| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 October 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Gordon, Australia [1] | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sydney FC | ||
| Number | TBA | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rockdale Ilinden | |||
| Sydney FC | |||
| South Florida Bulls | |||
| GPS Portland Phoenix | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2021 | Bucharest United | ||
| 2021-2022 | FC Rapid București | ||
| 2022 | SSU Politehnica Timișoara | 5 | (0) |
| 2022-2023 | CS Tunari | 5 | (0) |
| 2023-2024 | Rockdale Ilinden | 19 | (0) |
| 2024– | Sydney FC | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 June 2024 | |||
Harrison Devenish-Meares (born 26 October 1996) is an Australian association footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for A-League Men club Sydney FC.
Career
Devenish-Meares was born on Sydney's Upper North Shore and moved to the United States to begin his career with the South Florida Bulls in the US College system, before signing a short-term contract with GPS Portland Phoenix in the USL League Two, where he was recognized for his strong contributions. [1]
After travelling to Romania, a move to FC Rapid București was scuttled following the discovery the club had a FIFA sanctioned transfer ban. [1] Following two short stints with lower league clubs in Romania, Devenish-Meares returned to Australia, signing with Rockdale Ilinden FC in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. [2] Following strong performances for Rockdale, he signed a 2-year contract with A-League Men club Sydney FC. [3]
Personal life
Whilst in the United States representing South Florida Bulls, he completed a Bachelor of Biological Science at the University of South Florida. [4]
References
- ^ a b c Davidson, John (24 September 2020). "Meet the Aussie out to break through at historic Romanian club". SBS Sport. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Sydney FC sign experienced Aussie GK after '7-year journey'". A-Leagues.
- ^ "HARRISON DEVENISH-MEARS SNAPPED UP BY SYDNEY FC". Football NSW. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Sydney FC Sign Experienced New Goalkeeper". Sydney FC. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
External links
- Harrison Devenish-Meares at Soccerway