1. Jackson Alexander Irvine was born on 7 March 1993 and is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for Bundesliga club FC St Pauli, whom he captains, and the Australia national team.
15 Facts About Jackson Irvine
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Jackson Irvine played for Scotland at under-19 level, but subsequently chose to represent the Australia national team at senior level, and was selected in their 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups squads.
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Jackson Irvine was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where he attended The Knox School.
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Jackson Irvine won the Frankston Pines player of the year award in 2009, his first season of senior football.
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Jackson Irvine signed with Celtic in December 2010 after a successful trial period.
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Jackson Irvine then went on to earn regular playing time in the starting eleven.
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In January 2014, Jackson Irvine's loan spell with Kilmarnock was extended until the end of the season.
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On 1 September 2014, Jackson Irvine was sent out on loan again, this time to Ross County.
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On 30 August 2017, Jackson Irvine signed a three-year deal with Hull City.
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On 5 July 2021, Jackson Irvine signed for German club FC St Pauli, playing in the 2.
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Jackson Irvine represented Scotland at the under-19 international level, although he said in October 2011 that he was still interested in playing for Australia.
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Jackson Irvine was eligible to play for Scotland because his father was born in Aberdeen, although he reiterated his desire to play for his native Australia in September 2012.
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Jackson Irvine represented Australia at the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship in United Arab Emirates and at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
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In September 2013, Jackson Irvine received his first Australia senior national team call-up and was selected for two matches.
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On 28 March 2023, Jackson Irvine became the 63rd captain of Australia in a friendly against Ecuador at Docklands Stadium.