Jing Reec

Jing Reec
Personal information
Full name Jing Machar Reec[1]
Date of birth (2003-06-12) 12 June 2003 (age 21)[2]
Place of birth Cairo, Egypt
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Melbourne Victory
Number 19
Youth career
Blacktown Workers
Mt Druitt Town Rangers
2016–2020 Marconi Stallions
2021–2023 AGF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Marconi Stallions 1 (0)
2020–2021 CCM Academy 15 (11)
2021 Central Coast Mariners 1 (0)
2021–2024 AGF 0 (0)
2023–2024 → Central Coast Mariners (loan) 20 (3)
2024– Melbourne Victory 7 (0)
International career‡
2023– Australia U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 November 2023

Jing Machar Reec (born Jing Lual; 12 June 2003)[1] is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory. Born a South Sudanese refugee in Egypt, he represents Australia at youth level.

Club career

Central Coast Mariners

Having played for the Central Coast Mariners Academy, Reec made his A-League debut in the Mariners' last regular season match of the 2020-21 season against Western United at home, coming off the bench and playing 19 minutes.[3] This would be his only appearance for the club as on 9 August 2021, Central Coast Mariners confirmed that Reec had joined Danish Superliga club AGF.[4]

AGF

He made his debut for AGF as a substitute in a win over Frem in the 2021–22 Danish Cup on 23 September 2021.[5]

Loan to Central Coast Mariners

Reec re-joined Central Coast Mariners on a season-long loan ahead of the 2023–24 season.[6] Reec scored his first senior goal for the Mariners in an F3 Derby, scoring the third and final goal in a 3–1 win at home against Newcastle Jets on 25 November 2023.[7]

Reec was part of the Mariners' Championship,[8] Premiership[9] and AFC Cup winning 2023-24 season.[10] Shortly after the conclusion of the season, the Mariners confirmed Reec would return to his parent club.[11]

Melbourne Victory

On 3 July 2024, Reec joined A-League Men club Melbourne Victory on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract with the club.[12]

International career

Reec was selected in the Australian under-20 squad for the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup.[13]

Honours

Central Coast Mariners

References

  1. ^ a b "Efter prøvetræning: Velkommen til Jing". agf.dk (in Danish). 10 August 2021. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  2. ^ Jing Reec (Central Coast Mariners) :: Ultimate A-League, ultimatealeague.com
  3. ^ "Early birthday present for Jing Reec". National Premier Leagues NSW. 22 June 2021.
  4. ^ AGF henter ung angriber i Australien, bold.dk, 9 August 2021
  5. ^ Lewis, Dave (25 September 2021). "Ex-A-League rookie Reec eyeing huge Young Socceroos role after Danish breakthrough". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Jing Reec re-joins Mariners on one year loan deal". Central Coast Mariners FC. 14 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Drought broken! Champions win at last in F3 Derby triumph over Jets". aleagues.com.au. 25 November 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Mariners defeat Victory in inspirational Grand Final showdown". Coast Community News. 27 May 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United". ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup". ABC News (Australia). 6 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Central Coast Mariners confirm departure of Jing Reec following conclusion of loan deal". Central Coast Mariners FC. 4 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jing Reec". Melbourne Victory. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Subway Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023". Football Australia. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.