Jing Reec
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jing Machar Reec[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 June 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Cairo, Egypt | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Melbourne Victory | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Blacktown Workers | |||
| Mt Druitt Town Rangers | |||
| 2016–2020 | Marconi Stallions | ||
| 2021–2023 | AGF | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Marconi Stallions | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | CCM Academy | 15 | (11) |
| 2021 | Central Coast Mariners | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | AGF | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Central Coast Mariners (loan) | 20 | (3) |
| 2024– | Melbourne Victory | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Australia U20 | 3 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 July 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 November 2023 | |||
Jing Machar Reec (born Jing Lual; 12 June 2003)[1] is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory. Born a South Sudanese refugee in Egypt, he represents Australia at youth level.
Club career
[edit]Central Coast Mariners
[edit]Having played for the Central Coast Mariners Academy, Reec made his A-League debut in the Mariners' last regular season match of the 2020-21 season against Western United at home, coming off the bench and playing 19 minutes.[3] This would be his only appearance for the club as on 9 August 2021, Central Coast Mariners confirmed that Reec had joined Danish Superliga club AGF.[4]
AGF
[edit]He made his debut for AGF as a substitute in a win over Frem in the 2021–22 Danish Cup on 23 September 2021.[5]
Loan to Central Coast Mariners
[edit]Reec re-joined Central Coast Mariners on a season-long loan ahead of the 2023–24 season.[6] Reec scored his first senior goal for the Mariners in an F3 Derby, scoring the third and final goal in a 3–1 win at home against Newcastle Jets on 25 November 2023.[7]
Reec was part of the Mariners' Championship,[8] Premiership[9] and AFC Cup winning 2023-24 season.[10] Shortly after the conclusion of the season, the Mariners confirmed Reec would return to his parent club.[11]
Melbourne Victory
[edit]On 3 July 2024, Reec joined A-League Men club Melbourne Victory on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract with the club.[12]
International career
[edit]Reec was selected in the Australian under-20 squad for the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup.[13]
Honours
[edit]Central Coast Mariners
- A-League Men Championship: 2023-24[8]
- A-League Men Premiership: 2023-24[9]
- AFC Cup: 2023-24[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Efter prøvetræning: Velkommen til Jing". agf.dk (in Danish). 10 August 2021.
- ^ Jing Reec (Central Coast Mariners) :: Ultimate A-League, ultimatealeague.com
- ^ "Early birthday present for Jing Reec". National Premier Leagues NSW. 22 June 2021.
- ^ AGF henter ung angriber i Australien, bold.dk, 9 August 2021
- ^ Lewis, Dave (25 September 2021). "Ex-A-League rookie Reec eyeing huge Young Socceroos role after Danish breakthrough". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Jing Reec re-joins Mariners on one year loan deal". Central Coast Mariners FC. 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Drought broken! Champions win at last in F3 Derby triumph over Jets". aleagues.com.au. 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Mariners defeat Victory in inspirational Grand Final showdown". Coast Community News. 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United". ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup". ABC News (Australia). 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Central Coast Mariners confirm departure of Jing Reec following conclusion of loan deal". Central Coast Mariners FC. 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jing Reec". Melbourne Victory. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Subway Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023". Football Australia. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
External links
[edit]- Jing Reec at Soccerway
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