Lachlan Jackson
Lachlan Robert Tua Jackson (born 12 March 1995) is an Australian footballer who plays as a central defender for the Newcastle Jets.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lachlan Robert Tua Jackson | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Townsville, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Jets | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| QAS | |||
| 2013 | Brisbane Roar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Brisbane Roar NPL | 17 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Brisbane Roar | 3 | (1) |
| 2015– | Newcastle Jets | 75 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017– | Australia U-23 | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 April 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 July 2017 | |||
Club career
Brisbane Roar
Jackson made his senior professional debut against the Melbourne Victory, entering the match as a substitute for the fatigued Luke DeVere in the 84th minute, a game which the Roar lost 2–1. Jackson continued his playing by being a starting player in the penultimate clash against the Victory at Suncorp Stadium, and proved to be a bulwark in defence despite the Roar going down 1–0 in spite of a controversial penalty. He was again chosen for the terminal match of the season, a clash against the Newcastle Jets again at Suncorp Stadium. Kofi Danning opened the scoring in the 71st minute, but the Roar couldn't prevent Edson Montaño from equalising. In the dying minutes of the match, Jet's custodian Ben Kennedy saved a shot from youthful winger Shannon Brady, yet Jackson was there to collect the rebound and finished clinically into the left corner.
Newcastle Jets
On 13 July 2015, the Newcastle Jets secured the signature of Jackson on a one-season deal. Jackson made a total of 18 appearances in his first season at Newcastle, playing at both centre back and full back throughout the year. Jackson's solid performances throughout his first season with Newcastle earned him a one-year contract extension.
External links
- Lachlan Jackson at Soccerway