Jason Davidson
{{short description|Australian footballer}}
{{For|the Namibian cricketer|Jason Davidson (cricketer)}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jason Davidson
| image = Jason Davidson.jpg
| caption = Davidson with Australia U20 in 2009
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|6|29|df=y}}
| birth_place = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| position = Left-back
| currentclub = Panserraikos
| clubnumber = 91
| youthclubs1 = Seiritsu Gakuen
| youthyears1 = 2005–2008
| youthclubs2 = Paços de Ferreira
| youthyears2 = 2009
| clubs1 = Hume City
| years1 = 2009
| caps1 = 16
| goals1 = 2
| clubs2 = Paços de Ferreira
| years2 = 2009–2011
| caps2 = 5
| goals2 = 0
| clubs3 = → Sporting Covilhã (loan)
| years3 = 2010–2011
| caps3 = 14
| goals3 = 0
| clubs4 = Heracles Almelo
| years4 = 2011–2014
| caps4 = 46
| goals4 = 2
| clubs5 = West Bromwich Albion
| years5 = 2014–2015
| caps5 = 2
| goals5 = 0
| clubs6 = Huddersfield Town
| years6 = 2015–2017
| caps6 = 27
| goals6 = 1
| clubs7 = → Groningen (loan)
| years7 = 2016–2017
| caps7 = 22
| goals7 = 0
| clubs8 = Rijeka
| years8 = 2017–2018
| caps8 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| clubs9 = → Olimpija Ljubljana (loan)
| years9 = 2018
| caps9 = 13
| goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2018–2019
| clubs10 = Perth Glory
| caps10 = 26
| goals10 = 2
| years11 = 2019–2021
| clubs11 = Ulsan Hyundai
| caps11 = 7
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2021–2022
| clubs12 = Melbourne Victory
| caps12 = 25
| goals12 = 1
| years13 = 2022–2024
| clubs13 = Eupen
| caps13 = 62
| goals13 = 1
| years14 = 2024–
| clubs14 = Panserraikos
| caps14 = 22
| goals14 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2009–2011
| nationalteam1 = Australia U20
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2012–2022
| nationalteam2 = Australia
| nationalcaps2 = 23
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| club-update = 20 April 2025
| nationalteam-update = 28 August 2022
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{fb|AUS}}}}
{{MedalSport|Men's Association football}}
{{MedalCompetition|AFC Asian Cup}}
{{Medal|W|2015 Australia|}}
{{Medal|Competition|AFC U-20 Asian Cup}}
{{Medal|RU|2010 China|}}
}}
Jason Alan Davidson (born 29 June 1991) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Greek club Panserraikos.
Club career
=Hume City=
On 26 January 2009, Davidson signed with Victorian Premier League club Hume City, becoming the youngest starting member in the VPL at the age of 17. After having spent three years in the Japanese football development system. He garnered attention from several A-League clubs after being called up the Australian U-20 squad on 17 March 2009.[http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/football/a-league/clubs-race-to-secure-davidson/2009/03/17/1237054820883.html Clubs race to secure Davidson][http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/soccer/star-recipe-talent-add-injury-leave-3-years/2009/04/18/1240008832537.html Star recipe: one raw talent, add insult to injury, leave 3 years]
In June 2009 he left Hume City to pursue several overseas trials.{{Cite web |url=http://humecityfc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99:hume-city-send-jason-davidson-off-in-style&catid=12:article-front-page&Itemid=41 |title=Hume City send Jason Davidson off in style.. |access-date=20 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812204145/http://humecityfc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99:hume-city-send-jason-davidson-off-in-style&catid=12:article-front-page&Itemid=41 |archive-date=12 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}
=Paços de Ferreira=
In September 2009 Davidson signed with Portuguese club, Paços de Ferreira before being voted 2009 Victorian Premier League – Under 21 Player of the Year. Among serious interest from clubs such as European heavyweights VfB Stuttgart and Sporting CP, along with Turkish club Ankaragucu, Davidson also immediately received contract offers from A-League club, Newcastle Jets and another Turkey Super League club in Diyarbakirspor before signing for Paços.{{cite web| url = http://www.tribalfootball.com/aussie-youngster-davidson-signs-portuguese-club-303141| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090911092317/http://www.tribalfootball.com/aussie-youngster-davidson-signs-portuguese-club-303141| archive-date = 11 September 2009| title = Aussie youngster Davidson signs with Portuguese club {{!}} A League News {{!}} tribalfootball.com}}[http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/football/prospect-off-to-portugal-after-aleague-snub/2009/09/07/1252201182417.html Prospect off to Portugal after A-League snub]
On 16 January 2010, Davidson made his senior debut for Paços de Ferreira in the Primeira Liga, coming on as a substitute against Porto being the youngest player registered in the league at 18 in 2009–10 season.[http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/aussies-abroad/young-aussie-makes-first-team-bow-279402 Young Aussie makes first team bow] {{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Davidson suffered an ankle injury upon return from the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship and on 3 February 2011, was subsequently loaned to Liga de Honra outfit Sporting Covilhã for the remainder of the 2010–11 season for much needed game time after the long injury lay-off.{{Cite web |url=http://www.the-far-post.com/2011/02/davidson-heads-out-on-sporting-loan.html |title=Davidson Heads Out on Sporting Loan ~ the Far Post |access-date=3 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716215308/http://www.the-far-post.com/2011/02/davidson-heads-out-on-sporting-loan.html |archive-date=16 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}
=Heracles Almelo=
Davidson joined Heracles Almelo in January 2012. He had an excellent senior debut starting for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie on 25 March 2012 at the Polman Stadium against FC Utrecht. He played centre-back and Heracles Almelo won 3–1 at home.
