Alex Jason Brosque is an Australian former professional footballer who was the captain of A-League club Sydney FC.
19 Facts About Alex Brosque
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Alex Brosque played primarily as a striker but played predominantly as a midfielder in central midfield during his time in Japan.
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Alex Brosque was immediately loaned out to Belgian club Westerlo where he struggled due to an ankle injury, making only sixteen appearances and scoring two goals.
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Alex Brosque won the inaugural Reebok Golden Boot along with Stewart Petrie, Archie Thompson and Bobby Despotovski with 8 goals.
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On 11 February 2006 Alex Brosque announced his move to then champions Sydney FC.
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Alex Brosque scored his first A-League goal for Sydney FC against Perth Glory in round 17.
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Alex Brosque scored two crucial braces against Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners which gained Sydney some valuable points during the season.
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Alex Brosque scored 2 of the 5 goals scored by Sydney against Los Angeles Galaxy at Telstra Stadium in November 2007.
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Alex Brosque continued to be a regular for Sydney FC entering into his third season with the club.
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Alex Brosque was capped in his 100th game for Sydney FC during the Round 14 game against Perth Glory at Parramatta Stadium.
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On 26 September 2012, Alex Brosque joined UAE Pro-League side Al Ain on a two-year contract.
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Alex Brosque made 39 appearances for the Emirates side and scored 14 goals.
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On 26 June 2014, Alex Brosque rejoined his former club Sydney FC on a two-year contract, after being released from Al Ain.
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On 18 October 2014, Alex Brosque played in his first Sydney Derby and scored the winning goal in the 79th minute.
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Alex Brosque represented Australia at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship where they reached the second round.
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In 2004, Alex Brosque made his senior international debut for Australia against Fiji in the OFC Nations Cup, where he made three appearances.
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On 9 November 2009, Alex Brosque was called up to the senior national team as an injury replacement for Joshua Kennedy.
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On 15 December 2010, Alex Brosque was selected in the preliminary 50-man squad for the 2011 Asian Cup in January.
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Many people believed that he would be selected in the final 23-man squad, after Joshua Kennedy and Archie Thompson were both injured, but Alex Brosque was then ruled out with an injury himself, costing him a chance to represent Australia for the first time in an international competition.