Brad Jones (soccer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Bradley Scott Jones | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1982 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mount Nasura, Australia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Bayswater City | |||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Middlesbrough | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2010 | Middlesbrough | 57 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2001 | → Shelbourne (loan) | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | → Stockport County (loan) | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2003 | → Rotherham United (loan) | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2003 | → Blackpool (loan) | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | → Blackpool (loan) | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | Liverpool | 11 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | → Derby County (loan) | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Bradford City | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | NEC | 17 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Feyenoord | 63 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Al-Nassr | 78 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Perth Glory | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 278 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Australia U20 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Australia U23 | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2018 | Australia | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Bradley Scott Jones (born on March 19, 1982) is an Australian former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. He was part of the Middlesbrough team for over ten years. During this time, he often played on loan at other clubs. These clubs included Stockport County, Rotherham United, Blackpool, and Sheffield Wednesday. He also had a short loan spell in Ireland with Shelbourne.
In August 2010, he moved to Liverpool. He spent four seasons there, mostly as a backup goalkeeper. After Liverpool, Jones had two short stays in England and the Netherlands. He played for Bradford City and then NEC. In August 2016, he joined Feyenoord in the Netherlands. He signed for two more years at Feyenoord in May 2017. This was after they won the Dutch Eredivisie title. He retired from football in May 2023.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting Out in Football
Jones was born in Mount Nasura, a suburb of Perth, Australia. His parents were English. He was a fan of Liverpool Football Club since he was a child. He went to John Curtin Senior High School and finished in 1998. Jones started his football journey by signing with Bayswater City SC in Western Australia.
Time at Middlesbrough
Jones then signed with Middlesbrough. He played in their youth system before signing a professional contract in March 1999. He played his first game for the first team in the FA Cup in 2004. Later that season, he won a League Cup medal with Middlesbrough.
He also went on loan to several clubs to gain more experience. In the 2001–02 season, he played four games for the Irish club Shelbourne. He made his professional debut in October against Bohemians. He also had loan spells at Stockport County and Blackpool. In the 2005–06 season, while playing for Middlesbrough, Jones saved a penalty kick from Ruud van Nistelrooy. This helped Middlesbrough draw 0–0 against Manchester United.
In August 2006, Jones was loaned to Sheffield Wednesday for three months. He had some good saves but also gave away penalties in a few games. In October, some fans threw coins at him during a game.
When Mark Schwarzer, another goalkeeper, left Middlesbrough, Jones became the main goalkeeper. He got injured at the start of the 2008–09 season. He missed two games but then got his spot back. Middlesbrough was relegated from the Premier League that season. He missed the start of the next season due to another injury. However, he returned and stayed the main goalkeeper for the rest of the season.
Playing for Liverpool
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On August 17, 2010, Jones joined Liverpool. The deal was worth about £2.3 million. He was given the number 1 shirt after another goalkeeper left. Jones played his first official game for Liverpool in the Football League Cup in September 2010. The game ended in a draw, and Liverpool lost on penalties. A few weeks later, he injured his shoulder in training. He made his second start in December 2010 in a Europa League game. He kept his first clean sheet for Liverpool in that match.
Loan to Derby County
In March 2011, Jones joined Derby County on loan. He played seven games for Derby. He let in 16 goals during his time there. His manager, Nigel Clough, criticized him after a mistake in a game against Bristol City. This was Jones' last game for Derby.
Back at Liverpool
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His first Premier League game for Liverpool was in April 2012. He came on as a substitute after the main goalkeeper was sent off. Jones saved a penalty in that game. Liverpool won the match 3–2. He also played in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Liverpool won that game 2–1. This meant Jones made history. He was the first Liverpool player to make his first four appearances in four different competitions.
Jones played his first game of the 2012–13 season in a Europa League qualifier. He also helped Liverpool win in the Football League Cup. His first Premier League start that season was in October against Reading. Liverpool won 1–0. He continued to play well. In December 2012, he signed a new contract with Liverpool.
He kept another clean sheet in a 5–0 win over Norwich. He played 15 times in the 2012–13 season. He let in 21 goals and kept four clean sheets. This was his busiest season for Liverpool. In the 2013–14 season, he did not play in the Premier League. However, he was the main goalkeeper for the FA Cup.
In December 2014, Jones started a game against Manchester United. This was instead of the usual goalkeeper, Simon Mignolet. Liverpool lost 3–0. On June 10, 2015, Jones left Liverpool.
