Lachlan Brook

Lachlan Ricky Brook (born 8 February 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for English club Brentford. He is a product of the Adelaide United youth system and made his professional debut for the club in 2017. Brook has been capped by Australia at youth level.

Lachlan Brook
Personal information
Full name Lachlan Ricky Brook[1]
Date of birth (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001
Place of birth Gawler, Australia[1]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Brentford
Youth career
Gawler Eagles
Para Hills Knights
Adelaide Raiders
FFSA NTC
FFA CoE
2016–2017 Adelaide United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Adelaide United NPL 39 (15)
2017–2020 Adelaide United 8 (1)
2020– Brentford 0 (0)
National team‡
2016–2017 Australia U17 16 (10)
2019– Australia U20 6 (3)
2019– Australia U23 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:13, 5 October 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:13, 5 October 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Adelaide United

A forward, Brook began his youth career with spells at Gawler Eagles, Para Hills Knights, FFSA NTC, FFA Centre of Excellence, Adelaide Raiders SC and he joined the youth system at A-League club Adelaide United in November 2016.[3] His progression was such that he was included in the first team squad for the Reds' final 2017 AFC Champions League group stage match versus Jiangsu Suning on 9 May 2017.[4][5] Brook made his professional debut as a substitute for Riley McGree in the dying minutes of the 1–0 defeat.[5]

Brook spent much of the 2017–18, 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons playing for the Adelaide United youth teams, but he made 9 first team appearances during the period,[6] which included a substitute cameo late in the 4–0 2019 FFA Cup Final victory over Melbourne City.[5] His only senior goal for the club came in a 5–3 A-League win over Perth Glory on 30 July 2020.[5] For his performances during the 2019–20 season, Brook shared the Adelaide United Youth Player of the Year award with Taras Gomulka.[7] Despite having signed a new two-year contract in June 2020,[7] Brook departed the Hindmarsh Stadium in October 2020.[4]

Brentford

On 5 October 2020, Brook moved to England to join the B team at Championship club Brentford on a three year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee.[4]

International career

Brook has been capped by Australia at youth level.[1] He was a part of the 2019 AFF U18 Youth Championship-winning squad and scored the only goal of the Final versus Malaysia.[8]

Career statistics
As of match played 4 October 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adelaide United Youth 2017[9] National Premier Leagues South Australia 13 3 ― ― ― 13 3
2018[9] 14 9 ― ― 2[lower-alpha 1] 0 16 9
2019[9] 6 1 ― ― ― 6 1
2020[9] 4 2 ― ― ― 4 2
Total 37 15 ― ― 2 0 39 15
Adelaide United 2016–17[5] A-League 0 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 2] 0 ― 1 0
2017–18[5] 1 0 0 0 ― ― 1 0
2019–20[5] 7 1 1 0 ― ― 8 1
Total 8 1 1 0 1 0 ― 10 1
Career total 45 16 1 0 1 0 2 0 49 16
  1. Appearances in National Premier Leagues South Australia Finals
  2. Appearance in AFC Champions League

Honours

Adelaide United

Australia U19

Individual

References
  1. "Lachlan Brook – Soccer player profile & career statistics". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  2. "Lachlan Brook". Adelaide United. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  3. "Reds sign upcoming Australian star Lachlan Brook for NYL". Adelaide United. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. "Lachlan Brook joins Brentford B from Adelaide United". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. Lachlan Brook at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  6. "Lia and Brook re-signed ahead of 2019/20". Adelaide United. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  7. Filosi, Gianluca (27 August 2020). "Brook determined to kick on after strong finish". Adelaide United. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  8. "Pitch perfect: Meet Young Socceroo hero Lachlan Brook". FTBL. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  9. "Lachlan Brook – Player Statistics". SportsTG. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  10. "Adelaide United vs Melbourne City FC, FFA Cup, Cup Final, 23rd Oct 2019". FFA Cup. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.

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