Luke Brattan
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Brattan (left) and Aaron Mooy in an A-league match in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan Luke Brattan | ||
| Date of birth | 8 March 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Melbourne City | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rochedale Rovers | |||
| Queensland Lions | |||
| 2008–2010 | Brisbane Roar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2015 | Brisbane Roar | 91 | (4) |
| 2015– | Manchester City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Bolton Wanderers (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2016– | → Melbourne City (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2008–2009 | Australia U-20 | 8 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:13, 30 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
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Nathan Luke Brattan (born 8 March 1990) is an Australian professional football player who plays for A-League club Melbourne City.
Born in England, Brattan moved to Australia at a young age, playing youth football for Rochedale Rovers and Queensland Lions before making his professional debut for Brisbane Roar. He spent several seasons with the Roar before leaving the club in 2015.
Brattan appeared several times for the Australian under-20 side and has been called up to the squad of the Australian senior side.
Early life
Brattan was born in Hull, England but moved to Australia when he was six months old. His father Gary formerly played for Hull,[1] as well as Heidelberg United in the NSL.[2]
Club career
Brisbane Roar
Former Rochedale Rovers junior Brattan made his senior debut as a 19-year-old in the Queensland Roar's "Against Racism" clash against Scottish football giants Celtic in 2009, displaying early potential. His debut A-League appearance was away to Perth Glory in December 2009.[1] Often described as one of the best passers of the ball at the club, Brattan finally nailed down a regular spot in the Brisbane Roar starting side after two seasons hampered by injury. He scored the winning goal against Melbourne Victory on 22 March 2014 to award Brisbane the Premiers Plate. In the 2013-14 season Brattan capped a great year by being named in the 2013-14 PFA A-League Team of the Season.[1]
Brattan was released by the club in the run up to the 2015-2016 A-League season following disputes over unpaid superannuation.[3]
Manchester City
Following his release from Brisbane Roar, Brattan was linked with a move to English Premier League side Manchester City.[4] On 26 October 2015, Brattan completed the free transfer move to Manchester City on a four-year deal.[5][6]
Bolton Wanderers loan
On the same day of signing for Manchester City, he was immediately sent out on loan to Bolton Wanderers in the Championship until 3 January 2016.[7] However, the loan was cut short by two weeks and Brattan was recalled by his parent club without having played a single game for Bolton Wanderers.[8]
Melbourne City
In June 2016, Brattan joined Melbourne City on a one-year loan deal.[9] He made his first appearance in a City shirt in a 5-0 friendly match win over Port Melbourne SC on 20 July 2016.[10]
International career
Brattan was called up for the senior Australian team for the first time as an injury replacement for captain Mile Jedinak for the 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh in Perth.[11]
Career statistics
- As of 30 November 2016[12]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | International | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brisbane Roar | 2009–10 | A-League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| 2013–14 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | ||
| 2014–15 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Club total | 91 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 105 | 4 | ||
| Manchester City | 2015–16 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bolton Wanderers (loan) | 2015–16 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melbourne City (loan) | 2016–17 | A-League | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Career total | 98 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 117 | 6 | ||
Honours
Club
Individual
References
- 1 2 3 "Luke Brattan could be an asset at Man City - Scouts Notebook - ESPN FC". ESPNFC.com.
- ↑ http://www.a-league.com.au/article/hyundai-a-league-lads-and-their-dads/lv14th33tq9d1d88pbcm128b0
- ↑ "Brattan leaves Brisbane after failure to pay super". 28 August 2015.
- ↑ "Manchester City close in on signing of Australian midfielder Luke Brattan". 25 September 2015.
- ↑ Glover, Ben (October 27, 2015). "Luke Brattan move to Manchester City confirmed, reveals an A-League game sealed his future". Fox Sports Australia. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ↑ Glover, Ben (26 October 2015). "Luke Brattan move to Manchester City confirmed, reveals an A-League game sealed his future". The Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ Pye, David (26 October 2015). "Wanderers sign Manchester City midfielder Luke Brattan on loan". The Bolton News.
- ↑ "Luke Brattan recalled by Manchester City". Bolton Wanderers. 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Melbourne City sign Luke Brattan on loan from Manchester City and extend Anthony Caceres loan deal". The Daily Telegraph. 10 June 2016.
- ↑ "Report: City kick-off pre-season with five against Port Melbourne". Melbourne City FC. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ↑ "Brattan gets Socceroos call up". 28 August 2015.
- ↑ "L. Brattan on Soccerway". Soccerway. October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
External links
- Luke Brattan profile at Soccerway