Jake McGing

Jake McGing

Personal information
Full name	Jake Aidan McGing
Date of birth	(1994-05-22) 22 May 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Sydney, Australia
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Right-back[1]
Youth career
	Macarthur Rams
	Marconi Stallions
2012–2014	Western Sydney Wanderers
2014–2015	Central Coast Mariners
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2014	Marconi Stallions	31	(1)
2015	CCM Academy	12	(2)
2015–2019	Central Coast Mariners	82	(4)
2019	Wisła Płock	12	(0)
2019–2020	Brisbane Roar	8	(0)
2020–2024	Macarthur FC	42	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 May 2024

Jake Aidan McGing (born 22 May 1994) is a former Australian professional footballer who played as a right-back.

Playing career

McGing first played junior football for Macarthur Rams[2][3] before he played senior football for Marconi Stallions. In February 2015, McGing signed a professional contract with A-League side Central Coast Mariners, having previously played for the Mariners' youth team.[4] McGing made his debut for the Central Coast in a loss to Wellington Phoenix in the 2015 FFA Cup.[5] He signed a two-year extension with the club in August 2015.[6]

Originally a midfielder, McGing moved into centre back under Mariners coach Tony Walmsley.[7] McGing scored his first A-League goal for the Mariners in November 2016, from a header in a draw against Newcastle Jets in the F3 Derby.[8] In the 2016–17 season, McGing increasingly played back in midfield.[9] The 2017–18 season again saw a positional shift, this time to right back.[10]

He signed a two-year contract extension with the Mariners in January 2018.[10]

In March 2019, it was announced that McGing would leave the Mariners, having signed with Polish Ekstraklasa side Wisła Płock.[11] McGing left the club in June 2019, having made 12 appearances.[12]

In June 2019, it was announced McGing would return to Australia to join new manager Robbie Fowler at the Brisbane Roar.[13]

After one season with Brisbane, McGing signed for new local A-League club Macarthur FC for their inaugural season.[2] After four seasons with Macarthur, he announced his retirement, aged 30.[14]

Personal life

Born in Macarthur, Sydney.[2] McGing is the older brother of Liam McGing who is alo a footballer.

Honours

Macarthur

• Australia Cup: 2022[15]

References

1. Jake McGing at WorldFootball.net
2. Layt, Jess (28 October 2020). "Raby local Jake McGing signs with Macarthur FC". Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser. Retrieved 3 November 2020.^[permanent dead link‍]
3. Warren, Adrian (14 May 2021). "Derbyshire double; Macarthur up to second". Namoi Valley Independent. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
4. "News:McGing and Bingham promoted". Central Coast Mariners FC. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
5. "Match summary: Mariners defeated 1–0 in FFA Cup". Central Coast Mariners FC. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
6. Simkin, Emma (28 August 2019). "Central Coast Mariners extend deal for talented young A-League defender". ABC News. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
7. Prichard, Greg (25 September 2015). "McGing central to new Mariners style". The World Game. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
8. Davidson, John (23 November 2016). "McGing on his maiden strike". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
9. Davidson, John (9 February 2017). "McGing makes good with midfield move". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
10. "Jake McGing hopes to thrive in surrounds of Central Coast's defensive support network". The Daily Football Show. 28 January 2018. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
11. "Jake McGing departs Mariners for Poland". The Newcastle Herald. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
12. "Wisła Płock. Jake McGing rozwiązał kontrakt z klubem" [Wisła Płock: Jake McGing terminates contract with club] (in Polish). Interia. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
13. "McGing & Mells locked in for Season 2019/20". Brisbane Roar FC. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
14. Macarthur FC [@mfcbulls] (28 May 2024). "The club can confirm that Jake McGing has announced his retirement from professional football after a brilliant career. We sincerely thank Jake for his contributions to the club, both on the field and in the community" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
15. Gibson, Timothy (2 October 2022). "Macarthur prevail in Australia cup final against Sydney United". The Football Sack. Retrieved 4 October 2022.

External links

• Jake McGing at Soccerway