Biography
Who is Jackson Irvine?
Early life and background
Jackson Alexander Irvine was born on March 7, 1993, in Melbourne, Australia. During his youth, he attended The Knox School in his home city. He developed his early skills playing for clubs within the Victorian League structure.
While growing up in Melbourne, he formed a lasting connection with fellow player Curtis Good. The two were neighbors at age ten, attended school together, and played as juniors for Knox City. Jackson Irvine earned the Frankston Pines player of the year award in 2009, marking his debut season in senior football.
Professional club career
Jackson signed with the Scottish club Celtic in December 2010. He played in the NextGen Series and captained the under-19 side to Scottish Youth Cup titles. His Scottish Premier League debut occurred on September 1, 2012, during a match against Hibernian. He later spent time on loan at Kilmarnock, where he scored a well-known goal against Ross County in October 2013.
In 2014, he joined Ross County on loan before signing a permanent deal there. He moved to English club Burton Albion in 2016 for a record fee and received the club's Player of the Year award for the 2016–17 season. He subsequently played for Hull City, Hibernian, and German club FC St. Pauli.
International football career
Early in his career, he represented Scotland at the under-19 level. However, he expressed a desire to play for his home country of Australia. He made his debut for the Australian under-20 team in October 2012 and played in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
Jackson Irvine earned his first senior call-up in September 2013. He debuted for the Australia senior team on October 15, 2013, as a substitute against Canada. He was named to the national squad for the 2018, 2022, and 2026 FIFA World Cup tournaments. On March 28, 2023, he officially became the sixty-third captain of the Australian national team during a match against Ecuador.
Personal life and advocacy
He is known for his vocal support of social justice causes, particularly regarding LGBTQ inclusion in football. In 2026, he publicly criticized FIFA over its decision to create a peace prize to award to Donald Trump. He argued that this undermined the organization's credibility regarding human rights.
Beyond the pitch, he hosted a radio show called Heimspiel. The program ran every four weeks on ByteFM, a music station based in Hamburg, from 2024 to 2026.
Birthday and age
Jackson Irvine was born on March 7, 1993, which makes Jackson 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Jackson shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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