Biography
Who is Jason Geria?
Early life and youth career
Jason Kato Geria was born in Canberra, Australia, to parents of Ugandan heritage. He attended Alfred Deakin High School during his youth. His initial introduction to competitive football involved playing for Weston Creek SC in his hometown. He subsequently joined the youth setup at Woden Valley.
His professional development continued when he joined the Australian Institute of Sport football program. In 2011, he transitioned to the Brisbane Roar youth squad. During his time with that team, he advanced to the position of captain within the National Youth League setup.
Melbourne Victory career
In November 2012, Jason Geria signed with Melbourne Victory under the management of Ange Postecoglou. Although he frequently attended national youth team duties, he established himself as a regular fixture in the first team. He famously wore the number 2 shirt for the club.
The defender eventually made 224 appearances across all competitions for Melbourne Victory, making him the third most capped player in the history of the club. His first senior goal occurred during the 2015 FFA Cup Semi Final against Hume City in October 2015. He enjoyed significant team success at the club, including winning the 2014-2015 A-League Championship and the 2014-2015 A-League Premiership. He also lifted the FFA Cup with the team in 2015 and again in 2021 after returning to the squad.
International play and time in Japan
Jason Geria has played for Australia at various youth levels, including the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship. He received his first call-up to the senior national team, the Socceroos, in March 2016. He later made his international debut during a friendly match against Greece in June 2016.
Beyond his A-League experience, he has competed in the Japanese professional leagues. He transferred to JEF United Chiba in the J2 League in March 2018 for a fee of 800,000 dollars. In early 2025, he secured a move to the J1 League club Albirex Niigata, marking his second professional stint in Japan. In October 2024, he returned to the international stage in a qualifying match against China. He was subsequently named to the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which represents his first participation in a major tournament with the national team.
Other club experience
Between his time in Japan and his return to Melbourne, Jason Geria spent a short period with Perth Glory. He joined the A-League club in March 2021 on a contract that covered the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. He concluded his time with Perth Glory in June 2021 when his contract expired. He also earned individual recognition when he was named in the PFA A-League Team of the Season for the 2021-2022 campaign.
Birthday and age
Jason Geria was born on May 10, 1993, which makes Jason 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Jason shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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