINAL REPORT: VICTORY 2-1 MARINERS". Melbourne Victory FC. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  12. ^ "Australian football superstar crosses the ditch to join Auckland FC". Auckland FC. 9 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Sakai Appointed New Auckland FC Captain; Two Vice Captains Named". Auckland. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  14. ^ "Wellington Phoenix 0–2 Auckland FC". Australian Professional Leagues. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  15. ^ Rollo, Phillip (2 November 2024). "Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper's costly blunder hands Auckland FC victory in first New Zealand derby". Stuff. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  16. ^ "AFC U-16 C'ship: Japan 2-4 Australia | Football News |". the-AFC
  17. ^ "Joeys name squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup". Wide World of Sports. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  18. ^ "Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U-19 Championship". Football Federation Australia. 29 September 2016.
  19. ^ Monteverde, Marco (2025-07-30). "A-League star makes switch from Australia to Malta". Archived 2026-01-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  20. ^ "DE LEO NAMES MALTA SQUAD FOR LITHUANIA QUALIFIER AND SAN MARINO FRIENDLY". MFA. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  21. ^ "JAKE BRIMMER". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  22. ^ "Perth Glory signs former Liverpool junior Jake Brimmer". ESPN. 31 July 2017.
  23. ^ jdodd (2026-05-23). "Auckland crowned Isuzu UTE A-League Champions after knocking off Sydney FC". A-Leagues. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  24. ^ "Nicol, Jukic take top awards". Football West. 14 October 2018. Archived from the original on 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  25. ^ Harrington, Anna (5 February 2022). "Popovic delights in Victory FFA Cup glory". Seven News. Seven Network. Archived 17 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  26. ^ Harrington, Anna (20 May 2022). "ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  27. ^ "PFA reveals player-voted Austraffic A-League Men Team of the Season on eve of Grand Final". Professional Footballers Australia. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  28. ^ "Jake Brimmer takes out Victory Medal". Melbourne Victory FC. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  29. ^ Davutovic, David. "Melbourne youngster Jake Brimmer, 16, signs three-year-deal with English Premier League giants Liverpool". The Advertiser. News Corporation. Archived 10 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  30. ^ Davidson, John. "Jake Brimmer following in the footsteps of Viduka and Kewell". Inside Sport. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  31. ^ Lynch, Michael (5 March 2021). "Brimmer brings Liverpool lessons to Melbourne Victory". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  32. ^ "Medal night with the best 💙". 1 May 2024.
  33. ^ "Congratulations to @aucklandfc's Jake Brimmer who got married over the weekend ❤️💍". 23 June 2025.