=West Bromwich Albion=
Davidson moved to West Bromwich Albion on 5 August 2014, after an impressive 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.{{cite web|title=Davidson joins Baggies|url=http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/davidson-joins-baggies-1803924.aspx|publisher=West Bromwich Albion|date=5 August 2014}} On 23 August 2014, Davidson made his debut in the Premier League for West Bromwich Albion, after being subbed on for Sébastien Pocognoli in the 60th minute against Southampton and the game finished in a nil all draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28816296|title=Southampton claimed their first Premier League point under Ronald Koeman but were left frustrated as West Brom held them to a goalless draw at St Mary's.|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Phil|last=Dawkes|date=23 August 2014}}
=Huddersfield Town=
Davidson signed a three-year contract with Huddersfield Town on 26 June 2015.{{Cite web|url=http://www.htafc.com/news/article/jason-davidson-joins-huddersfield-town-2509271.aspx|title = Jason Davidson Joins Huddersfield Town}} He made his début for the Terriers in a 2–0 defeat against Hull City at the KC Stadium on 8 August 2015. His first goal for the club came in their 5–0 win over Charlton Athletic on 12 January 2016.
=Groningen=
On 18 August 2016, Davidson was loaned out to Eredivisie side FC Groningen on a season-long deal. Davidson had an outstanding performance on his debut, 21 August 2016 against FC Twente in a thrilling game.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37122934|title=Jason Davidson: Huddersfield Town defender joins FC Groningen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2016}}
=Rijeka=
After being released by Huddersfield Town with a year left on his contract, on 28 August 2017, Davidson joined Croatian club Rijeka on a three-year deal.{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/08/28/davidson-inks-deal-croatia-bid-win-back-socceroos-spot|title=Davidson inks deal in Croatia in bid to win back Socceroos spot|first=Dave|last=Lewis|publisher=SBS|work=The World Game|date=28 August 2017}} He made his début for Rijeka in a 3–1 away win against Vrbovec in Round 1 of the Croatian Football Cup on 20 September 2017.{{cite web|url=http://hns-cff.hr/matches/9422166/vrbovec-rijeka-1-3/|title=Vrbovec – Rijeka 1:3|publisher=HNS-CFF|date=20 September 2017}}
= Perth Glory =
On 13 July 2018, it was announced that Davidson would join A-League club Perth Glory on a one-year deal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-snap-another-socceroos-defender|title=Glory snap up another Socceroo|website=Perth Glory|date=13 July 2018|language=en|access-date=13 July 2018}} In his first season for the club, the team finished first in the A-League and were crowned premiers of league.{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/aleague-live-blog-perth-glory-vs-newcastle-jets/news-story/12077afcf78e78b02750ed259c4832fb|title=A-League: Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets, result, Perth Glory Premier's Plate, Ivan Franjic goal|date=14 April 2019|website=Fox Sports|language=en-AU|access-date=19 June 2019}}
= Ulsan Hyundai =
On 19 June 2019, it was announced that Davidson would join K League 1 club Ulsan Hyundai on a two-year contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusive-davidson-departs-perth-526974|title=Exclusive: Davidson departs Perth|website=FTBL|access-date=19 June 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/i-had-to-grab-korea-opportunity-declares-davidson|title=I had to 'grab' Korea opportunity, declares Davidson|website=The World Game|language=en|access-date=19 June 2019}}
=Melbourne Victory=
Melbourne Victory announced that they had signed Davidson for the 2021–22 A-League season on 16 July 2021.[https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/melbourne-victory-signs-jason-davidson Melbourne Victory signs Jason Davidson], Melbourne Victory official website, 16 July 2021
International career
File:Eduardo Vargas and Jason Davidson - Chile vs. Australia - 2014 FIFA World Cup.JPG at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.]]
