Australian
A-League Men’s top honours recipient, Jake Brimmer has
officially put pen-to-paper to seal his move from Melbourne
Victory to Auckland FC this morning. (Tuesday 9th
July)

Crossing the ditch to join the newest A-League
side, Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corica announced the
addition of Brimmer, 26 to the side during the squad’s
pre-season training session at North Harbour
Stadium.

“He possesses immense talent that will take
him beyond the A-League. Auckland FC has the pathways to
help him achieve that and we anticipate he will step up to
his role within the club as a key contributor to the
team’s success both on and off the field,” says
Corica.

Brimmer has long been considered one of the
league’s most accomplished midfielders, having received
the prestigious Johnny Warren Medal for the 2021-22
season.

At just 24 years old, Brimmer was the youngest
Australian to win the award since Mark Viduka was crowned
player of the year in 1995.

Other accolades include a
highly sought after spot in the 2022 A-Leagues All Star
team, and Melbourne Victory’s 2022 Victory Medal rewarding
the club’s Player of the Year.

He also received the
Mark Viduka Medal in 2021, awarded to the best player in the
Australia Cup Final.

Brimmer featured in 24 of
Victory’s 26 games last season – with a total of 92
appearances across four seasons for the side. During his
debut season with the club, he finished as the club’s
joint top goal scorer for the 2020-21 season.

His
signing further boosts the gung-ho squad heavy on attacking
talent following signings of back-to-back champion Dan Hall,
All Whites Callan Elliot and Joey Champness, plus three-time
A-League title winner Scott Galloway last
week.

Coveted for his all-action style of play, goal
scoring capability and the knack for being in the right
place at the right time, is what makes this elite but humble
midfielder a much-coveted asset.

“He has superb
passing range and the ability to score from anywhere within
35 yards of goal. Combined with his tenure in Victory’s
leadership group, Jake has demonstrated dedicated
progression from player to a key role model for his team
mates,” added Corica.

“The next step is to
continue to work hard on his game and at being the best
player he can be for Auckland FC.”

Born in Lilydale,
Victoria, Brimmer attributes his early years playing at
Nunawading City FC as the most influential time of his
career.

“It’s where I learnt at a young age the
competitive side of football, and the importance of fighting
for the badge, it’s what took me to Liverpool and then
back to Melbourne,” said Brimmer at his
unveiling.

“It’s never easy leaving the club
you’ve grown up supporting, but Auckland FC will provide
an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
Having played alongside many of the team, I know how strong
the squad is and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s
drive to win.

“Everyone can see that the club has
made big steps forward under the leadership team of Steve,
Nick (Becker, CEO), Terry (McFlynn, Director of Football),
and Doug (Kors, Head of Player Recruitment). I couldn’t be
more excited for the season ahead, and am ready for the hard
work expected here,” Brimmer adds.

“Jake is an
example of a player who will get fans out of their seats and
we are proud to be onboarding this pedigree of talent,”
says CEO, Nick Becker.

“As a more seasoned
professional, Jake’s experience will be instrumental in
guiding the next generation through the spotlight, showing
fans they have earned their places in this
squad.”

Auckland FC is majority owned by Bill Foley,
with Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray as local co-owners, and
will play their home games at Mt. Smart’s Go Media
Stadium.

The 2024/25 season kicks off in October and
Auckland FC inaugural season memberships are now on sale.
Visit https://aucklandfc.co.nz/membership/ to find out
more.

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