Jake McGing
Australian footballer (born 1994)
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Jake Aidan McGing (born 22 May 1994) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Mounties Wanderers in NPL NSW League Two.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jake Aidan McGing | ||
| Date of birth | 22 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Right-back[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mounties Wanderers | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Macarthur Rams | |||
| Marconi Stallions | |||
| 2012–2014 | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
| 2014–2015 | Central Coast Mariners | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Marconi Stallions | 31 | (1) |
| 2015 | CCM Academy | 12 | (2) |
| 2015–2019 | Central Coast Mariners | 82 | (4) |
| 2019 | Wisła Płock | 12 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Brisbane Roar | 8 | (0) |
| 2020–2024 | Macarthur FC | 42 | (2) |
| 2025– | Mounties Wanderers | 14 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 February 2026 | |||
Playing career
McGing first played junior football for Macarthur Rams[4][5] before he played senior football for Marconi Stallions. In February 2015, McGing signed a professional contract with A-League side Central Coast Mariners, having previously played for the Mariners' youth team.[6] McGing made his debut for the Central Coast in a loss to Wellington Phoenix in the 2015 FFA Cup.[7] He signed a two-year extension with the club in August 2015.[8]
Originally a midfielder, McGing moved into centre back under Mariners coach Tony Walmsley.[9] McGing scored his first A-League goal for the Mariners in November 2016, from a header in a draw against Newcastle Jets in the F3 Derby.[10] In the 2016–17 season, McGing increasingly played back in midfield.[11] The 2017–18 season again saw a positional shift, this time to right back.[12]
He signed a two-year contract extension with the Mariners in January 2018.[12]
In March 2019, it was announced that McGing would leave the Mariners, having signed with Polish Ekstraklasa side Wisła Płock.[13] McGing left the club in June 2019, having made 12 appearances.[14]
In June 2019, it was announced McGing would return to Australia to join new manager Robbie Fowler at the Brisbane Roar.[15]
After one season with Brisbane, McGing signed for new local A-League club Macarthur FC for their inaugural season.[4] After four seasons with Macarthur, he announced his retirement, aged 30.[16]
Personal life
Born in Macarthur, Sydney.[4] McGing is the older brother of Liam McGing who is alo a footballer.
Honours
- Macarthur
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