Bailey Brandtman (born 28 June 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Central Coast Mariners.

Bailey Brandtman
Personal information
Full name Bailey Anthony Brandtman
Date of birth (2005-06-28) 28 June 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Central Coast Mariners
Number 37
Youth career
2017–2021 Moreton Bay United
2021– Central Coast Mariners
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– CCM Academy 20 (2)
2023– Central Coast Mariners 4 (0)
International career
2023- Australia U20 2 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 February 2024

Club career edit

Brandtman begun his football career playing his youth football in the youth teams of National Premier Leagues Queensland club Moreton Bay United.[1]

Central Coast Mariners edit

In 2021, Brandtman was scouted and signed by the Central Coast Mariners to join their academy set up.[2] Brandtman played mostly for the Mariners U20s team in his first few seasons at the club, including playing in the 2022 NSW League One U20s Grand Final.[3] Brandtman broke through into the NPL first grade side at the back-end of the 2023 NPL season, and is considered one of the leading players for the team for the 2024 season.[4]

Brandtman received a scholarship contract from the club to be part of their first team squad for the 2023-24 A-League season.[5] Brandtman made his A-League debut on 27 January 2024, in a home victory over Brisbane Roar.[6]

International career edit

Brandtman was named in Australia's U20 squad for the 2023 Marbella Week of Football Tournament in Spain,[7] scoring twice in Australia's three games as they went through the tournament undefeated.[8][9]

References edit

  1. ^ "Another Jets Academy Player to wear the Green & Gold". Moreton Bay United. 26 September 2023 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ "Congratulations to Sunshine Coast Wave Player Bailey Brandtman who has been selected for the Central Coast Mariners Academy". Sunshine Coast Fustal. 10 January 2021 – via Instagram.
  3. ^ "ACADEMY: The high's and lows of finals football". Central Coast Mariners FC. 25 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Mariners Men's Academy season gets underway at home against Sydney United 58". Central Coast Mariners FC. 17 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Bailey Brandtman and Nicholas Duarte sign Scholarship deals". Central Coast Mariners FC. 30 October 2023.
  6. ^ "A huge congratulations to both Bailey Brandtman and Ronald Barcellos on making their Isuzu UTE A-League debuts last weekend". Central Coast Mariners. 30 January 2024 – via Instagram.
  7. ^ "Congratulations to Bailey Brandtman and Max Middleby on being selected in the Young Socceroos squad". Central Coast Mariners. 25 September 2023 – via Instagram.
  8. ^ "Young Socceroos cap off flawless Marbella tournament with another win: 'It's a big surprise'". keepup.com.au. 18 October 2023.
  9. ^ "CCSC'S BAILEY BRANDTMAN STARS FOR YOUNG SOCCEROOS". Central Coast Sports College. 25 November 2023.

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