Jesse Makarounas
 Makarounas with Melbourne Victory in 2015. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jesse David Makarounas | ||
| Date of birth | 18 April 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Darwin, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| WA NTC | |||
| 2010–2011 | AIS Football Program | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Perth Glory | 4 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Melbourne Victory | 36 | (0) |
| 2016– | Adelaide United | 7 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Australia U17 | 19 | (11) |
| 2011–2014 | Australia U20 | 9 | (4) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 December 2016. | |||
Jesse David Makarounas (Greek: Τσέση Δαβίδ Μακαρούνας; born 18 April 1994) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United in the A-league.
Born in Darwin, Makarounas played youth football at the WA NTC and AIS Football Program before making his professional debut for Perth Glory in 2012. In 2013, he moved to Melbourne Victory, where he played until 2016.
Makarounas made numerous appearances for the Australia under-17 and Australia under-20 sides.
Early life
Makarounas was born in Darwin to a Greek father and an Italian mother.
Club career
Perth Glory
On 29 April 2011, Makarounas signed for Perth Glory having previously played for the Australian Institute of Sport in the National Youth League.[2] Jesse made his professional debut, and debut for Perth Glory on 24 March 2012, coming on as a half-time substitute for Steven McGarry, in 4–2 home win against Melbourne Victory.
Melbourne Victory
In January 2013 Makarounas signed with rival club Melbourne Victory.[3]
Makarounas was released by Melbourne Victory on 28 May 2016.[4]
Adelaide United
On 11 July 2016, Adelaide United announced that they had signed Makarounas on a one-year contract.[5]
Career statistics
- As of 11 October 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Asia | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Perth Glory | 2011–12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012–13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Melbourne Victory | 2012–13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 3 | |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 54 | 3 | |
| Adelaide United | 2016–17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career total | 41 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 60 | 4 | |
Honours
Club
References
- ↑ "Jesse Makarounas". melbourenvictory.com.au. Melbourne Victory. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ↑ Makarounas signs Perth deal
- ↑ "Victory sign Makarounas". Football Federation Australia. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- ↑ "Melbourne Victory announces squad changes". melbournevictory.com.au. Melbourne Victory FC. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ "Reds bolster squad with Makarounas signing". Adelaide United. 11 July 2016.
External links
- Jesse Makarounas profile at Soccerway
- Jesse Makarounas – FIFA competition record