Alastair Bray (born 23 April 1993) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South Melbourne FC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alastair Bray | ||
| Date of birth | 23 April 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Beaumaris SC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008 | Monash City FC | ||
| 2009 | VIS | ||
| 2010–2012 | Melbourne Victory | ||
| 2012–2014 | Melbourne Heart | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Bulleen Lions | 21 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Bentleigh Greens | 57 | (0) |
| 2016 | Green Gully | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | Central Coast Mariners | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | South Melbourne | 4 | (0) |
| 2021– | Beaumaris SC | 9 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 September 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 January 2016 | |||
Career
editAfter featuring for the NYL sides of both Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Heart,[2] Bray joined Bentleigh Greens during the 2013 season.[3] During his time at the club he received a call-up to the Olyroos squad.[4] At the conclusion of the 2015 season Bray was released by Bentleigh[5] and subsequently signed by Green Gully[6] although he left the club without playing a game to trial with A-League club Central Coast Mariners.[7]
Central Coast Mariners
editIn January 2016, Bray signed for Central Coast on a six-month deal.[8] He made his debut for the side on 16 January 2016 in a loss to Adelaide United.[9] In June 2016 it was announced that Bray would not be signing a new contract to stay at the Mariners.[10]
Following his release from the Mariners, Bray returned to Melbourne Victory on trial, featuring in a friendly against NPL side Port Melbourne SC in August 2016.[11]
Melbourne Victory
editOn 23 September 2016, Bray signed a one-year deal with Melbourne Victory, where he had previously spent two years as a youth player.[12][13] On 12 May 2017, Bray was released by the club.[14]
South Melbourne FC
editOn 2 February 2018, Bray signed a two-year contract with South Melbourne FC.[15] He made his debut for the club in round 1 of the NPL Victoria season against Bulleen Lions, however in the final moments of the match, he suffered a season ending ACL injury.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Alastair Bray". melbournevictory.com.au. Melbourne Victory FC. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
- ^ "Heart Name Preliminary Youth Squad | Football Central". Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Melbourne Heart hopes in Alastair Bray's new world". Goal.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "National selection reward for Bray's state achievements". Cornerflag.com.au.
- ^ "Greens Part Company with Five | Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club". www.bentleighgreens.com.au. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Gully sign five in squad revamp". Cornerflag.com.au.
- ^ "Bray set to join Central Coast Mariners | FourFourTwo". Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Central Coast Mariners sign Victorian NPL duo Francesco Stella and Alastair Bray". A-League. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "Match Summary: Mariners fall to Adelaide United". Central Coast Mariners FC. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Necevski heads to the coast". FourFourTwo. 7 June 2016. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Dominant Victory proves too strong for Port Melbourne". Melbournevictory.com.au. 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Victory signs goalkeeper Alastair Bray". Melbourne Victory. 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Victory bring in Bray". FourFourTwo. 23 September 2016. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory confirms player departures". Melbourne Victory FC. 12 May 2017. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ Pavlidis, Lucas (2 February 2018). "Bray signs 2-year-deal at South Melbourne". South Melbourne FC. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
External links
edit- Alastair Bray at Soccerway