Aaron Downes

Infobox Football biography
playername = Aaron Downes


fullname = Aaron Terry Downes
dateofbirth = birthdate and age|1985|5|15|df=y
cityofbirth = Mudgee
countryofbirth = Australia
height = height|m=1.85
position = Centre Back
currentclub = Chesterfield
clubnumber = 15
youthyears = 2003
youthclubs = AIS
years = 2003
2003-2004
2004-present
clubs = Hampton & Richmond
Frickley Athletic
Chesterfield
caps(goals) = 01 (0)
03 (0)
113 (6)
nationalyears = 2004-2005
2007-present
nationalteam = Australia U-20
Australia U-23
nationalcaps(goals) = 11 (1)
02 (1)
pcupdate = 8 September 2007
ntupdate = 28 October 2007

Aaron Terry Downes (born 15 May 1985 in Mudgee), is an Australian footballer who currently plays for Chesterfield as a centre back.

Club career

He signed for Chesterfield on 1st August 2004 by ex Chesterfield manager Roy MacFarland after having trials at Bolton Wanderers and a short spell at non league outfit Frickley Athletic. Before moving to England he was a player at the Australian Institute of Sport.

At the end of the 2006-07 season following his side's relegation to Football League Two not only did he sign an extension to his current contract at Chesterfield but he also was made team captain of Chesterfield following the departure of ex captain Mark Allott. Aaron is now a valued member of the squad and as well as his defensive qualities he has an eye for goal, mainly from set pieces.

International career

Over the years he has worked his way up at international level starting at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands and has recently been called up for the Olyroos - the Australia national under-23 football team who are seeking qualification to the 2008 Olympics through Asia.

External links

* [http://www.chesterfield-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10435~30962,00.html Chesterfield profile]
* [http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/MensU23/default.aspx?s=aus_u23men_player_profile&pid=1386&tid=112 FFA - Olyroo profile]