Moving to Bradford City
On August 17, 2015, Jones signed with Bradford City. He played his first game for Bradford in a 2–2 draw. In October 2015, he left the club by agreement.
Time at NEC
In January 2016, Jones joined the Dutch club NEC. He had a good season, playing 17 games and keeping 4 clean sheets. NEC wanted him to stay, but he left in June 2016 for other offers.
Success with Feyenoord
On July 7, 2016, Jones joined Eredivisie team Feyenoord. He played his first game in August 2016, keeping a clean sheet in a 5–0 win. In February 2017, Jones kept his 14th clean sheet of the season. He was the first Feyenoord goalkeeper to do this in twenty years. Even when the regular goalkeeper returned, Jones kept his starting spot. Feyenoord went on to win the 2016–17 Eredivisie title. Jones kept 17 clean sheets in their first title win in 18 years. In May 2017, he signed a new two-year contract with Feyenoord.
In April 2018, he played as Feyenoord won the KNVB Cup final 3–0.
Playing in Saudi Arabia
On August 1, 2018, Jones joined Saudi Professional League team Al-Nassr. He signed a two-year deal. Jones left Al-Nassr in July 2021 when his contract ended. While at Al-Nassr, he helped the team win the Saudi Pro League title in 2019.
Back Home to Australia
On August 5, 2021, it was announced that Jones would return to his hometown of Perth. He signed a two-year contract with Perth Glory. On May 24, 2023, Jones officially announced he was retiring from football.
International Career
Jones played for the Australia national under-20 football team and the under-23 team. He played in the 2004 Summer Olympics. He was disappointed not to be chosen for the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad. He thought about playing for England or France instead.
The next year, Jones was called up to the senior Australia team in February 2007. He made his first senior international start in June 2007 against Uruguay. He was part of Australia's first time playing in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. However, he did not play in any of their games. He was also chosen for Australia's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. But he left the squad to be with his family due to a serious personal family matter involving his son. He did not return to the tournament.
While Ange Postecoglou was coaching Australia, Jones only played one game. This was half of a friendly match against Ecuador. After Postecoglou left, the new coach, Bert van Marwijk, showed interest in calling Jones back. In May 2018, Jones was named in Australia's first squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He was then named to the final 23-man squad in June.
Personal Life
Jones married his long-term partner, Dani Rose Jones, in July 2015. They have three children: two sons born in 2012 and 2019, and a daughter born in 2014. After retiring from playing, Jones started working as a goalkeeping coach for the women's team at his former club, Perth Glory.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances
| Club | Season | Division | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Middlesbrough | 2002–03 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003–04 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2004–05 | Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | Premier League | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 22 | 0 | |||
| 2009–10 | Championship | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 23 | 0 | |||
| Total | 57 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0 | ||
| Shelbourne (loan) | 2001–02 | LOI Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | |
| Stockport County (loan) | 2002–03 | Second Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Rotherham United (loan) | 2003–04 | First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blackpool (loan) | 2003–04 | Second Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Blackpool (loan) | 2004–05 | League One | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2006–07 | Championship | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 15 | 0 | ||
| Liverpool | 2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| Derby County (loan) | 2010–11 | Championship | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 | ||
| Bradford City | 2015–16 | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| NEC | 2015–16 | Eredivisie | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 17 | 0 | |||
| Feyenoord | 2016–17 | Eredivisie | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | – | 42 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | Eredivisie | 31 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
| Total | 63 | 0 | 9 | 0 | – | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 0 | |||
| Al-Nassr | 2018–19 | Saudi Professional League | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | Saudi Professional League | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Saudi Professional League | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Total | 78 | 0 | 11 | 0 | – | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 111 | 0 | |||
| Perth Glory | 2021–22 | A-League Men | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | A-League Men | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Career total | 278 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 367 | 0 | ||
International Appearances
| Australia | ||
| Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Honours and Achievements
Middlesbrough
- Football League Cup: 2003–04
Blackpool
- Football League Trophy: 2003–04
Feyenoord
- Eredivisie: 2016–17
- KNVB Cup: 2017–18
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2017
Al-Nassr
- Saudi Pro League: 2018–19
- Saudi Super Cup: 2019, 2020
Australia
- OFC Nations Cup: 2004
See also
In Spanish: Brad Jones para niños
