Julian Schwarzer

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Julian Schwarzer

| full_name = Julian Schwarzer Garcia{{efn|In this Philippine name, the first or paternal surname is Schwarzer and the second or maternal family name is Garcia.}}

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|10|26}}

| birth_place = Harrogate, England

| height = 1.82m{{cite web|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/julian-schwarzer/|title=J. Schwarzer|publisher=worldfootball|access-date=4 April 2025}}

| position = Goalkeeper

| currentclub = Newtown

| clubnumber = 1

| youthyears1 = 2016–2018

| youthclubs1 = Fulham

| years1 = 2018–2019

| clubs1 = Pipinsried

| caps1 = 0

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2019

| clubs2 = Harlow Town

| caps2 =

| goals2 =

| years3 = 2019

| clubs3 = Slough Town

| caps3 = 0

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2019–2020

| clubs4 = Chipstead

| caps4 =

| goals4 =

| years5 = 2020

| clubs5 = Harrow Borough

| caps5 =

| goals5 =

| years6 = 2020

| clubs6 = Basingstoke Town

| caps6 = 14

| goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2020–2022

| clubs7 = Fulham

| caps7 = 0

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2022

| clubs8 = → Kingstonian (loan)

| caps8 = 1

| goals8 = 0

| years9 = 2022–2023

| clubs9 = Azkals Development Team

| caps9 = 10

| goals9 = 0

| years10 = 2023

| clubs10 = Kuching City

| caps10 = 5

| goals10 = 0

| years11 = 2023–2024

| clubs11 = Arema

| caps11 = 26

| goals11 = 0

| years12 = 2025–

| clubs12 = Newtown

| caps12 = 9

| goals12 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2022–

| nationalteam1 = Philippines

| nationalcaps1 = 3

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| club-update = April 19, 2025

| nationalteam-update = December 26, 2022

}}

Julian Schwarzer Garcia (born October 26, 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cymru Premier club Newtown. Born in England, he represents the Philippines at international level.

Early life

Schwarzer was born in Harrogate, England.{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Josh|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/not-tall-enough-mark-schwarzers-son-julian-set-for-asian-move-after-european-snub/1cuoyni7ntbag1q9p39zgti703|title='Not tall enough' - Mark Schwarzer's son Julian set for Asian move after European snub|publisher=Sporting News|date=August 19, 2021|accessdate=September 11, 2022}} His father, Mark Schwarzer, is a renowned goalkeeper of Australia who made more than 500 Premier League appearances and played at two FIFA World Cups, while his mother, Paloma García, migrated with her family from the Philippines to Australia. Paloma is the daughter of Arturo García, a former footballer who played for De La Salle University. She is also the grandniece of Albert M.G. García, a former Filipino international footballer in the 1960s.

Club career

=Fulham=

In 2016, Schwarzer signed a two-year scholarship deal with Fulham and joined the U18 squad. In his first season with the U18 team, he failed to make a single appearance. He made his debut for Fulham U18 the next season in a 2–2 draw against Norwich City U18.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/11/25/england/premier-academy-league/fulham-fc-u18-academy/norwich-city-fc-under-18-academy/2558586/|title=Fulham U18 vs. Norwich City U18 - 25 November 2017|website=Soccerway|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

In February 2018, Schwarzer was called up to the first team as the third goalkeeper in their match against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Championship.{{cite news|last1=O'Donovan|first1=Ryan|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/marcus-bettinelli-fulham-academy-goalkeepers-14301409|title=Marcus Bettinelli: Fulham has always been a club that produces great goalkeepers|publisher=My London|date=February 19, 2018|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

Schwarzer was released in the summer of 2018 after failing to secure a new contract.{{cite news|last1=O'Donovan|first1=Ryan|url=https://www.football.london/fulham-fc/fulham-release-six-including-son-14776126|title=Fulham release six including son of club legend and Wales international|publisher=football.london|date=June 12, 2018|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

=Germany=

A couple of months later, Schwarzer went overseas and joined Regionalliga Bayern club Pipinsried.{{cite news|last1=Tögel|first1=Ralf|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/sport/regionalliga-torwart-juwel-schwarzer-wechselt-zu-pipinsried-1.4106754|title=Torwart-Juwel Schwarzer wechselt zu Pipinsried|language=German|publisher=sueddeutsche.de|date=August 27, 2018|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/pipinsried-holt-torwart-schwarzer-aus-fulham-730505/artikel|title=Pipinsried holt Torwart Schwarzer aus Fulham|language=German|publisher=Kicker|date=August 28, 2018|access-date=September 11, 2022}}{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Josh|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ph/news/mark-schwarzers-son-julian-signs-for-german-club/n0lfi4jyn1xh1bolqiginvxnw|title=Mark Schwarzer's son Julian signs for German club|publisher=Goal.com|date=August 31, 2018|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

=Returned to train with Fulham=

After as short stint in Germany, Schwarzer returned to England to train with Fulham FC U23s.

