Harrison Devenish-Meares
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 October 1996 | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sydney FC | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Northern Tigers | |||
| Rockdale Ilinden | |||
| Sydney FC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | South Florida Bulls | 38 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | GPS Portland Phoenix | 7 | (0) |
| 2021 | Bucharest United | ||
| 2021–2022 | FC Rapid București | ||
| 2022 | SSU Politehnica Timișoara | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | CS Tunari | 5 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Rockdale Ilinden | 19 | (0) |
| 2024– | Sydney FC | 46 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 December 2024 | |||
Harrison Devenish-Meares (born 26 October 1996) is an Australian association footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for A-League Men club Sydney FC.
Early life
Devenish-Meares was born on 26 October 1996. He is the son of Rosanna.[1]
Career
Devenish-Meares grew up on Sydney's Upper North Shore in Gordon. He played youth football at Northern Tigers FC, and later moved to the United States to begin his career with the South Florida Bulls in the US College system, before signing a short-term contract with GPS Portland Phoenix in the USL League Two, where he was recognized for his strong contributions.[2][3]
After travelling to Romania, a move to FC Rapid București was scuttled following the discovery the club had a FIFA sanctioned transfer ban.[2] Following two short stints with lower league clubs in Romania, Devenish-Meares returned to Australia, signing with Rockdale Ilinden FC in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition.[4] Following strong performances for Rockdale, he signed a 2-year contract with A-League Men club Sydney FC.[5] He was regarded to have established himself as a regular starter while playing for the club.[6][7]
Personal life
Whilst in the United States representing South Florida Bulls, he completed a Bachelor of Biological Science at the University of South Florida.[8] He has been in a relationship with a Romanian woman.[9]
Honours
Individual
References
- ↑ "Harrison Devenish-Meares tells all on Euro football experience: Riot police, tyre-slashing and fan fury". CODE Sports. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- 1 2 Davidson, John (24 September 2020). "Meet the Aussie out to break through at historic Romanian club". SBS Sport. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ↑ "Harrison Devenish-Meares". gousfbulls.com. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sydney FC sign experienced Aussie GK after '7-year journey'". A-Leagues.
- ↑ "HARRISON DEVENISH-MEARS SNAPPED UP BY SYDNEY FC". Football NSW. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ↑ "PODCAST out now: Deportation, Buddhist retreat, a cold call & insomnia – the wild ride to becoming the league's best keeper". Football360. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "He had the cruellest (and funniest) nickname in Australian sport. Now he's on the cusp of a World Cup". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sydney FC Sign Experienced New Goalkeeper". Sydney FC. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ↑ "'They put dirty nappies with our names in the dressing room!': Aussie Harrison Devenish-Meares on football in Romania". Kick360. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 Dodd, James (21 May 2026). "The Complete Honour Roll: Full list of winners from Dolan Warren Awards 2026". A-Leagues.
External links
- Harrison Devenish-Meares at Soccerway