Jason Davidson is an Australian professional soccer player known for his role as a left-back.
He began his professional career at Hume City FC, becoming the youngest starting member in the Victorian Premier League at age 17.
Davidson signed with Portuguese club Paços de Ferreira in 2009, making his senior debut shortly after.
Biography
Early Life
Jason Alan Davidson, born to a family with a rich football heritage, is the son of international footballer Alan Davidson. He has a diverse background, with a quarter Japanese ancestry through his paternal grandmother and Greek roots from his mother, Effie, who descends from Greek immigrants. This multicultural upbringing likely influenced his passion for the sport.
Career
Davidson's professional journey began at Hume City FC in 2009, where he made history as the youngest starting member in the Victorian Premier League at just 17 years old. His talent quickly caught the attention of scouts, leading him to sign with Portuguese club Paços de Ferreira later that year. He made his senior debut in January 2010, becoming the youngest player registered in the Primeira Liga during the 2009–10 season.
After a loan spell at S.C. Covilhã, Davidson moved to Heracles Almelo in January 2012, where he continued to develop his skills. His international career took off when he was called up to the Australian U-20 squad in 2009 and later made his full international debut in 2012 against Scotland. Davidson played a crucial role in Australia's squad during the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was part of the team that won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, scoring his first international goal in the semi-final against the United Arab Emirates.
Current Status
As of now, Davidson plays as a left-back for Huddersfield Town A.F.C. and has also represented the Australian national team since 2012. His journey reflects a commitment to the sport and a continuous evolution as a player, showcasing his resilience and dedication to football.
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Career & Clubs
Davidson was called up to Australia U-20 squad on 17 March 2009 to compete in the Under 20 World Cup held in Egypt in September 2009. He was also called into Australia's initial 50-man squad prior to the 2011 Asian Cup, he was cut however from the final squad. Davidson made his first full international debut on 15 August 2012 against Scotland in Edinburgh, coming on as a substitution just after half time and scoring an own goal after trying to clear a header. He played in all of Australia's group matches against Chile, Holland and Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Davidson was named as part of Australia's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad, which went on to win the trophy. He scored his first international goal in the semi-final against the United Arab Emirates. He was Australia's first choice to play left-back in that squad.
Hume City
On 26 January 2009, Davidson signed with Victorian Premier League club Hume City, becoming the youngest starting member in the VPL at the age of 17. After having spent three years in the Japanese football development system. He garnered attention from several A-League clubs after being called up the Australian U-20 squad on 17 March 2009. In June 2009 he left Hume City to pursue several overseas trials.
Paços de Ferreira
In September 2009 Davidson signed with Portuguese club, Paços de Ferreira before being voted 2009 Victorian Premier League – Under 21 Player of the Year. Among serious interest from clubs such as European heavyweights VfB Stuttgart and Sporting CP, along with Turkish club Ankaragucu, Davidson also immediately received contract offers from A-League club, Newcastle Jets and another Turkey Super League club in Diyarbakirspor before signing for Paços. On 16 January 2010, Davidson made his senior debut for Paços de Ferreira in the Primeira Liga, coming on as a substitute against Porto being the youngest player registered in the league at 18 in 2009–10 season. Davidson suffered an ankle injury upon return from the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship and on 3 February 2011, was subsequently loaned to Liga de Honra outfit Sporting Covilhã for the remainder of the 2010–11 season for much needed game time after the long injury lay-off.
Heracles Almelo
Davidson joined Heracles Almelo in January 2012. He had an excellent senior debut…
Club
As of 7 April 2024
International
Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.
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- Heracles Almelo (2012–2014)
- Club
- F.C. Paços de Ferreira (2009–2011)
- Club
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (2015–)
- Club
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2014–2015)
- Club
- Hume City FC (2009–2009)
- Club
- S.C. Covilhã (2011–2012)
- Club
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (2009–2011)
- Club
- Australia men's national soccer team (2012–)
- Club
- S.C. Covilhã (2010–2011)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Australia
- National team
- Greece
Personal
Davidson is the son of international footballer Alan Davidson and has a quarter Japanese ancestry through his paternal grandmother. Additionally, his mother Effie descends from Greek immigrants.
Clubs
- Australia men's national soccer team2012current
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C.2015current
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team2009–2011
- F.C. Paços de Ferreira2009–2011
- Hume City FC2009–2009
- S.C. Covilhã2010–2011
- S.C. Covilhã2011–2012
- Heracles Almelo2012–2014
- West Bromwich Albion F.C.2014–2015
Played together with
Ab GritterHeracles Almelo · 1984–1986
Abdelhamid SabiriHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2017–2019
Abdoulaye BaS.C. Covilhã · 2010–2011
Abdoulaye MéïtéWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 2008–2011- Abdullah Al-HafithF.C. Paços de Ferreira · 2012–2013
- Achille RougaWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 2014
- Adam ChambersWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 1999–2005
Adam ClaytonHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2012–2014- Adam HammillHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2012–2013
- Adam HammillHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2013–2015
- Adam HaywoodWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 1905–1907
- Adam PrzybekWest Bromwich Albion F.C.
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Jason Alan Davidson is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Australian club Melbourne Victory.
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