- Jimmy Downey
Football player infobox
playername= Jimmy Downey
fullname = James Downey
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1987|10|10
cityofbirth =Gympie
countryofbirth =Australia
height = height|m=1.77
currentclub = Perth Glory
clubnumber = 17
position = Right Winger, Right Back
youthyears = 2003–2004
2005–2006
youthclubs = QAS
AIS
years = 2007–"present"
clubs = Perth Glory
caps(goals) = 19 (0)
nationalyears = 2006
nationalteam = flagicon|Australia Australia U-20
nationalcaps(goals) = 09 (1)
pcupdate =21 January 2008
ntupdate =21 January 2008 James "Jimmy" Downey (born
October 19 ,1987 inGympie, Queensland ,Australia ) is anAustralia nfootball (soccer) player for Perth Glory in theA-League as a right midfielder or winger.Club career
Downey was with the
Queensland Academy of Sport between 2003 and 2004 before joining theAustralian Institute of Sport in 2005. In March 2007 Downey was signed by Perth Glory where he is contracted to the end of the 2009/2010A-League season. He was a revelation for the Glory in his first season with the club, setting the league alight with his blistering pace and runs through defenses, and consistent crosses. [ [http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=pgfc_newsdisplay&id=21828 Young gun extends stay in Perth] ]International career
Downey has played 9 games for the Young Socceroos, scoring one goal. He has also been called up for the Australia under 17 team.
Trivia
Downey holds the
AIS football program 'beep test' record (16.3).A-League career statistics
("Correct as of 31 August 2008")
References
External links
* [http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=pgfc_playerprofile_item&pid=1322 Perth Glory profile]
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