George Brown (Australian soccer)

George Brown was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a forward for Brisbane City, Pineapple Rovers and the Australia national soccer team.

George Brown
Personal information
Full name George Brown
Place of birth Queensland, Australia
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1925 Brisbane City
1925–? Pineapple Rovers
International career
1922 Australia 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Brown played for many years for Brisbane City in the Queensland FA Division One. In 1925, he moved to Pineapple Rovers.[1] He won the Premiership in his first season in 1925 with the Pineapple Rovers.[2]

International career

Brown began his international career with Australia in 1922 on their first historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 1–1 draw to New Zealand.[3] He scored his first and only goal for Australia against New Zealand in a 1–3 defeat in July 1922.[4][5]

Career statistics

International
National teamYear[3]Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1922002121
Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Australia goal.
List of international goals scored by George Brown
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 8 July 1922 Carlaw Park, Auckland, New Zealand  New Zealand 1–2 1–3 Friendly [6]

References
  1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. "SOCCER'S CURTAIN". Truth. No. 1330. Queensland, Australia. 13 September 1925. p. 5. Retrieved 21 November 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  4. "Soccer Football". The Telegraph. No. 15, 480. Queensland, Australia. 10 July 1922. p. 7 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved 21 November 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. Esamie, Thomas. "Socceroo Internationals for 1922". Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  6. "Soccer Football". The Telegraph. No. 15, 480. Queensland, Australia. 10 July 1922. p. 7 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
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