Debut: 15/10/13 against Canada
Socceroos Cap Number: 568
Appearances (goals): 81 (14)
Major tournaments: FIFA World Cup 2018, 2022, AFC Asian Cup 2019, 2023
Current Club: St Pauli, Germany
Junior Club: Ringwood City (Football VIC)
Jackson Irvine’s experience and leadership will be vital at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Irvine had his professional breakthrough in Scotland, at clubs including Celtic, Kilmarnock and Ross Country. He is best known at club level for spells at Hull City – representing them over 100 times - and at German side St. Pauli, for whom he is club captain.
Since his debut for the senior national side in 2013, Irvine has been front and centre for the CommBank Socceroos, including scoring a memorable goal against Syria at the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ that qualified the team for the knockouts. 2026 will be his third World Cup and the fifth major tournament for the 33-year-old.
On 28 March 2023, Irvine wore the captain’s armband for a friendly against Ecuador. In doing so, he became the 63rd captain of Australia, and solidified his role as a leader within the group.
Irvine has come into camp fully fit after shaking off injury concerns earlier this season and will play a key role in the team’s success.
