Success Stories

Player Stats (2022-2024)

A brief summary of player performance in the 2.5 years since Player Broker's inception.

Players Placed: 47
League Winners: 5
Players who received offers from higher leagues: 43
Players who moved up leagues: 38
Player movement to other football markets; Middle East (1), Asia (2), USA (3), New Zealand (8)
Average footballing wage: 700$ Per week
Average overall income: 1700$ Per week
10 players securing long term visa sponsorship
External jobs found in; construction, hospitality, Gym & Wellness, Remote/Online Work, delivery driving, Finance, Business & commerce, recruitment.

Lewis Mckinney

Lewis came in to Australian football with a strong CV, although young. Having played for Man City and Oldham athletic in his youth, Lewis made his pro debut for Oldham prior to further non-league experience. In the NPL in Australia, Lewis added his UK experience to a newly promoted NPL side and garnered attention from some of the bigger clubs in the league.

Kevin Dagnet

Kevin was the first player ever to reach out to PB with regards to playing in Australia and his success here was savoured. After a strong start with offers from 4 (yes you read right, FOUR) NPL sides in Melbourne, Kevin settled in NSW with Edgeworth, a central figure in their remarkable league campaign and cup run. Eventually facing off against A League opposition.

Leandro Vita

Leandro arrived in Australia off the back of many years in the lower levels of Italian football. He finished 3rd in the State League 1 goalscoring charts, helping Strathmore avoid relegation and maintain their status as a mainstay club in Melbourne.

Theodor Skarp

Theodore is a new arrival in Australia and already making waves, scoring on debut for his NPL side Edgeworth Eagles. With experience in Finland and Sweden, Theo is a nippy, creative and technical forward who is already causing problems for opposition defences.

Ethan Hodby

Metronome midfielder Ethan went from strength to strength during his first Australian season. Having spent his career at Leicester City in his youth, he then built mens experience in Cyprus and english Non-league, before joining one of Melbournes oldest and most respected clubs in Clifton Hill. Ethan was central to the Hillmen's dominance in State League 2, winning the league and returning to State league 1 at the first time of asking. Ethan has since gone on to NPL football.

Jeanny LeBanc-Akpo

Jeanny has burst onto the scene in Australia, scoring on debut and in each of his following 3 games, most notably in a friendly against A League side Adelaide United.

Michael Rosario

Experienced journeyman Michael has just completed his second season in Australia. Having played in the US, UK, Spain and Scandinavia, he is well versed in excelling in new footballing surroundings. Having been one of the inaugural PB placements in State league 2, he then earned a move to State League 1 powerhouses Brimbank Stallions, helping them to a topp 4 finish. He holds persistent interest from NPL sides.

Ryan Lewis

A UK academy product from Brentford and QPR, Ryan comes to Australia after a stint in the USA. An example of what mindset and talent can achieve when combined, Ryan has already impressed quickly after arriving in Melbourne with his club Craigieburn City. The sky is the limit for Ryan.

Dylan Serpa

Dylan has been another overachiever, taking experience locally in Canada and youth development in the UK, to gain his first full senior mens season, assisting Whittlesea to maintain their spot in State League 1, one below the NPL.

Junior Dos Santos

Junior's passion, desire and pure ability shone through in a tough season. Blighted by injury, uniuor still managed to shine in State League 1, enough to get himself NPL invites at the midpoint of the season. Injury struck but he rallied to contribute to a different State League club, building his reputation as an exemplary player and off field professional.

Nick Dudek

Versatile defender Nick Dudek came to Australia after stints in Spain and the USA. Helping his side achieve promotion, Nick has been invited back to Australia by numerous clubs in the league above!

Callum Nicholas

Another player withh an illustrious CV, Callum has experience both with Liverpool (Yep, That Liverpool) in their first team as well as in English Non-league. Callum joined Leandro Vita at Strathmore, rejecting the chance to play higher and returning to the club for a 2nd season.

Xuan Cappelimo

Xuan burst into Australian football as an experienced head. The versatile number 9 joined NPL side Clarence Zebras, and was one of the league leading goalscorers in a campaign which saw the club mount a valiant title challenge. Xuan has fielded off season offers from numerous mainland clubs.

Ryley Wishart

A late placement, arriving in the midseason window and joining Pritchard and Xuan at Clarence.

Ryley outperformed his relatively limited CV with 10 goal contributions in his first 3 games. A tall, athletic and pacey forward.

Pritchard Adjei

Pritchard is a true professional on and off the pitch, having held a relationship with PB prior to its creation. Pritch is an imposing CB with an extensive CB covering the UK and German lower leagues. He has since fielded numerous NPL mainland offers for 2024.

Casian Anghel

Casian bought experience in Spain, Romania and the UK to Melbournes State League 1, here in a half season stint his goals, assists and silky creativity helped Corio SC stay up and maintain their position in the league after a difficult start.

Casians performances in this short period earned him a jump up 2 leagues into the NPL, joining the juggernaut neighbouring side North Geelong Warriors for 2024.

Tim Williams

As a big front man and goalscorer, Tim had numerous clubs competing for his services. Eventually joining Epping City, his performances earned him a move to league leaders Clifton Hill where he continued scoring goals and earned himself a league winners medal.

Ken Akamatsu

After an extensive career in the USA, Scandinavia and NZ, Japanese international Ken made the move to QLD Powerhouse Penninsula Power in the NPL! Having made his return from a serious knee injury, Ken is now scoring goals and making assists week in week out.

Jesse Hammond

Jesse was the first PB placement and one of the most successful. Jesse let his feet do the talking. Despite his young age and relativley limited CV at the time, Jesse attracted the attention of Melbourne NPL mainstay club Werribee City. A more extensive write up on Jesse can be found on the Outstanding players page here:

Rainey Niles

PB's first Women's player placement. Rainey came out of US college seeking something new and exciting for her next career step. Rainey was an instant hit at Tuggeranong United in Canberra's WNPL, scoring a number of spectacular goals and helping her newly promoted side secure survival. She received further interest from NPL sides as well as NZ.

Solomon Constant

Solomon arrived in Melbourne with a bang, having played in the states and Sweden. Scoring 4 goals on his debut, Solomon has had a long queue of interest for his inaugrual season in Australia.

Jordan Brett

Jordan arrived bringing experience in Spain and the League of Ireland. Jordan has made himself a strong performer in Australia's 3rd tier, helping his club Mazenod push for promotion to the NPL.

Connor Austin

Tough Tackling midfielder Connor, bringing experience in Scotland has arrived and is steadily building his name in Australia. Having played for Upfield and Whittlesea in Melbourne his CV of clubs and strong performances is gorwing.