Lachlan Robert Tua Jackson (born 12 March 1995) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for K League 1 club Suwon.

Lachlan Jackson
Jackson in 2024
Personal information
Full name Lachlan Robert Tua Jackson
Date of birth (1995-03-12) 12 March 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Townsville, Australia
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Suwon FC
Number 5
Youth career
QAS
Brisbane Roar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Brisbane Roar NPL 17 (2)
2014–2015 Brisbane Roar 3 (1)
2015–2021 Newcastle Jets 88 (1)
2021– Suwon FC 80 (5)
International career
2017 Australia U-23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:08, 30 January 2022 (UTC)

Club career

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Brisbane Roar

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Jackson made his senior professional debut against the Melbourne Victory, entering the match as a substitute for the fatigued Luke DeVere in the 84th minute, a game which the Roar lost 2–1. Jackson continued his playing by being a starting player in the penultimate clash against the Victory at Suncorp Stadium, and proved to be a bulwark in defence despite the Roar going down 1–0 in spite of a controversial penalty. He was again chosen for the terminal match of the season, a clash against the Newcastle Jets again at Suncorp Stadium. Kofi Danning opened the scoring in the 71st minute, but the Roar couldn't prevent Edson Montaño from equalising. In the dying minutes of the match, Jet's custodian Ben Kennedy saved a shot from youthful winger Shannon Brady, yet Jackson was there to collect the rebound and finished clinically into the left corner.

Newcastle Jets

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On 13 July 2015, the Newcastle Jets secured the signature of Jackson on a one-season deal. Jackson made a total of 18 appearances in his first season at Newcastle, playing at both centre back and full back throughout the year. Jackson's solid performances throughout his first season with Newcastle earned him a one-year contract extension. On 3 June 2021, the Jets announced Jackson had departed on mutual consent after accepting a deal to player overseas.[1]

Suwon FC

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In July 2021, Jackson signed for South Korean club Suwon FC.[2]

Career statistics

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As of match played 9 December 2023[3]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brisbane Roar 2014–15 A-League 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 1
Newcastle Jets 2015–16 A-League 18 0 0 0 18 0
2016–17 17 0 0 0 17 0
2017–18 11 1 0 0 11 1
2018–19 18 0 2 0 1 0 21 0
2019–20 11 0 1 0 12 0
2020–21 13 0 13 0
Total 88 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 92 1
Suwon FC 2021 K League 1 19 2 19 2
2022 21 2 1 0 22 2
2023 23 0 1 0 2 0 26 0
Total 63 4 2 0 0 0 2 0 67 4
Career total 154 6 5 0 1 0 2 0 162 6

References

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  1. ^ "Jackson granted mutual termination". Newcastle Jets. 3 June 2021.
  2. ^ Marchetti, Christian (3 July 2021). "Socceroos Abroad: Aussies in the ACL and club transfers all over the world". FTBL. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  3. ^ "L. Jackson". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 December 2023.

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