Brooklyn David Anthony Genesini (born 12 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for National League South club Weymouth.

Brooklyn Genesini
Genesini in 2022
Personal information
Full name Brooklyn David Anthony Genesini[1]
Date of birth (2001-12-12) 12 December 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Yeovil, England
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Weymouth
Youth career
2007–2009 Brazil Soccer School
2009–2021 AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 AFC Bournemouth 0 (0)
2021Poole Town (loan) 9 (0)
2022–2023Næstved (loan) 6 (1)
2023–2024 Swindon Town 5 (0)
2024Yeovil Town (loan) 7 (0)
2024– Weymouth 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:02, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

Career

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AFC Bournemouth

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Born in Yeovil, Genesini started his footballing career with the Brazil Soccer School before joining AFC Bournemouth. He spent time on loan at Poole Town and was in Bournemouth's squad which went to Portugal for pre-season training in 2022.[2] On 23 August 2022, Genesini debuted for Bournemouth during a 2–2 win on penalties over Norwich City in the League Cup second round, scoring the equaliser in the game. Genesini had been on the pitch for one minute when he scored Bournemouth's second goal in the 92nd minute from Dominic Sadi's assist.[3]

Loan to Næstved

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On 1 September 2022, Genesini was sent on a season-long loan to Danish 1st Division club Næstved.[4] He made his Næstved debut three days later, replacing Mads Agger in the 80th minute of a 3–0 home win over Vendsyssel FF.[5] On 9 October 2022, he scored his first goal for the club, securing a 1–1 draw in injury time against HB Køge, coached by former Liverpool player Daniel Agger.[6]

Swindon Town

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In August 2023, Genesini signed for Swindon Town making him the club's eighth signing of the summer 2023 transfer window.[7]

Loan to Yeovil Town

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On 15 March 2024, Genesini signed for his hometown club Yeovil Town on loan until the end of 2023–24 season.[8]

On 2 May 2024, Swindon announced the player would be released in the summer when his contract expired.[9]

Weymouth

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In July 2024, Genesini signed for National League South club Weymouth.[10]

Career statistics

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As of match played 21 September 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition.
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
AFC Bournemouth 2021–22[1] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23[11] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Total 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Poole Town (loan) 2021–22[12] SL Premier Division South 9 0 0 0 1[c] 0 10 0
Næstved (loan) 2022–23[1] Danish 1st Division 6 1 1 0 7 1
Swindon Town 2023–24[13] League Two 5 0 0 0 1 0 3[d] 0 9 0
Yeovil Town (loan) 2023–24[1] National League South 7 0 7 0
Weymouth 2024–25[1] National League South 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Career total 35 1 1 0 2 1 4 0 42 2
  1. ^ Includes Danish Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
  4. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Yeovil Town

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Brooklyn Genesini at Soccerway
  2. ^ Crocker, Tom (24 August 2022). "Brooklyn Genesini". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Bournemouth beat Norwich in late penalty drama". BBC Sport. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Genesini completes loan move to Næstved Boldklub". AFCB. 1 September 2022. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  5. ^ Lissau, Andreas Sandby (4 September 2022). "Agger-perle i overbevisende Næstved-sejr". sn.dk – Sjællandske Nyheder (in Danish). Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  6. ^ Ringstrøm, John (9 October 2022). "Sen udligning i lokalbraget". sn.dk – Sjællandske Nyheder (in Danish). Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  7. ^ Town, Swindon (7 August 2023). "Town sign Brooklyn Genesini". Swindon Town. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Transfer | Brooklyn Genesini joins on loan". ytfc.net. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Charlie Austin: Swindon Town release striker among 11 departures". BBC Sport. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  10. ^ "Brooklyn Genesini: Weymouth sign right-back for 2024/25". Dorset Echo. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Games played by Brooklyn Genesini in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Brooklyn Genesini Match List (1st team)". Poole Town F.C. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  13. ^ "Games played by Brooklyn Genesini in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Yeovil Town: Club secure promotion to National League after season in sixth tier". BBC Sport. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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