In October 2019, Schwarzer joined Isthmian League club Chipstead.{{cite web|url=https://www.chipsteadfc.com/teams/229212/player/julian-schwarzer-2465318/67715|title=Julian Schwarzer - Chipstead FC (Surrey)|website=Chipstead F.C.|accessdate=September 11, 2022}} He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Tooting & Mitcham United in the Alan Turvey Trophy.{{cite web|url=https://www.chipsteadfc.com/teams/229212/match-centre/2-2459423|title=Match Overview: Chipstead 1 – 1 Tooting & Mitcham United|website=Chipstead F.C.|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

In August 2020, Schwarzer signed a short-term deal with Isthmian League club Basingstoke Town.{{cite web|last1=Whitney|first1=Steve|url=https://southern-football-league.co.uk/news/125752/Brownlie-Brings-In-Several-New-Signings/|title=Brownlie Brings In Several New Signings|website=Pitching In via Southern Football League|date=August 29, 2020|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

=Return to Fulham=

Schwarzer re-signed for Fulham as a backup goalkeeper for the U23 squad, sitting on the bench for several of their league matches.

In March 2022, Schwarzer was sent out on loan to Kingstonian until the end of the 2021–22 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.kingstonian.com/news/goalkeeper-updates/2963|title=Goalkeeper updates - Kingstonian FC|website=Kingstonian F.C.|date=March 4, 2022|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

In May 2022, Schwarzer was once again, released by the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/may/23/player-departures/|title=Player Departures - Fulham FC|website=Fulham F.C.|date=May 23, 2022|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

=Azkals Development Team=

Schwarzer joined Philippines Football League club Azkals Development Team. He made his debut for ADT in a 0–1 defeat against Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.{{cite news|last1=del Carmen|first1=Lorenzo|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/adts-julian-schwarzer-ready-to-step-out-of-dad-marks-giant-shadow/247235|title=ADT's Julian Schwarzer ready to step out of dad Mark's giant shadow|publisher=Tiebreaker Times|date=August 8, 2022|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}{{cite news|last1=Olivares|first1=Rick|url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2022/08/08/2201155/kaya-iloilo-stuns-azkals-development-team-pfl-opener|title=Kaya-Iloilo stuns Azkals Development Team in PFL opener|publisher=PhilStar Global|date=August 8, 2022|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}

=Kuching City=

On January 11, 2023, Schwarzer signed for Super League club Kuching for 2023–24 season.{{Cite web |title=Official KCFC |url=https://twitter.com/OfficialKCFC/status/1613084751006699520?lang=en |website=Twitter}}

=Arema=

On July 20, 2023, Schwarzer signed for Liga 1 club Arema for 2023–24 season.{{cite web|url=https://aremafc.com/news/arema-fc-resmikan-julian-schwarzer|title=Arema FC Resmikan Julian Schwarzer|website=Arema F.C.|date=July 20, 2023|accessdate=July 30, 2023}}

=Newtown=

On January 15, 2025, it was announced that Schwarzer had signed for Newtown AFC in the Cymru Premier League as their first choice goalkeeper for phase two of the 2024/2025 season.

International career

Schwarzer was eligible to represent England{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Josh|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/not-tall-enough-mark-schwarzers-son-julian-set-for-asian-move-after-european-snub/1cuoyni7ntbag1q9p39zgti703|title='Not tall enough' - Mark Schwarzer's son Julian set for Asian move after European snub|publisher=Sporting News|date=August 19, 2021|accessdate=September 11, 2022}} (his birthplace), Germany{{cite web|url=http://www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/worldcup/family-schwarzer.shtml |title=The World Cup dream – Mark Schwarzer's Family |work=migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au |access-date=15 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080429191335/http://www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/worldcup/family-schwarzer.shtml |archive-date=29 April 2008 }}{{cite news |last=Hamann |first=Birger |date=19 June 2010 |title=Immer Pech mit Deutschland |trans-title=Always bad luck with Germany |url=https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/australiens-keeper-mark-schwarzer-immer-pech-mit-deutschland-a-699001.html |language=German |work=Der Spiegel |access-date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110402191849/http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,699001,00.html |url-status=live }} (through his father's side), and Philippines (through his mother).{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Schwarzer was considered for playing for the Philippines in the U23 national team for the 2019 and 2021 Southeast Asian Games,{{cite web|url=https://cebusports.net/aussie-legend-mark-schwarzer-says-his-son-is-eyeing-spot-in-phl-u23/|title=Aussie legend Mark Schwarzer says his son is eyeing spot in PHL U23|website=Cebu Sports|date=August 19, 2021|accessdate=September 11, 2022}} but was unable to secure a Philippine passport. He made his debut for the Philippines national team in a 4–1 friendly win against Timor Leste in Indonesia, coming on as a second-half substitute.{{cite web|url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/match/soccer/2022-07-16/philippines-vs-timor-leste/2757395/|title=Match Report of Philippines vs Timor-Leste|website=Global Sports Archive|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}