Davidson was called up to Australia U-20 squad on 17 March 2009 to compete in the Under 20 World Cup held in Egypt in September 2009. He was also called into Australia's initial 50-man squad prior to the 2011 Asian Cup, he was cut however from the final squad.
Davidson made his first full international debut on 15 August 2012 against Scotland in Edinburgh, coming on as a substitution just after half time and scoring an own goal after trying to clear a header.{{cite web |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Exclusive--Osieck-names-Qantas-Socceroos-squad/48451 |title=Exclusive - Osieck names Qantas Socceroos squad - Football Australia 2013 |access-date=9 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812212121/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Exclusive--Osieck-names-Qantas-Socceroos-squad/48451 |archive-date=12 August 2014}} He played in all of Australia's group matches against Chile, Holland and Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Davidson was named as part of Australia's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad, which went on to win the trophy. He scored his first international goal in the semi-final against the United Arab Emirates. He was Australia's first choice to play left-back in that squad.
Personal life
Davidson was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and is the son of international footballer Alan Davidson. Jason's paternal grandmother is Japanese and his mother, Effie is the daughter of Greek immigrants.{{cite web|title=Jason Davidson, 2014 FIFA World Cup Profile |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=306364/profile-detail.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613024944/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=306364/profile-detail.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 June 2014 |work=FIFA |access-date=21 July 2014}}{{cite web|author=Jason Dasey |url=http://www.scmp.com/article/709872/jason-dasey |title=The Story of Jason Davidson |work=South China Morning Post |date= 28 May 2010 |access-date=21 July 2014}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{Updated|7 April 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jason-alan-davidson/112433/|title=J. Davidson|website=Soccerway|access-date=25 September 2014}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | |||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division
!Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals | |||||||||
| Hume City
|2009 |16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 16 | 2 | ||
| Paços de Ferreira
|5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | ||
| Sporting Covilhã
|14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="4"|Heracles Almelo
|rowspan="3"|Eredivisie |6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13
|10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14
|30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 2 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!46 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 2 |
| West Bromwich Albion
|2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | ||
| Huddersfield Town
|27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 1 | ||
| FC Groningen
|Eredivisie |22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 22 | 0 | ||
| Rijeka
|Croatian First Football League |0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| Olimpija Ljubljana
|13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 1 | ||
| Perth Glory
|28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 28 | 2 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Ulsan Hyundai
|2019 |rowspan="2"|K League 1 |3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2020
|4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| colspan="2"|Total
!7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Melbourne Victory
|A-League |25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 28 | 2 | |
| rowspan="3"|Eupen
|rowspan="2"|Belgian Pro League |33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24
|28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!61 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 1 |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!266 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 288 | 11 |
=International=
:Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.
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| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 January 2015 | Newcastle International Sports Centre, Newcastle, Australia | {{fb|UAE}} | align=center|2–0 | align=center|2–0 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup |
Honours
'Olimpija Ljubljana
Perth Glory
Ulsan Hyundai
Melbourne Victory
Australia
- AFC Asian Cup: 2015{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/afc_asian_cup_australia_2015_squads_in_full.html|title=AFC Asian Cup 2015, Australian Squad|access-date=October 14, 2024}}
Australia U-20
- AFC U-20 Asian Cup: runner-up 2010{{Cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alex-pearson-selected-qantas-young-socceroos-squad/|title=Alex Pearson selected in Qantas Young Socceroos squad|access-date=March 13, 2025}}
;Individual
- A-Leagues All Star: 2022{{cite news|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7747208/alm-young-guns-get-shot-against-barcelona/|title=ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona|first=Anna|last=Harrington|date=20 May 2022|access-date=20 May 2022|website=The Canberra Times}}
- PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2018–19, 2021–22{{cite web|url=https://pfa.net.au/player-awards/pfa-reveals-player-voted-austraffic-a-league-men-team-of-the-season-on-eve-of-grand-final/|title=PFA reveals player-voted Austraffic A-League Men Team of the Season on eve of Grand Final|website=Professional Footballers Australia|date=27 May 2022|access-date=27 May 2022}}
References
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External links
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