James Downey was born on 19 October 1987 and is an Australian footballer who last played for Ballarat Red Devils in the National Premier Leagues Victoria Division 1.
10 Facts About Jimmy Downey
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Jimmy Downey was with the Queensland Academy of Sport between 2003 and 2004 before joining the Australian Institute of Sport in 2005.
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Jimmy Downey holds the AIS football program beep test record.
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Jimmy Downey was released, along with all other North Queensland players.
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Jimmy Downey signed up for Dutch Eerste Divisie side Sparta in July 2010.
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Jimmy Downey has come back to Australia and is playing with local club the Oakleigh Cannons, in the Victorian Premier League in a bid to gain a professional contract with an A-League club.
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Jimmy Downey scored his first goal for the club against St Albans Saints.
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Jimmy Downey scored his second goal for the opening the scoring, against the Green Gully Cavaliers.
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Jimmy Downey has played 13 games for the Young Socceroos, scoring one goal.
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Jimmy Downey has been called up for the Australia under 17 team.