Jacob Dowse is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle Jets.

Jacob Dowse
Personal information
Full name Jacob Dowse
Date of birth (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 24)
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Newcastle Jets
Number 11
Youth career
2015–2016 Emerging Jets
2017–2021 Broadmeadow Magic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2022 Broadmeadow Magic[1] 55 (15)
2022–2023 Perth Glory 17 (0)
2023– Newcastle Jets 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2023

Youth career

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Jacob played for the Newcastle Jets FC Youth in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW, before he was eventually released due to numerous knee injuries.[citation needed]

Broadmeadow Magic

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Following his release from the Newcastle Jets, he was contacted by close friend Jeremy Wilson to play for Broadmeadow Magic FC.[citation needed] He impressed enough in the youth ranks to earn his first team debut at the age of 16.[citation needed] Dowse

Perth Glory

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Dowse was offered a trial at Perth by his former coach at Broadmeadow Magic, Ruben Zadkovich who was then head coach of Perth Glory.[2] The trial was successful and he signed a scholarship contract with the club.[3][4]

In September 2022, Dowse signed a scholarship deal with Perth Glory.[5][6] He made his A-League Men debut against Central Coast Mariners on 23 October 2022 coming off the bench in a 2–1 win.[7] Dowse made his first and only start for Perth on 6 January 2023 against the Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 57 minutes as a striker before being substituted. Dowse left Perth Glory at the conclusion of the 2022–23 A-League season, having contributed 5 assists across his 17 appearances.

Newcastle Jets

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In May 2023, Dowse returned to his youth club Newcastle Jets, signing a two-year contract.[8] Dowse made his Jets debut on 14 August 2023 in the First Round of the Australia Cup against Melbourne Victory FC, being substituted in at the start of extra time as the Jets were knocked out 3-2 after extra time.

Career statistics

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As of Matches Played 21st July 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Broadmeadow Magic FC 2017 National Premier Leagues Northern NSW 10 0 N/A
2018 1 0
2019 4 0
2020 16 1
2021 9 2
2022 15 12
Broadmeadow Magic Total 55 15 N/A 55 15
Perth Glory FC 2022-23 A-League Men 17 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Newcastle Jets FC 2023-24 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2024-25 0 0
Career total 72 15 0 0

References

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  1. ^ "Player statistics for Jacob Dowse – GameDay". My GameDay. 23 October 2022.
  2. ^ "New Opportunity for Broadmeadow Striker".
  3. ^ Twohill, Jack (10 October 2022). "Jacob Dowse: Glory's New Signing Looking to Leave His Mark in 2022". Kick 360.
  4. ^ "Perth Glory signing 'a work in progress' says coach". 7 September 2022.
  5. ^ Morgan, Gareth (7 September 2022). "Glory sign versatile attacking midfielder on scholarship deal". Perth Glory.
  6. ^ Kerry, Craig (1 September 2022). "Broadmeadow's Jacob Dowse wins contract with A-League club Perth Glory". Newcastle Herald.
  7. ^ "Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory. Round 3, 2022–23". Ultimate A-League. 22 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Newcastle Jets confirm player movement update". Newcastle Jets. 16 May 2023.
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